MAS webcam watchers are bearing witness to the abuse and killing that goes on at the pound. They are giving faces to pets who would otherwise be known only as a statistic in a year end killing report. For this, I am grateful. It takes a toll on those who watch the webcams, just like … Continue reading Is Anyone Laughing?
Shelter Pet of the Day – North Carolina
Submitted by reader April who writes: My name is Miss Priss. I am about a year young beautiful calico (as you can see below!). My foster mommy rescued me out of what they call a “high-kill, gassing animal control shelter”. Sounds bad to me but it wasn’t my fault! I was just out walking, got … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day – North Carolina
A Day in the Death
Memphis, please - open up the stray area so that people can see and touch your dogs. Stop the killing.
Open Thread
For Friday night chit-chat. Also, your mission, should you choose to accept it: Spread the word about the mass kitty adoption event in Gainesville, FL this weekend. Most of the east coast is worrying over Hurricane Irene but FL is not expected to be impacted. If you are an east coaster and have to evacuate, … Continue reading Open Thread
Ohio City’s Policy on Handling Stray Pets Comes Under Scrutiny
A Lebanon, Ohio couple's cat, named Haze, didn't come home last Friday. On Saturday, unbeknownst to the owners, Haze turned up in a neighbor's yard and appeared to be sick or injured. The neighbor planned to knock on doors in the neighborhood to try and find out where the cat lived but before she could … Continue reading Ohio City’s Policy on Handling Stray Pets Comes Under Scrutiny
Snapshots from MAS
Is there anyone in Memphis willing to wage a political campaign for reform?
Mayor’s Office Weighs In on Webcams at MAS
In response to an e-mail from a concerned citizen about the city's intention to kill the webcams, Bobby White had this to say: From: Bobby.White@memphistn.gov Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2011 9:40 AM Hello ma’am, Thank you for your interest. I’m not sure if you are familiar with the number of “false alarms” that have come … Continue reading Mayor’s Office Weighs In on Webcams at MAS
Memphis – Can’t You See How Wrong This Is?
As we have seen so many times on the webcams, it's at about this point - just before they hit the kill room door - that many dogs appear to balk. Is it the smell of death? Is it the sense of fear that grips the pets who are forced to watch each other die … Continue reading Memphis – Can’t You See How Wrong This Is?
Good Work If You Can Get It
If you are an ACO at MAS and willing to be on call overnight in case the police need your services, you get overtime pay. And it sounds like a pretty sweet deal because apparently when the call comes in from the cops, you get to decide if they really need you: On August 9, … Continue reading Good Work If You Can Get It
Shelter Pet of the Day
Submitted by reader Leslie who met this dog at an adoption event and writes: Her name is Leila, she's about a year old and already spayed and housetrained. Her personality is just joyful. I can't think of another word that would accurately describe her. The volunteer who was with her at the adoption event walked … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
YesBiscuit! 