Thank you to reader Casey Post who volunteered to help me review the security camera footage from Memphis Animal Services. She captured these clips showing workers at MAS grabbing terrified little dogs with chokepoles. Does anyone know if these dogs were in one of the areas where the public is allowed to look at dogs … Continue reading MAS Has One Tool in the Toolbox
Steve Markwell on MAS Security Camera Videos
Steve Markwell from Olympic Animal Sanctuary is one of the few rescuers in this country who works primarily with, as the group's website states, "dogs you'd rather see dead". He handles dogs who have been chained 24/7 all their lives, dogs who bite, feral dogs and other dogs most of us would not have the … Continue reading Steve Markwell on MAS Security Camera Videos
“What are they supposed to do?”
When I first started seeing the cruel treatment of pets by MAS workers on the security camera footage, I wondered how it could be that the police have been watching these cameras for months without making any arrests. I thought it was possible that perhaps no one had really been watching the cameras. I assumed … Continue reading “What are they supposed to do?”
Name That Animal
Time for a little break. There are actually 2 animals in this photo so I'm going to go ahead and give you a hint: One is a lion. Same rule as always - no researching. Post your best and worst and haha-ist guesses in the comments. Answer will be posted in the comments later today. … Continue reading Name That Animal
Thoughts on the Memphis Indictments
I am elated that Billy Stewart, Archie Elliott and Frank Lightfoot have been indicted on multiple counts of animal cruelty in connection with an undercover police investigation at the Memphis pound. I have witnessed them many times, when the webcams were still up, being cruel to pets and I have little doubt they will be … Continue reading Thoughts on the Memphis Indictments
Darling Dog Surrendered to MAS on February 7
I'm interrupting the major news of the day in hopes that someone will be able to tell me about the dog in this video. I love dogs. All dogs. That's my problem (which is why I have too many). But here is what I love about the little dog in this video. First, he looks … Continue reading Darling Dog Surrendered to MAS on February 7
Breaking: MAS Workers Indicted on Animal Cruelty Charges
At a presser this morning, Mayor Wharton announced 3 MAS workers have been indicted for animal cruelty, per a report on WMC-TV. This post will be updated as details develop. Update #1: The Commercial Appeal names the employees: Three Memphis Animal Shelter employees were indicted today on multiple charges of animal cruelty following a police … Continue reading Breaking: MAS Workers Indicted on Animal Cruelty Charges
LaSonya Hall, Do Something!
The Memphis rotary club report contained allegations of criminal activity by MAS employees including dogfighting and theft. LaSonya Hall, deputy director of the division which oversees MAS, told a local paper in November 2011 that if she got specifics on the allegations, the city would spring into action regarding prosecutions: "Tell me who did it, … Continue reading LaSonya Hall, Do Something!
It Gets the Chokepole Again
The clips in this post, like all those featured these past several days, are from security cameras at the Memphis pound, obtained via FOIA request. The footage spans a 12 hour period on a single day in February. The images range from just plain sad to disturbing and reflect a long standing culture of neglect … Continue reading It Gets the Chokepole Again
Sniff of Sling Crappy Hour at MAS
As regular readers know, I posted countless webcam images of abuse and needless killing at MAS on this blog until the city shut the webcams off. Despite their lack of action to initiate meaningful reform at MAS, Memphis city leaders did reassure the public that there were 48 security cameras in place at the pound … Continue reading Sniff of Sling Crappy Hour at MAS
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