Don't get too excited though: While this may be an isolated instance of poor judgment, we apologize for the perception this photo has created. Our webcam captures approximately 63,000 images each day or 2 million images per month. While we are not ignoring this single image, we can assure you our employees are well trained … Continue reading Mayor Wharton Issues Statement on Trash Can Family
Shelter Pet of the Day
Memphis Animal Services 3456 Tchulahoma Road Memphis, TN 38118 Phone: (901) 362-5310 TTY: (901) 576-6501 Closed Sundays and Mondays. This shelter’s 2010 kill rate was 77%.
Just Plain Old Dogs Being Plain Old Killed at MAS
CNN is apparently going to pick up the story about the trash can family. I am glad for the international exposure and hope it will further the efforts of no kill advocates in Memphis. While I absolutely do not want to diminish the mistreatment and needless killing of those dogs in the slightest, part of … Continue reading Just Plain Old Dogs Being Plain Old Killed at MAS
Memphis City Council Member Responds to Complaints Regarding MAS
Bringing up from the comments: Thought you would all like to know the response I just received in regard to a petition I signed pertaining to this so-called "shelter". This is the email in its entirety. Janis.Fullilove@memphistn.gov Monday, May 16, 2011 8:34 PM So what? Councilwoman Janis Fullilove From: Kim Venturo [mailto:mail@change.org] Sent: Monday, May … Continue reading Memphis City Council Member Responds to Complaints Regarding MAS
What’ll they think of next?
The trash can family made the local news in Memphis tonight. Check out the story, including an interview with Ona Cooper from Meows and BowWows, here. I just want to highlight one thing: A city spokesperson said the video does not actually show the employee tossing the puppies into the trash can. I'll wait while … Continue reading What’ll they think of next?
Open Thread
Usual comment guidelines apply but beyond that it's a cage fight to the death. Good luck.
Thanks for your concern. Now let me delete you.
Yesterday Mayor Wharton posted something on his FB page along the lines of "Yay local sports team" and I replied with a comment expressing concern about the pets at the shelter. He responded to my comment as follows: Now I am not one to let false claims go by unchallenged (adoption rate is up 40% … Continue reading Thanks for your concern. Now let me delete you.
What’s the Use in Posting Pictures of Stray Dogs at MAS?
Last night, I asked reader Tammy to share her experience to date regarding her efforts to help a male dog she saw on the MAS webcam. He was being housed in the stray area which is off limits to members of the public looking to adopt a pet: I first saw his picture on the … Continue reading What’s the Use in Posting Pictures of Stray Dogs at MAS?
The Good News Department Overfloweth
All of these cats were saved by Meows and BowWows Animal Rescue. Thanks to their efforts, along with foster assistance and donations from the local community and pet lovers everywhere, these cats are now truly in a safe haven. I loves me some irresponsible public! Spoiler Alert: I will have even more good news to … Continue reading The Good News Department Overfloweth
Snapshots from MAS
*** *** Memphis, please - stop the killing.
