Memphis Animal Services got a new director this summer. Dogs labeled as pitbulls at the facility would not notice. MAS continues its long tradition of discrimination against any dog labeled pitbull or pitbull mix by staff - regardless of how inaccurate the labels might be. And it's not because of any terrible law on the … Continue reading Adoptable Fat-Headed Dogs in Memphis: Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss
Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Sumter Co Edition
A dog named Buddy was on the kill list at the Sumter Co pound in Florida this month. Animal advocates say the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter Co, which partners with animal control, posted him with the wrong picture and an incorrect ID number, making his chances for rescue rather slim. But thanks to the efforts … Continue reading Nobody WANTS to Kill Animals – Sumter Co Edition
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Name That Animal
I hope no one minds if we just play a Name That Animal today. I need a tiny, dashing bird in my life today. Oh look! As a reminder - this is just for fun. The only rule is no researching. Post your guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own … Continue reading Name That Animal
New MAS Director Writes “I approve humane euthanasia for this pet” an Awful Lot
Below are some of the many pets killed at the Memphis pound on July 12, 2016. The complete records, as provided by the city via FOIA request, can be found here (part 1) and here (part two). This is one of four kittens who lived at MAS for a week. Records indicate the kittens were … Continue reading New MAS Director Writes “I approve humane euthanasia for this pet” an Awful Lot
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Baton Rouge Pound Oops-Kills Another Pet
Brittany Seelmann left her beloved 4 year old dog Thrall in the care of a friend last month. When Thrall reportedly bit a repairman at the house, AC took him to the Baton Rouge pound for a 10 day quarantine. The facility is managed by a pet killing group called Companion Animal Alliance. Ms. Seelmann … Continue reading Baton Rouge Pound Oops-Kills Another Pet
Philly ACCT Gives Lost Pet Away, Tries to Blame Finder
A dog named Jake got lost on July 13 in Philadelphia. His owners, Vickie and Mark Remolde, began looking for him immediately. Meanwhile, a good Samaritan had found Jake running loose and taken him to the Animal Care and Control Team (ACCT) so that his owners could find him. It didn't work out so well: … Continue reading Philly ACCT Gives Lost Pet Away, Tries to Blame Finder
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