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
Updated (X 4): Shelter Pet Advocacy Watch Items in Memphis
Several announcements related to shelter pet advocacy in Memphis: 1. The hold on Calvin at MAS expires at 6:45 pm tonight. We have received offers of financial donations and a foster but are still in need of a group to pull him. Please see additional info here and here. Memphis No Kill Coalition has been … Continue reading Updated (X 4): Shelter Pet Advocacy Watch Items in Memphis
MAS to Rescuer: “You are taking space”
Many of you have helped network Calvin, a dog at the Memphis pound we would like to see leave by the front door. Jody Fisher had placed a hold on him until Saturday and went to MAS on that day to extend the hold so we can continue to try to find a placement for … Continue reading MAS to Rescuer: “You are taking space”
The “Irresponsible Public” Seeks Justice for Dog Killed by Maricopa Co
A concerned shelter pet advocate contacted Maricopa Co Animal Care & Control in AZ last month regarding the photo posted online of a Chihuahua being held down with a chokepole. This was the response received: On Sep 20, 2012, at 10:59 AM, Karen Dickey - ACSX <KDickey@mail.maricopa.gov> wrote: Thank you for your concern. Unfortunately, Maricopa County … Continue reading The “Irresponsible Public” Seeks Justice for Dog Killed by Maricopa Co
Did Michael Vick Get a Dog?
Due to Michael Vick's admitted federal crimes related to dogfighting, a judge barred him from owning a dog for 3 years after his release from prison. But he has repeatedly expressed an interest in owning a dog again "for the kids" and in fact his partnership with the Humane Society of the United States yielded … Continue reading Did Michael Vick Get a Dog?
Cache Humane Society Kills Owned Pets
The Cache Humane Society in UT made news a few weeks ago regarding a Great Pyrenees puppy named Whitey. In June, Whitey had wandered onto a ranch belonging to Hans Peterson. He was emaciated and had been shot in the mouth. Mr. Peterson took him to the vet for care and Whitey had surgery on … Continue reading Cache Humane Society Kills Owned Pets
Sorry Maricopa Co, Yes Photo
Dog ID #3203257 was impounded by Maricopa Co Animal Care & Control in AZ as a stray on September 15, 2012 at 3:40 pm. The Chihuahua did not receive any vaccinations or flea treatment, nor was she weighed or even scanned for a microchip because according to her shelter records, she was "very aggressive". The … Continue reading Sorry Maricopa Co, Yes Photo
Discussion: 33 Dogs Ordered Killed by Judge in AL
An 83 year old man in AL, Donald Thomas, was killed while checking his mail when 2 of his neighbor's dogs attacked him on September 20. Another neighbor, Justin Wallace, expressed his shock to the local TV news: "I would have never thought in the world they would have done that. My dog has chased … Continue reading Discussion: 33 Dogs Ordered Killed by Judge in AL
Hand-Wringing in NY Over Dead Pet Disposal But Not Dead Pets
Many months ago, the mayor of Dunkirk, NY got rid of the city's dumpsters to save money: "The beginning of this year DPW Director (Tony) Gugino and I decided that they weren't necessary," [Mayor Anthony J.] Dolce said. "It saves us anywhere from $3-4,000 a year. Obviously the use or private dumpsters is highly frowned … Continue reading Hand-Wringing in NY Over Dead Pet Disposal But Not Dead Pets
Shelter Pet of the Day
Calvin is dog ID #246495 at the Memphis pound. We have a chance to save him. Jody Fisher requested a hold be placed on Calvin until Saturday, October 6 so that we can network him. Someone put a new nylon collar on him prior to impound but no one has claimed him and he is … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
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