Category Archives: Pets

Adviser says Memphis shelter ignored complaints

Posted on October 29, 2009 by admin

A member of the Memphis Animal Shelter advisory board says shelter officials failed to heed complaints about animals being starved and suffering from disease. Cindy Marx-Sanders told The Commercial Appeal she complained for more than a year to shelter administrator … Continue reading →

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PETA complaints allege elephant abuse by circus

Posted on July 22, 2009 by admin

PETA has filed criminal complaints with the Hampton police chief and the Hampton Commonwealth’s attorney alleging that Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus beat elephants during performances at Hampton Coliseum in April. A PETA undercover investigation in several states … Continue reading →

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Direct animal neglect complaints

Posted on March 10, 2009 by admin

If you witness animal abuse or neglect, please contact your local humane society, animal shelter, or animal control agency immediately. In most areas, those agencies have the authority to enforce state and local laws related to animals and the capability … Continue reading →

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