One of the most notorious pounds in the country, Memphis Animal Services, is continually trying to up its game in the pet killing department. Frustrated by the success of pesky do-gooders like Memphis Pets Alive who have helped to network and save the pets MAS would apparently prefer to kill, the city has banned photography on … Continue reading Memphis Pets Alive Uses Literacy in Fight Against Oppression by Pet Killing Facility
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MAS Moves to Increase “Time and Space” Killings with Photo Ban
Memphis Animal Services (MAS) is a pet killing facility which has long cited "time and space" as its primary reason for killing dogs and cats. In order to counter the alleged time and space issues at MAS, a group called Memphis Pets Alive has been photographing pets at the pound weekly, sharing them on Facebook. … Continue reading MAS Moves to Increase “Time and Space” Killings with Photo Ban
Summary of 2012 Undercover Police Report on Memphis Pound
The following is my summary of the animal cruelty observed by a Memphis police detective who worked undercover at the Memphis pound in late 2011 and early 2012. Read the full report here. Warning: This material ranges from disturbing to fucking atrocious. And I'm putting that as diplomatically as I can. Proceed with caution. *** … Continue reading Summary of 2012 Undercover Police Report on Memphis Pound
Deceptive Maneuvering at MAS Costs Another Dog His Life
Memphis Animal Services impounded a 2 year old male Alaskan malamute on January 31 for roaming loose. His owner called the next day to inquire about redeeming her pet. This should be the end of this dog's story at MAS - right here. Because the dog was owned and wanted and the owner contacted MAS … Continue reading Deceptive Maneuvering at MAS Costs Another Dog His Life
Memphis: Insanity Would Be an Improvement
Year after year, the primary "service" performed at Memphis Animal Services is killing. City leaders in Memphis have never held anyone accountable for the ongoing failure of the staff to do their jobs - that is, to shelter animals. The system is designed to kill animals and that's what they do, even in the face of … Continue reading Memphis: Insanity Would Be an Improvement
MAS Oops-Kills Rescued Dog
The pet killing facility operated by the city of Memphis is one of the most notorious in the country, primarily known for stuffed shirts mouthing platitudes about success and excellence while city employees torture and starve animals to death. Lest anyone think Memphis Animal Services has been falling down on the job lately, Exhibit A: … Continue reading MAS Oops-Kills Rescued Dog
Memphis Takes Dog Away from Home to Pet Killing Facility
On January 10, Memphis Animal Services responded to a police department request for assistance with a loose dog. The ACO knew who the owner was and apparently spoke with him/her. The owner advised that the residence had no phone. MAS issued a citation to the owner and impounded the dog. MAS listed the dog as … Continue reading Memphis Takes Dog Away from Home to Pet Killing Facility
Exemplary (adjective): serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind
On December 5, Memphis pet advocate Jody Fisher wrote to Memphis Animal Services to ask why they had so few pets posted on PetHarbor when the $7.2 million facility has 555 cages and whether this reflected a surge in live released animals. This is the relevant portion of the response she received: On Dec 5, … Continue reading Exemplary (adjective): serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind
Puppy Stops Breathing after Surgery at MAS, is Left Alone
Puppy #259882 at Memphis Animal Services was approximately 8 weeks old and had rescue lined up but MAS spayed her on October 14, 2013 prior to release. The puppy was dead before 1o o'clock that night. Let's take a look at what happened. Keep in mind that I am not a veterinarian and as such, … Continue reading Puppy Stops Breathing after Surgery at MAS, is Left Alone
Seven People Apply to Save “VERY FRIENDLY!” Pitbull from Memphis Pound
Dog #259497 was impounded as a stray by the Memphis pound on September 25, 2013. A note appears on his cage card: VERY FRIENDLY! MAS records for the dog, obtained via FOIA request, indicate a member of the public expressed an interest in adopting this dog on September 28 and gave his name and phone … Continue reading Seven People Apply to Save “VERY FRIENDLY!” Pitbull from Memphis Pound
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