Once before, MAS seemed to answer calls from advocates to post pets on PetHarbor. I was so excited, I immediately put up a post thanking them. But it didn't last. They never posted any more pets and eventually deleted the ones they had up. Today, it appears as if they have again posted hundreds of … Continue reading Memphis Using PetHarbor – Take Two
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MAS Interim Director Interviewed on Local News
On the one hand, I expect a certain spin when our public servants speak to the media. On the other hand, if the spin is so great that it obliterates any sense of transparency and accountability, I have to call foul. The newly appointed interim director at the Memphis pound gave an interview to the … Continue reading MAS Interim Director Interviewed on Local News
“They should be treated nice.”
When Memphis Mayor AC Wharton held a press conference to announce that 3 workers at the pound had been indicted on animal cruelty charges, he said the abuse inflicted on the pets was obvious and indisputable: "It's easy enough for a second grader to know someone needs to get in trouble for what they did." … Continue reading “They should be treated nice.”
Memphis: A Culture of Apathy on Video
These clips from reader Casey are taken from the February 7 security camera footage. They identify a serious safety issue for the dogs in the room - a loose metal panel at the bottom of the cage which appears to have sharp edges and the ability to trap dogs. Sadly, the videos further identify what … Continue reading Memphis: A Culture of Apathy on Video
Memphis: A Culture of Cruelty on Video
Thank you to reader Casey for sending me these excerpts of what appears to be abuse from the security camera footage at MAS. Reminder: No one has been charged in connection with any of the abuse seen on the security camera footage from February 7, 2012. Clip #1: Although the worker acts like there is … Continue reading Memphis: A Culture of Cruelty on Video
Memphis News RoundUp and Commentary
The Memphis Flyer repeats the city's claim of a 52% kill rate, which I debunked here, for January and February. The article also notes that interim director James Rogers plans to have a dog agility course built at MAS so the dogs can be made more adoptable. In reviewing the security camera footage, I found … Continue reading Memphis News RoundUp and Commentary
Can you resist these eyes?
Ona from Meows and BowWows filmed this dog last night at MAS. He has no one there advocating for his right to live. But now he's got us. If you are interested in fostering or adopting this beautiful dog, please e-mail Meows and BowWows at MeowsandBowWows@gmail.com or call 901-482-1100. We can offer financial assistance from … Continue reading Can you resist these eyes?
These Things Take Time
When discussing shelter reform, we often hear that we must be patient and allow management time to make improvements at the shelter. In some areas, I agree that this is reasonable. For example, it takes time to amend the union contract which covers staff. It takes time to update an employee manual. It takes time … Continue reading These Things Take Time
Debunked: Memphis Shelter Advisory Board Meeting
See one attendee's notes here. Three squad cars dispatched to the Adversary Board meeting. Calling all cars! Taxpayers who give a thumbs down to hanging puppies on chokepoles participating in local government! Remember how we used to hear that the shelter staff suffered from compassion fatigue and they needed special classes to cope? Now they're … Continue reading Debunked: Memphis Shelter Advisory Board Meeting
Notes from the Memphis Shelter Advisory Board Meeting
Reader Cindy Russell attended the MAS Advisory Board meeting tonight and took notes. The following are excerpts from her notes: Apparently the MAS AB thought we'd be really rowdy so, Memphis, with your taxpayer dollars you got 3 police officers (nice gentlemen) and 3 police cars at the main library. You'll be happy to know … Continue reading Notes from the Memphis Shelter Advisory Board Meeting
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