[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 […]
Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center sees increase in animals following severe weather
[ad_1] The center is caring for nearly 100 animals The Wildlife Center is currently providing essential care to hundreds of wild animals. (The Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center of Texas) The Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center of Texas is already dealing with the aftermath of Thursday’s severe storm, having taken in nearly 100 wild animals, primarily baby […]
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 […]
Dogs can no longer be chained under Phoenix’s new animal cruelty rules
[ad_1] PHOENIX – The city of Phoenix made changes to its animal cruelty rules amid extreme heat in the Valley. The Phoenix City Council passed two ordinances regarding adequate shelter and types of restraints that people can use to restrain pets. Owners are now banned from using chains to tether animals. “Restraint means a rope, […]
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. […]