A reader sends in this bit of info regarding MAS policy on scruffing and dragging dogs: City of Memphis Policies and Procedures Manual Expiration Jan. 1. 2012 Matthew Pepper Administrator Memphis Animal Services Page 22 Chapter 2: Guiding Principles and Expectations Section 1: Humane Treatment No Agent of Memphis Animal Services is to drag or … Continue reading No Other Practical Method Available
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MAS: Who Let the Dogs Out?
Now everyone remember: It's the public who is irresponsible and negligent in their duties to prevent the spread of disease.
The Second Before and After
I came across this article yesterday in Memphis Magazine which says that animal advocates are urging a boycott of Memphis as a travel destination due to outrage over this webcam snapshot from the city shelter: When I looked at the article yesterday, it contained the above shot. When I checked back today, that photo has … Continue reading The Second Before and After
Snapshots from Memphis
"They’re not taking a lot of tail-wagging dogs back to euthanasia.” - quote from a "Friends of MAS" volunteer. When your shelter is killing thousands of pets a year - 77% of everything that comes through the door - you might want to watch making blanket statements intimating only the sick/sad/bad dogs are killed. It … Continue reading Snapshots from Memphis
That’s What Friends Are For
Which is the better way to market pets for adoption in Memphis? Cherry pick a few pets out of the hundreds in need, post pictures of them on Facebook and delete posts from anyone else trying to share information about other pets at the shelter. Or Teach a group of homeless dogs a couple of … Continue reading That’s What Friends Are For
MAS: Still the Same
I hate creative math. It's manipulative and dishonest. I like my math straight. So here are the numbers for Memphis Animal Services from January 1, 2011 to April 12, 2011: Total intakes: 4042 Killed: 3118 Returned to owner: 251 So through April 12, the shelter's kill rate for 2011 is 77%. Just like 2010. Their … Continue reading MAS: Still the Same
How Long?
I'm still waiting for a response to my query about whether pets waiting to be killed at MAS are forced to watch other pets being killed and whether MAS leaves a pile of dead bodies for all the pets to see/smell in the kill room. I think the public deserves to know whether the city … Continue reading How Long?
Fear and Loathing in Memphis
Some webcam shots from Friday. These dogs look scared to me. Speaking of scared, I bet this (presumably) feral cat in a trap was extremely anxious having been forgotten on the floor overnight:
MAS Stats and Shots
In 2010, pets found dead in their cages at MAS increased by 40% over 2009. And in 2009, police and the ASPCA said the shelter was starving dogs to death. Died in cage, 2009: 255 Died in cage, 2010: 357 Now keep in mind of course that the webcam photos are only "snapshots in time" … Continue reading MAS Stats and Shots
Memphis Animal Services: Kind of a Drag
New and improved MAS: If they won't walk on a leash, carry them. Kinda. Take Action in Support of Pets in Memphis
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