[ad_1] Mary Claire Borys will oversee MAS’s operations. She’s currently the manager of strategic initiatives at Memphis’ Division of Housing and Community Development. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The City of Memphis named a longtime community development administrator as the interim director of Memphis Animal Services, as they continue to investigate Director Ty Coleman. Mary Claire Borys, […]
Memphis Animal Services Director Ty Coleman on leave following concerns regarding shelter conditions
[ad_1] MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Representatives with the City of Memphis have confirmed that Ty Coleman, the sitting director of Memphis Animal Services (MAS), is on leave effective immediately. In recent weeks, the shelter has been under public scrutiny after one of the dogs being housed by MAS died from what they claimed to be […]
Memphis Animal Services temporarily closes due to sickness concerns
[ad_1] MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – Due to concerns about spreading contagious pet illnesses CDV and CIRDC, Memphis Animal Services is closed to the public. If you are interested in meeting a pet, you can either send an adoption inquiry, email [email protected], or call 901-636-1416 to make arrangements. MAS’s phone lines and emails remain monitored. If […]
Animal advocates seek prosecution for Snapchat kitten killers
[ad_1] LAFAYETTE CO., Miss. (WMC) – An animal advocacy group is taking action to make sure two North Mississippi men accused of killing cats and filming it on social media will be prosecuted to the highest level. Senior coordinator of In Defense of Animals, Doll Stanley, says she’s not done seeking justice for the kittens killed. […]
Memphis Animal Services gets hundreds of chickens from cruelty case
[ad_1] Staffers at Memphis Animal Services are preparing for the arrival of some 223 chickens at their main facility on Appling City Cove. The chickens were rescued by MAS officers after being confiscated from the owners. Those owners will be charged with 223 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty, one count for every bird, the shelter […]