Reader Tammy sends in the following update on the dog she saw on the MAS webcams and adopted with the help of caring Memphis pet lovers. The dog is now named Sam and has arrived at Tammy's home in KY: I think he may have some sheep dog in him, though his paperwork says fox … Continue reading A Happy Ending and Beginning
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I don’t think so.
Memphis city council member Janis Fullilove visited MAS yesterday. You can clicky for details but basically, you know - blah they're doing the best they can blah. Here's the bit from the article I wanted to share: While leaving the shelter, Fullilove was stopped by shelter volunteer Anne Hill, who told the councilwoman that some … Continue reading I don’t think so.
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Do sick puppies receive needed care at MAS?
One of the concerns about Memphis Animal Services is their failure to implement standard, humane, disease-prevention cleaning protocols. Lately, I've been receiving a lot of screengrabs showing that sometimes they don't clean at all. For example, the isolation ward at MAS has been housing lots of puppies this week. I'm presuming they are sick but … Continue reading Do sick puppies receive needed care at MAS?
Memphis – Let Me Up, I’ve Had Enough
Caring people of Memphis - have you had enough yet? Get thee to city hall and picket the mayor's office with photos of mistreatment and needless killing of pets at MAS. Demand reform. Help make Memphis a no kill community.
Mayor Wharton Issues Statement on Trash Can Family
Don't get too excited though: While this may be an isolated instance of poor judgment, we apologize for the perception this photo has created. Our webcam captures approximately 63,000 images each day or 2 million images per month. While we are not ignoring this single image, we can assure you our employees are well trained … Continue reading Mayor Wharton Issues Statement on Trash Can Family
Just Plain Old Dogs Being Plain Old Killed at MAS
CNN is apparently going to pick up the story about the trash can family. I am glad for the international exposure and hope it will further the efforts of no kill advocates in Memphis. While I absolutely do not want to diminish the mistreatment and needless killing of those dogs in the slightest, part of … Continue reading Just Plain Old Dogs Being Plain Old Killed at MAS
Memphis City Council Member Responds to Complaints Regarding MAS
Bringing up from the comments: Thought you would all like to know the response I just received in regard to a petition I signed pertaining to this so-called "shelter". This is the email in its entirety. Janis.Fullilove@memphistn.gov Monday, May 16, 2011 8:34 PM So what? Councilwoman Janis Fullilove From: Kim Venturo [mailto:mail@change.org] Sent: Monday, May … Continue reading Memphis City Council Member Responds to Complaints Regarding MAS
What’ll they think of next?
The trash can family made the local news in Memphis tonight. Check out the story, including an interview with Ona Cooper from Meows and BowWows, here. I just want to highlight one thing: A city spokesperson said the video does not actually show the employee tossing the puppies into the trash can. I'll wait while … Continue reading What’ll they think of next?
Thanks for your concern. Now let me delete you.
Yesterday Mayor Wharton posted something on his FB page along the lines of "Yay local sports team" and I replied with a comment expressing concern about the pets at the shelter. He responded to my comment as follows: Now I am not one to let false claims go by unchallenged (adoption rate is up 40% … Continue reading Thanks for your concern. Now let me delete you.
YesBiscuit! 