Well, crud. The pretty dog who caught my eye on the MAS webcam this morning was in a cage with what appeared to me to be two other dogs. A reader sent me some photos this afternoon and it looks as if all three dogs were taken to the kill room. [Insert profanity here.]
Category: memphis animal shelter
Some Good News from Memphis
This MAS webcam grab shows part of the stray dog area which is off limits to potential adopters. If you want to find out about the very cute dog visible in this shot, you must contact MAS and hope your e-mail gets read and responded to by someone there. Or you could call but generally … Continue reading Some Good News from Memphis
Three at a Time
These are pets. They deserve to live. Memphis, please - stop the killing.
Memphis Police Asked to Investigate Threatening E-mail to Janis Fullilove
Someone reportedly e-mailed a threatening letter to Memphis Councilwoman Janis Fullilove. These types of letters are unacceptable. They are also inevitable in any type of high profile case of public outrage such as what's been happening with MAS. There will always be a tiny minority of these types of letters generally sent by someone from … Continue reading Memphis Police Asked to Investigate Threatening E-mail to Janis Fullilove
I Perceive a Puppy in a Bucket
Memphis Pet Advocates Protest at Mayor’s Campaign Headquarters
At a rally in support of Mayor Wharton's re-election campaign yesterday, dozens of pet advocates demonstrated in silent protest for shelter reform. There is a video report here where Mayor Wharton says he hasn't made a final decision on the removal of the webcams yet and that, if MAS is privatized, the city will find … Continue reading Memphis Pet Advocates Protest at Mayor’s Campaign Headquarters
MAS: A Tremendous Success! (per the city of Memphis)
The city issued a response to a video that someone put together showing various webcam shots. The response starts out with this tidbit of hilarity: [...]a clear example of the uphill battle we continue to face to market the tremendous success we have made at the shelter. AHAHAHAHAHAHA! Stop it now before milk comes out … Continue reading MAS: A Tremendous Success! (per the city of Memphis)
In Memory of Max
When police were attempting to locate fired Memphis ACO Demetria Hogan in order to arrest her for cruelty in connection with the "disappearance" of Kapone, she was allegedly tipped off that police were waiting for her at the pound. So instead of taking the dog she had on her truck at the time - a … Continue reading In Memory of Max
Cry to Me
Just sayin'.
Privatizing MAS?
Memphis is considering privatizing the city pound: Chief Administrative Officer George Little said the city is in the middle of putting together what is called a “Request For Proposal,” also known as an RFP. An RFP allows companies to bid on getting a city contract to take over operations. Little said the proposal should be completed … Continue reading Privatizing MAS?
YesBiscuit! 