Places to Give Away Your Money
Worthy causes: Mama Pibble and pups, rescued from MAS - donation info here. ChipIn for Charlotte and the Wilburettes, rescued from MAS Questionable: Some of you would like to see videos embedded in the blog and have asked about kicking in toward the WordPress video upgrade. I set up a ChipIn for that.
This is What Cowards Do
You know how cockroaches scatter when a light is turned on? When confronted with the exposure of their inhumane practices and needless killing, Memphis Animal Services staff could have stepped up, taken responsibility and worked toward reform. I would have respected that. Instead, they have opted to act like cowards and hide their wrongdoing. This … Continue reading This is What Cowards Do
No Other Practical Method Available
A reader sends in this bit of info regarding MAS policy on scruffing and dragging dogs: City of Memphis Policies and Procedures Manual Expiration Jan. 1. 2012 Matthew Pepper Administrator Memphis Animal Services Page 22 Chapter 2: Guiding Principles and Expectations Section 1: Humane Treatment No Agent of Memphis Animal Services is to drag or … Continue reading No Other Practical Method Available
MAS: Who Let the Dogs Out?
Now everyone remember: It's the public who is irresponsible and negligent in their duties to prevent the spread of disease.
Open Thread
Do it.
Shelter Pets of the Day
Since we had some success getting offers to help with the mama Pitbull and her pups and Charlotte and the Wilburettes last week, I asked MAS shelter director Matthew Pepper if there were any more pregnant or nursing pets at the shelter we might be able to help spread the word about. He sent me … Continue reading Shelter Pets of the Day
The Second Before and After
I came across this article yesterday in Memphis Magazine which says that animal advocates are urging a boycott of Memphis as a travel destination due to outrage over this webcam snapshot from the city shelter: When I looked at the article yesterday, it contained the above shot. When I checked back today, that photo has … Continue reading The Second Before and After
Snapshots from Memphis
"They’re not taking a lot of tail-wagging dogs back to euthanasia.” - quote from a "Friends of MAS" volunteer. When your shelter is killing thousands of pets a year - 77% of everything that comes through the door - you might want to watch making blanket statements intimating only the sick/sad/bad dogs are killed. It … Continue reading Snapshots from Memphis
That’s What Friends Are For
Which is the better way to market pets for adoption in Memphis? Cherry pick a few pets out of the hundreds in need, post pictures of them on Facebook and delete posts from anyone else trying to share information about other pets at the shelter. Or Teach a group of homeless dogs a couple of … Continue reading That’s What Friends Are For
YesBiscuit! 