In August 2012, the city of Memphis sent representatives from every conceivable division to the home of a dog rescuer who had a couple dozen dogs on her property. These are the initial notes with some personal info redacted (click to enlarge image): Follow up visits were conducted and ultimately the rescuer went to court … Continue reading Memphis Pound Cites Local Rescuer, Seizes Dogs by Court Order
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Teach us about compassion, James M. Rogers
This is the only note, apparently entered by MAS interim director James M. Rogers, in the puppy's records: MAS interim director James M. Rogers discusses compassion at a public meeting of the advisory board in March 2012:
Another in the Seemingly Endless String of Tragedies in Memphis
Readers may remember Nola, Victoria Henry's dog who was picked up by Memphis Animal Services and killed before the legally mandated holding period expired, even while Ms. Henry visited the pound looking for her. Tragically, MAS has done it again - this time the victim is a beloved dog named Oliver. Oliver and his buddy … Continue reading Another in the Seemingly Endless String of Tragedies in Memphis
Jury Finds Former MAS Veterinarian Not Guilty of Animal Cruelty
When sheriff's deputies raided the Memphis Animal Shelter in 2009 and found dogs starved to death, the director, veterinarian and a supervisor were all charged with animal cruelty. The veterinarian, Angela Middleton, was the first to be tried. She had been charged with aggravated animal cruelty and last night, a jury acquitted her on all … Continue reading Jury Finds Former MAS Veterinarian Not Guilty of Animal Cruelty
The Real Danger to Black Cats at Halloween
The risk of possible animal abuse by a screened adoption applicant exists at all times, not just Halloween. There is no evidence showing the risk of possible animal abuse by a screened adoption applicant increases at Halloween. And yet some shelters and rescue groups "protect" black cats by refusing to place them with screened applicants … Continue reading The Real Danger to Black Cats at Halloween
Where there’s life, there’s hope. Where there’s MAS, there’s death.
On October 11, a dog owner in Memphis was charged with aggravated animal cruelty after an ACO responded to a complaint and found one dead dog and one emaciated dog without food or water. The emaciated dog, an adult German Shepherd Dog called Rosie, was impounded. She weighed just 39 pounds. The MAS vet completed … Continue reading Where there’s life, there’s hope. Where there’s MAS, there’s death.
Action Alert Regarding Abuse of Pets at Memphis Pound
For those wanting to write letters and/or make phone calls regarding the ongoing abuse of pets at Memphis Animal Services, I have included relevant contact information and links below. It is more effective when elected officials hear from their constituents but if you live outside the area and want to make your voice heard, be … Continue reading Action Alert Regarding Abuse of Pets at Memphis Pound
MAS Continues to Starve Dogs; Puppy Cannibalizes Littermate Out of Hunger
This is a difficult story to tell. It is the story of 2 puppies, impounded by MAS along with 4 others (whose outcomes are unknown), who are both now dead. The details are horrifying but must be shared if there is to be any hope of justice. In my view, justice for the deaths of … Continue reading MAS Continues to Starve Dogs; Puppy Cannibalizes Littermate Out of Hunger
MAS Director Breaks Policy Rules for His Boss
Earlier this week, a local advocate was trying to save a dog for whom the Memphis pound was doing ZERO marketing and interim director James Rogers was all like, "The MAS Policy Manual does not allow for a non-owner to put a hold on an animal." Well I think that's a lousy attitude and a … Continue reading MAS Director Breaks Policy Rules for His Boss
Former MAS Employees Receive Prison Sentences for Torturing Pets
Warning: Details of animal cruelty may be too disturbing for sensitive readers. Everyone knows that there is a long standing culture of neglect, abuse and killing at the Memphis pound. We, as members of the public, have observed countless webcam images, read numerous shelter records and watched many video clips confirming this culture. Those on … Continue reading Former MAS Employees Receive Prison Sentences for Torturing Pets
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