As promised, another installment featuring records for some of the pets needlessly killed by the Memphis pound during the week of December 5 – December 12, 2012. A dog named Tigger was impounded on November 20, 2012 by MAS and his cage card says "Quarantine/Bite". The city provided no records indicating that this dog bit … Continue reading We’re All on the Same Team – Memphis Edition
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Healthy Pups, Chewing Dogs, Owned Dogs – MAS Kills Them All
As promised, another installment featuring records for some of the pets needlessly killed by the Memphis pound during the week of December 5 - December 12, 2012. The first set of records belongs to a litter of pups, 2 male and 2 female mixed breeds, who were impounded as strays on 11-29-2012. Although the impounding … Continue reading Healthy Pups, Chewing Dogs, Owned Dogs – MAS Kills Them All
Dear Memphis Pound, Your “No Kill Days” Suck
In December 2012, a local pet advocate e-mailed MAS director James Rogers with a reminder about the Just One Day no kill event coming up in June 2013. He replied: From: "James.Rogers@memphistn.gov" To: Sent: Wed, December 12, 2012 9:39:51 AM Subject: RE: "Just One Day" Thanks for the reminder. MAS will plan accordingly. MAS had … Continue reading Dear Memphis Pound, Your “No Kill Days” Suck
The Irresponsible Public Helps Reunite a Family in Memphis
A reader who visited the Memphis pound this month was waiting in the lobby when she saw a senior citizen holding a small dog with grey around the muzzle at the payment window. The man was telling the MAS employee, "But I don't have the money, I don't get my check until the end of … Continue reading The Irresponsible Public Helps Reunite a Family in Memphis
Paint Chips: It’s What’s For Dinner
For dogs at MAS anyway. Remember when the new $7.2 million pet killing facility opened in Memphis near the end of 2011 and visitors were surprised to see the paint on the stupid metal "beds" was already being eaten by the dogs? Yeah, that's never been fixed.
More Asshattery & Stupidity
MAS, for short. The two employees who watched dogs and cats being tortured and killed by three other employees (2 now convicted, 1 trial pending) are still on the job. They saw dogs being hanged, cats being stomped and other horrific crimes against animals and never said a word. This is not new information. And … Continue reading More Asshattery & Stupidity
Memphis Pound Requests Special Ops Unit to Serve Cruelty Warrant
From the Memphis police department's website, on the Special Ops page: Tact Unit This elite unit, specially trained to respond to various emergency situations, is responsible for handling barricade situations, hostage rescues, counter terrorism, and high risk felony apprehensions. And apparently, serving search warrants to suspected animal hoarders upon request of Memphis Animal Services. The … Continue reading Memphis Pound Requests Special Ops Unit to Serve Cruelty Warrant
Just let me hobble along please until I reach Normalville.
A Memphis resident trying to help an injured bird reportedly sought assistance from the city but received none. She then reached out to several other local animal agencies and businesses but still found no one willing to help the bird. Ultimately a PETA volunteer in Los Angeles found someone willing to pick up the bird … Continue reading Just let me hobble along please until I reach Normalville.
The Irresponsible Public Checks In
Many of you will remember Amber at MAS in July: Amber was rescued by TN Death Row Dogs and has now gone home. Good for you, Amber.
Mama Dog with Dead Leg Denied Needed Vet Care by MAS
This plea was forwarded to me this afternoon: From: "tracy.dunlap@memphistn.gov" <tracy.dunlap@memphistn.gov> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 10:06 AM Subject: Aussie/pit mix in great need - 248891 Dr. Coleman has asked for an emergency rescue for this dog. She is a Aussie/Pit mix with 8 pups and is about 2 yrs. old. She is extremely sweet … Continue reading Mama Dog with Dead Leg Denied Needed Vet Care by MAS
YesBiscuit! 