:::LANGUAGE WARNING::::ALERT:::etc.This pup was brought into the Memphis Animal Shelter on August 18, 2009:This is the same pup on September 4. She was found dead in her cage:Fuckity fuck fuck.This was not a one off case. This shit has allegedly been going on for a long, long time.I wonder if they're feeding the dogs NOW?I … Continue reading Memphis Animal Shelter Abuse Photos
Home is Where the Heart is
If you have dogs, you probably step outside without a coat and sensible shoes like I often do. It might be to fill a water bucket or scoop the yard or let a dog out to potty at 3 a.m. Whatever the reason, you know that chill that hits you at certain times of the … Continue reading Home is Where the Heart is
Another Huge Ground Beef Recall
CBS News reports that dozens of illnesses and 2 deaths may be linked to the latest recall of half a million pounds of ground beef:Ashville, N.Y.-based Fairbank Farms recalled almost 546,000 pounds of fresh ground beef that may be tainted with E. coli bacteria. The meat was distributed in September to stores from Virginia to … Continue reading Another Huge Ground Beef Recall
More on Memphis Animal Shelter Cruelty
The Memphis Animal Shelter raided by law enforcement this week has been returned to the city's control. Whistleblowers have reportedly been complaining about cruelty at the shelter for a long time:Cindy Marx-Sanders, who was appointed to the shelter's advisory board by then-Mayor Pro Tem Myron Lowery, spent a year before her appointment and the two … Continue reading More on Memphis Animal Shelter Cruelty
Treats on the Internets
Dog adoption event called a "black eye" for rescue in OKAKC registration and puppy mills: here, here, here, and here.Wysong's talking about more moldThe lawsuit filed by a LA Pitbull breeder whose dogs were all killed immediately upon seizure involves a high level employee of the ASPCAMastiff in MA ordered killed after two biting incidents … Continue reading Treats on the Internets
Troubled TN Shelter Raided by Authorities
Sheriff's deputies in Shelby Co, TN executed a search warrant this week at the Memphis Animal Shelter:According to the search warrant, "detectives have learned that some animals have been deprived of food and water while at the Memphis Animal Shelter," and while in the shelter's care, "some dogs have been starved to the point of … Continue reading Troubled TN Shelter Raided by Authorities
What if We All Neutered Our Pets Today?
I no longer believe in the concept of "pet overpopulation" in this country. That myth has been debunked to my satisfaction by Nathan Winograd. But setting that aside, let's say for the sake of discussion that there are - if not a surplus of pets, at least way too many being killed in animal shelters. … Continue reading What if We All Neutered Our Pets Today?
Blog Makeover
Thank you to everyone who submitted photos. I hope no one minds me cropping, I wanted to get in as much subject as I could in the small space the format allows. The two Flatcoat photos to the right (the one of Charlie having a biscuit and the one of Jewel in front of the … Continue reading Blog Makeover
I Wish Al Franken was My Senator
Al Franken (D-MN) has got his first piece of legislation - the Service Dogs for Veterans Act - on the President's desk: The Veterans Administration would develop partnerships with organizations that provide disabled veterans with service dogs. Franken said he introduced the legislation after meeting a veteran who said his service dog improved his quality … Continue reading I Wish Al Franken was My Senator
Update on Craiglist "Wolf"
via SmartDogs.As we all suspected, he's a regular ol' dog.
