Some of you may remember the handsome Pibble type dog pictured with MAS interim director James Rogers in this article in the Memphis Daily News. I suspect the dog was chosen for the photos to try and put a positive image in the minds of the public. Like, "See, we haven't killed EVERY dog that … Continue reading Buster Has Outlived His Usefulness to MAS
What is Displacement Killing?
Facilities which kill healthy/treatable pets do so without cause and in spite of clear evidence of proven alternatives such as exist in the dozens of open admission no kill shelters throughout the country. Pounds may or may not assign a particular "reason" for the killings: space, illness, injury, too young, etc. Whether or not a … Continue reading What is Displacement Killing?
Name That Animal
If you haven't played before, the only rule is no researching. Post your answer in the comments, LOL submissions are rewarded with candy. Answer will be posted in the comments later today.
TN ACOs Charged with Animal Cruelty
Two ACOs in Sullivan Co, TN were charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty this week in connection with an incident involving a shelter pet one year ago. The ACOs allegedly failed to provide appropriate care for the animal and the word "torture" was mentioned: "In Tennessee, the State Legislature has defined torture of an animal to … Continue reading TN ACOs Charged with Animal Cruelty
In Which a Kind Citizen Asks the “Friends” to Help Pets at MAS
Yeah, Person from Another County Who Cared Enough about the Pets at MAS to Contact a Group at the Pound to Get Them Help, it would be great if YOU could drive over here and give them the veterinary attention they need. What are you by the way - an airline pilot? Barista? Oncologist? Oh … Continue reading In Which a Kind Citizen Asks the “Friends” to Help Pets at MAS
MAS Dogs on PetHarbor
Click to visit the above pup's listing on PetHarbor. Click to visit the above dog's listing on PetHarbor. Click to visit the above dog's listing on PetHarbor. Click to visit the above dog's listing on PetHarbor. Does anyone at MAS care if these pets are reunited with their owners or if they are in pain … Continue reading MAS Dogs on PetHarbor
Discussion: Family Friendly Museum Featuring Paintings of Dogs Killed by Shelters
I saw this post on No Kill Nation's Facebook page and thought it would make for a good discussion item here. In summary, the city of Bradenton, FL is considering the idea of a museum which would house several thousand paintings of dogs who were killed by animal shelters. The paintings depict the dogs as … Continue reading Discussion: Family Friendly Museum Featuring Paintings of Dogs Killed by Shelters
Seagoville, TX is Your Town, U.S.A.
The Seagoville Animal Shelter is a small shelter in rural Texas. It takes in about 1300 pets a year. In December 2010, Sgt. Karl Bailey of the Seagoville Police Department was tapped by the police chief to take over the shelter because he loves dogs. At that time, the shelter was killing about 70 pets … Continue reading Seagoville, TX is Your Town, U.S.A.
Open Thread
Lots of people e-mail me various bits of information. I can't post about them all but it doesn't mean they aren't worthy of sharing. Please use the open threads to share links, pets in need, updates, stories, questions and any animal related chit chat.
NYT Goes In-Depth on Horse Racing
Warning: Photo of dead racehorse at link The title of the article helps prepare the reader for the misery that follows: Death and disarray at America's racetracks - Mangled Horses, Maimed Jockeys On average, 24 horses die each week at racetracks across America. Many are inexpensive horses racing with little regulatory protection in pursuit of … Continue reading NYT Goes In-Depth on Horse Racing
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