Memphis resident Victoria Henry's dog Nola is missing. Ms. Henry writes: My pups Uno (Siberian Husky) and Nola (Lab mix with American Bulldog) dug a hole in my back yard and got out under the fence on Thursday, May 3, 2012. They were picked up by animal control the same day between 12 noon and … Continue reading Memphis Pound “Loses” Another Person’s Pet
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Even a 12 Year Old Boy Knows It’s Wrong to Hurt a Dog
New Zealand: On Thursday, a 12 year old boy named Damon Boyer-Marwood was walking home from school when he heard a dog crying out in pain. He found a group of school boys with a dog pinned down to the ground. The boys were taking turns kicking the dog and hitting her with a cricket … Continue reading Even a 12 Year Old Boy Knows It’s Wrong to Hurt a Dog
Open Letter to Glenn Andrews in Memphis
Tonight on the blog's Facebook page, someone claiming to be Memphis ACO Glenn Andrews left a lengthy comment. This is my response. Dear Glenn Andrews, I'm going to answer your questions about shelter issues here. I won't be addressing the other comments that have nothing to do with animals. You asked about Mario and why … Continue reading Open Letter to Glenn Andrews in Memphis
Raise Your Paw If You Want to Get Out of MAS Alive
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Down the Depraved Rabbit Hole in Memphis
After the city attempted to shake us down for $800 on the last set of MAS security camera videos, a FOIA request was filed for all documents pertaining to this fee. These records were purchased yesterday and reveal some interesting information which I will break down in this post. In response to one of the … Continue reading Down the Depraved Rabbit Hole in Memphis
Retaliation: Volunteer Dog Walker at MAS Banned Due to My Post
Regular readers may remember Jody Fisher's story of how she was fired from volunteering at MAS last year because, per then director Matt Pepper, she wasn't "on the same page" as the pet killing facility. After James Rogers took over as interim director, Ms. Fisher asked if she would be allowed to walk dogs at … Continue reading Retaliation: Volunteer Dog Walker at MAS Banned Due to My Post
Memphis FOIA Update
On May 6, a FOIA request was filed with the city of Memphis for "copies of all computer, paper, and/or otherwise recorded notes made by any and all veterinarians at Memphis Animal Services from April 28, 2012 through May 6, 2012." On May 17, in violation of the mayor's executive order regarding open records and … Continue reading Memphis FOIA Update
MAS: Still Failing on the Transparency Front
Memphis Animal Services hasn't posted its numbers since last year. Transparency is important in creating a no kill community and it's a shame that MAS refuses to do its part while blaming the so-called irresponsible public. Obtained via FOIA request, the January 2012 stats from MAS indicate 950 pets taken in, 173 adopted, 21 died … Continue reading MAS: Still Failing on the Transparency Front
Memphis Paper Editor is Late to the No Kill Naysayer Party
Chris Peck, editor at The Commercial Appeal in Memphis, characterizes no kill shelters as a dream: Pet lovers talk incessantly about the value and brilliance of no-kill shelters. The concept is laudable: Establish safe, welcoming places where unwanted pets can go to live, and wait to be adopted. But on the issue of no-kill shelters, … Continue reading Memphis Paper Editor is Late to the No Kill Naysayer Party
Shelters Should Reach Out to Assist Pet Owners BEFORE the End of the Road
A posting which appeared yesterday on the Facebook page of the "Friends" of MAS group: Friends of Memphis Animal Services Friends of the Memphis Animal Shelter has received a grant from the Margarette J. Sather Animal Welfare Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater Memphis. These funds are being used to offer a $10.00 co-pay … Continue reading Shelters Should Reach Out to Assist Pet Owners BEFORE the End of the Road
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