Submitted by the ladies of Meows and BowWows, who write: This is Pound Cake. He was surrendered to MAS on 4/15/2011. He is 2 years old and already neutered and micro-chipped. He is ready to go home the same day if he is adopted. His ID # is 225025. Please consider adopting him. Memphis Animal … Continue reading Shelter Pet of the Day
Drama Police
Police in Charlotte were called to a home on a drug complaint. Scary. A complaint regarding drugs. There's a war on drugs, did you know? A K-9 officer was called because a Pitbull was there. A regular police officer maybe shouldn't attempt to deal with the presence of such a bloodthirsty beast. Best to call … Continue reading Drama Police
Why I Love CAPA – Reason 547
The Companion Animal Protection Act (CAPA) mandates shelters to make the killing of healthy/treatable pets a last resort. I'm not talking about saying the words "We only kill as a last resort", I'm saying shelters would literally have to exhaust all reasonable alternatives to save a healthy/treatable pet before killing. One of my (many) favorite … Continue reading Why I Love CAPA – Reason 547
MAS: Still the Same
I hate creative math. It's manipulative and dishonest. I like my math straight. So here are the numbers for Memphis Animal Services from January 1, 2011 to April 12, 2011: Total intakes: 4042 Killed: 3118 Returned to owner: 251 So through April 12, the shelter's kill rate for 2011 is 77%. Just like 2010. Their … Continue reading MAS: Still the Same
How Long?
I'm still waiting for a response to my query about whether pets waiting to be killed at MAS are forced to watch other pets being killed and whether MAS leaves a pile of dead bodies for all the pets to see/smell in the kill room. I think the public deserves to know whether the city … Continue reading How Long?
Fear and Loathing in Memphis
Some webcam shots from Friday. These dogs look scared to me. Speaking of scared, I bet this (presumably) feral cat in a trap was extremely anxious having been forgotten on the floor overnight:
MAS Stats and Shots
In 2010, pets found dead in their cages at MAS increased by 40% over 2009. And in 2009, police and the ASPCA said the shelter was starving dogs to death. Died in cage, 2009: 255 Died in cage, 2010: 357 Now keep in mind of course that the webcam photos are only "snapshots in time" … Continue reading MAS Stats and Shots
Memphis Animal Services: Kind of a Drag
New and improved MAS: If they won't walk on a leash, carry them. Kinda. Take Action in Support of Pets in Memphis
Open Thread
It's been a long week and you irresponsible public rascals have helped save two pet families from the shelter in Memphis. Now it's time for chit-chat.
Shelter Pets of the Day
Memphis Animal Services 3456 Tchulahoma Road Memphis, TN 38118 Phone: (901) 362-5310 TTY: (901) 576-6501 When calling the shelter regarding this family, ask for Tracy Dunlap. Mama dog's ID # is A224773, kennel # 526. This shelter's kill rate is 77%.
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