I think I forgot to play this last week so this week, you get two animals and - stay with me here, each of the two photos has two animals (mama and baby) in it! Totally crazy, I know. The only rule is: no researching. Just post your best guesses in the comments. Be creative. … Continue reading Name That Animal
Former Memphis ACO Indicted
Despite stumbling blocks in the judicial system, former Memphis ACO Demetria Hogan has officially been indicted on multiple charges in connection with the disappearance of Kapone and the cruel killing of Max: Former Memphis Animal Services employee, Demetria Hogan, has been indicted on four counts of official misconduct, one count of forgery, one count of … Continue reading Former Memphis ACO Indicted
Bringing Up from the Comments
Regarding the Char-Meck pound failing to notify adopters of a confirmed case of parvo and then inviting the public to come to the facility for free rabies vaccines, a commenter stated: missjanenc Says: April 16, 2012 at 10:03 pm FYI, the shelter holds free rabies and s/n clinics every second saturday of the month. Those … Continue reading Bringing Up from the Comments
Charlotte Pound Has Confirmed Parvo Case, Chooses Not to Share Info
Earlier this month, Char-Meck ACC in NC held an offsite adoption event at SouthPark Mall. One of the dogs who was adopted, Ginger, broke with parvo shortly after the new owners brought her home. The owners wisely contacted the pound to advise them of the deadly disease. The pound's vet Dr. Mary Blinn says Char-Meck … Continue reading Charlotte Pound Has Confirmed Parvo Case, Chooses Not to Share Info
It wards off vampires, but not trolls apparently.
I get hatemail. And for those of you who are coming up short in that department, I'm willing to share. So today, a public expose of my eebil plot to try and kill dogs via a treat recipe page on my website: Subject: Recipe problem From: kevin rice <legalregisterednurse@yahoo.com> Date: Tue, April 03, 2012 1:29 … Continue reading It wards off vampires, but not trolls apparently.
Treats on the Internets
Calling all cars! Dog running around, behaving typically! Matthew Pepper, infamous for his you-are-not-seeing-what-you-are-seeing explanations for images of abuse on MAS webcams, tells New Mexico TV news: "You cannot be oblivious to the suffering of an animal around you." (Thank you Clarice.) A Harris Co ACO found a disabled TX woman lacked proper paperwork on … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
While Advocates Sought Rescue, MAS Killed Dog #239138 for Thinning Hair
On Tuesday, Memphis advocate Jody Fisher contacted MAS regarding some German Shepherds she had seen at the pound. She was seeking more information in order to share with breed rescue groups. After receiving a response from Tracy Dunlap at the pound, Jody shared the info with fellow advocate Jan Courtney. Among the several GSDs referenced, … Continue reading While Advocates Sought Rescue, MAS Killed Dog #239138 for Thinning Hair
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Free Kittens in Memphis – All Night Long!
NOTE - Added November 2016: The post below is from 2012. Please do not contact the number or the clinic mentioned in this post. Apparently some people are still inquiring about kittens and it's pissing people the hell off and they are sending me not nice messages which is making me type in red. Stop … Continue reading Free Kittens in Memphis – All Night Long!
Who Should Be Fighting for the Animals at MAS?
If the staff members are abusing and killing animals at the Memphis pound, who should be advocating for them? While members of the public can and should contact city leaders in Memphis demanding meaningful reform and an end to the abuse and killing of pets at MAS, most citizens are unaware of the day to … Continue reading Who Should Be Fighting for the Animals at MAS?
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