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

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?

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:

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

New and improved MAS:  If they won't walk on a leash, carry them.  Kinda. Take Action in Support of Pets in Memphis

Note:  I'll be adding to this post if new information comes in during the day. Several dozen animal advocates attended the Memphis Animal Services advisory board public meeting last night to speak up for the homeless pets of Memphis.  From a local TV news report: [Shelter director Matthew] Pepper said 127 animals were affected in … Continue reading MAS Advisory Board Meeting Last Night