Since we had some success getting offers to help with the mama Pitbull and her pups and Charlotte and the Wilburettes last week, I asked MAS shelter director Matthew Pepper if there were any more pregnant or nursing pets at the shelter we might be able to help spread the word about.  He sent me … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day

Submitted by the ladies of Meows and BowWows, who write: This is Pound Cake. He was surrendered to MAS on 4/15/2011. He is 2 years old and already neutered and micro-chipped. He is ready to go home the same day if he is adopted. His ID # is 225025. Please consider adopting him. Memphis Animal … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day

Memphis Animal Services 3456 Tchulahoma Road Memphis, TN 38118 Phone: (901) 362-5310 TTY: (901) 576-6501 When calling the shelter regarding this family, ask for Tracy Dunlap.  Mama dog's ID # is A224773, kennel # 526. This shelter's kill rate is 77%.

Info from the FB posting for this dog: My name is BEVERLEY. My Animal ID # is A893048. I am a female br brindle and white pit bull mix. The shelter thinks I am about 2 years old. I came in the shelter as a STRAY on 04/06/2011 from NY 10040, owner surrender reason stated … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day

Submitted by reader Morgana, these two were surrendered by their owner to the Rutherford Co Animal Shelter in NC in February.  Rescuers had them treated for heartworm and they are currently in boarding.  These two seniors need to be adopted together as they are bonded.  Transport can be arranged. The contact person is Diane Cartwright:  … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day

Oz and Feal are sled dogs in foster care at: Daisy Acres Critter Services Two Rivers, AK 907-488-9685  

Raven, submitted by Valerie.  This cat does not appear to have an individual Petfinder listing but his ID number is 3/21-1074. Henry County Animal Care and Control 527 Hampton Street McDonough, Georgia 30253 770-288-PETS (7387) This shelter’s kill rate for 2007 was 54%.

Charlie, submitted by reader Alyssa who writes: I love my local dog shelter (dog law enforcement), and not many people can say that. In a confession direct from the dog warden, the shelter only had to euthanize 2% of the dogs taken in in 2010, and of those none were for lack of "space" but … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day

Jackson, submitted by reader Katherine. Milton Animal League 181 Governor Stoughton Lane Milton MA, 02186 617-698-0413 ophis@comcast.net Milton Animal League is a no-kill shelter.

Okie, submitted by reader Joni, doesn't appear to have a listing online but here is the contact information: Racheal Sance Animal Care Specialist Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter -- WestBank 1869 Ames Blvd. Marrero, Louisiana 504-349-5111 Email: RSance@jeffparish.net This shelter's kill rate is unknown.