Couldn't I come up with a more boring title? No, I could not. Various: I really appreciate everyone who sends in tips and information. I sincerely wish I could post them all. If I don't post on something you've sent in, it's not because I deemed it unworthy but more likely to do with time … Continue reading Blog Housekeeping
Updated: I think we can do better
This was posted on Facebook by the "Friends" of MAS yesterday. If you read through the comments, you'll see how this misinformation caused at least one Memphis pet owner to miss out on getting a spay-neuter voucher. I thought this rather sucked. Not only because Ms. McConnell spent her time and gas money driving to … Continue reading Updated: I think we can do better
Snapshots from MAS
Treats on the Internets
heh, Gothamist: Pack of Stray Dogs Apparently Adds To Mets' Fans Sadness Also in NYC, but not so ha: Our friend John Sibley breaks down the broke down piece of legislation being pushed by the ASPCA. Sheriff Sam Parker has been running the notorious pound in Chesterfield Co, SC but now he's taking his ball … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
MAS: Black Hole Sun
Although Memphis Animal Services does offer a small percentage of its dogs to the public for adoption, most of the dogs are kept behind closed doors. They are either taken directly to the kill room upon intake or held for a few days in a cage in the stray area and then killed. They are … Continue reading MAS: Black Hole Sun
Essay Question
How about a little break? Random: Taxidermied pets - Have you? Would you? Explain.
Amnesty and Killing – They Just Go Together
In Australia, the towns of Campbelltown and Wollondilly place heavy restrictions on owners of Pitbull type dogs. The city councils are concerned that some owners may not be in compliance with the law and are keeping Pitbulls they haven't registered. As such, and in response to the tragic death of a child who was killed … Continue reading Amnesty and Killing – They Just Go Together
Memphis: A Public Trust Betrayed
August 25, 2011 The Honorable Robert E. Cooper, Jr. Office of the Attorney General and Reporter P.O. Box 20207 Nashville, TN 37202-0207 Dear Attorney General: Because of widespread malfeasance at Memphis Animal Services (MAS), which implicates the staff, the director, the city council, the city attorney, and the Mayor, we are calling for your office … Continue reading Memphis: A Public Trust Betrayed
Is Anyone Laughing?
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
YesBiscuit! 