In the hours leading up to Mari's rescue from MAS, he should have been left alone as much as possible, since MAS knew he was feral and obviously under severe stress in the pound. The "cleaning" practices at MAS, where workers hose down the cage with the dog still inside, are enough to frighten even … Continue reading Taunting Mari?
Category: memphis animal shelter
Memphis: When being hit with a bat is the preferred option
A caring member of the public inquired about this puppy on the "Friends" of MAS FB page and was told the pup "did not make it to the adoption area". Further inquiries seeking explanation remain unanswered as of this post. While I do not know the ID number of this pup or have access to … Continue reading Memphis: When being hit with a bat is the preferred option
Tranparency and Clarity Regarding Mari
I want to address some questions regarding the rescue of Mari from MAS since there appears to be some incorrect information circulating. 1. Tammy, the reader who initially sought to adopt Mari after seeing the webcam images of him being dragged down the hall at MAS, was under the impression that this was a pet … Continue reading Tranparency and Clarity Regarding Mari
Action Alert: Is There Any Hope for the Dogs in the Stray Area at MAS?
Per information posted by the "Friends" of the Memphis pound, MAS will only be open for adoption Tuesday through Thursday this week and then it will be closed for adoptions until November 18, when the new facility is scheduled to open. A request for fosters has been issued to house pets during this closure - … Continue reading Action Alert: Is There Any Hope for the Dogs in the Stray Area at MAS?
Updated – Saving Mari: Cast and Credits
I am starting out with an apology because there have been so many people involved in this rescue effort that I know I am likely to forget someone(s). There is so much more that goes on behind the scenes, it's dizzying. If I fail to include you, it's not for lack of appreciation. Thank you. … Continue reading Updated – Saving Mari: Cast and Credits
Bringing Up from the Comments
A short video Ona shared of scared Mari getting the hell out of dodge.
Saving Mari
This thread will be updated throughout the day as developments unfold. As of this morning, we are still trying to find a volunteer driver for one leg of transport: Jackson, MS to New Orleans. All the rest is worked out. There would be NO DOG HANDLING INVOLVED as Mari is feral and is not to … Continue reading Saving Mari
Updated X 3: Memphis, Please Don’t Kill This Dog
Dog #233616 at MAS is wanted. But the city is considering denying her a chance to live a normal, happy life. The city attorney is currently reviewing the dog's case and deciding if she will be released to us or to anyone at all. They are using the observations of the behaviorist we sent to … Continue reading Updated X 3: Memphis, Please Don’t Kill This Dog
Updated: Saving Dog #233616 from MAS
Pets Alive in NY has offered to take the feral dog currently at MAS. Huzzah! Brainstorming session - everyone pitch in your suggestions and thoughts. As they say, there are no bad ideas! What we need in order to save this dog: 1. Advice on how we get a feral dog from MAS to a … Continue reading Updated: Saving Dog #233616 from MAS
Talk Me Down
Please forgive me if I ramble as I am distraught over this situation. Hey, at least I'm going back to delete all the swear words before posting. When we first saw this poor dog being dragged by a noose around the neck at MAS, pissing herself in fear, several readers tried to find out what … Continue reading Talk Me Down
