A local news team tracked down Demetria Hogan, the ACO who witnesses observed loading Jersey and Kapone into her truck on June 24, and asked her about "the incident": She says her home had recently been searched by police, and she insisted she did nothing wrong. Well. That makes things clear as mud. As for Janet Hooks, the … Continue reading Beloved Family Pet Lost=Nothing Wrong?
MAS Records on “Missing” Pitbull
Kapone and Jersey were impounded by an ACO from Memphis Animal Services on June 24. Kapone has been "missing" since that time. Although Janet Hooks issued a statement indicating the city's belief "that Kapone was never sheltered" at MAS, the pound's own records seem to indicate otherwise (click an image to enlarge): I do not … Continue reading MAS Records on “Missing” Pitbull
Reward for Kapone Increased AGAIN
I just received word that the No Kill Advocacy Center will add another $1000 to the reward for the safe return of Kapone to his family. This brings the total reward offered to $3000. Please spread the word. Tipline for information regarding Kapone: 901-528-0699
Reward for Kapone Increased
Kapone is an 11 year old Pitbull who witnesses observed being loaded onto a truck by a Memphis ACO on June 24. He's been "missing" ever since and the city has still not produced any statement regarding the ACO's explanation for what happened to the pet. A reader advises that a caring citizen has matched … Continue reading Reward for Kapone Increased
Shelter Pet of the Day
Zoe is an approximately 10 year old spayed female kitteh whose owner had to move into a nursing care facility. She now needs a new lap to occupy. Zoe is a big, quiet cat who is declawed in front so she must be an indoor-only pet. She is current on her vaccinations and living in … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Happy 4th of July
Hope everyone in the States is enjoying the holiday. This photo was sent in by reader Joan Massey and features 2 of her pets - Jackie and Karma.
Update on Jane
Ona sent this report and a bunch of additional photos: I started taking pictures and then she took my water bottle. She came back and took my keys. Then she heard Jon and her tail started wagging. He came in and sat down and she absolutely smothered him with kisses. Jon told her to get … Continue reading Update on Jane
Sweet, Sweet Jane – The Irresponsible Public Strikes Again
She's OUTTA THERE! Thank you to Meows and BowWows for pulling this dog for us and to all the donors who have provided the funding to make this possible. Jane has some old bite wounds, some recent ones, some ticks, her ears have been chewed by flies and she's pretty dirty. (How am I doing … Continue reading Sweet, Sweet Jane – The Irresponsible Public Strikes Again
Wut?
Open Thread
Share your pet related hysteria, drama, exaggeration and fish tales. I have a few links to start things off: KC Dog Blog calls for MAS to stop killing its pets and try giving them away at a no fee adoption event instead. Change.org: Memphis Bullies Blogger for Speaking Out Against Conditions at City Animal Shelter … Continue reading Open Thread
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