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Don’t Let Storm Damage Allow You To Forget

March 6th, 2012 · No Comments

Watch this video about An Act of Dog: And then click here to support the project and spread the word.

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Yes, You Can Easily Support An Act Of Dog

February 27th, 2012 · No Comments

You know how we feel about An Act of Dog, so check this out: And pay attention. Click here to read about our visit to the project.

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Tags: Charity · Dogs

Did The LMAS Groundhog See His Shadow?

February 2nd, 2012 · 7 Comments

One year ago today, in the wake of our investigation, Wayne Zelinsky resigned his position as Interim Director of Louisville Metro Animal Services. What’s happened with LMAS since then? What has improved? Not a damn thing.

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Tags: Bad Behavior · Dogs · Metro Government · Possibility City

That Tasty Town Contest? Most Import Thing Ever

January 31st, 2012 · 2 Comments

Why groups like the ASPCA and Humane Society take what they can and give nothing in return. [Nathan Winograd] Jim Mims, after a serious public shaming (Greg Fischer, too), had a change of heart on Occupy Louisville. But they forgot to notify the Occupy folks. [WFPL] Hurry and put up that pay wall, Gannett, so [...]

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Tags: Alcohol · Bad Behavior · Contests · Dogs · Gannett · Greg Fischer · Indiana · Jim King · LMPD · Metro Council · Metro Government · Politics · State Government · Travel

Former LMAS Staffer Speaks Out On C-J Letter

January 30th, 2012 · 6 Comments

Former Louisville Metro Animal Services employee Karen Dickson is speaking out about a January 22 letter to the editor that appeared in A Kentucky Newspaper. We discussed it at the time but there’s nothing like hearing directly from those people in the belly of the beast: I was surprised to read the letter of Jan [...]

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Tags: Bad Behavior · Dogs · Metro Government · Oops · Possibility City

What Was That About No One Reading, Again?

January 27th, 2012 · 7 Comments

Yesterday, for the millionth time, we pointed out shenanigans at Louisville Metro Animal Services. In that post, we also said this: Meanwhile, Jim King does everything BUT address LMAS. He brought the Zoo up in deficit discussions because his wife (a true Louisville gem) is on the board, though. Nary a mention of cleaning up [...]

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Tags: Dogs · Greg Fischer · Jim King · Metro Council · Metro Government · Oops

When Will Metro Council Flipping Do Something?

January 26th, 2012 · 6 Comments

In light of the LMAS flustercuck regarding fosters and the meeting that took place there an hour or so ago, we thought it’d be a good idea to highlight a couple issues. Remember when Louisville Metro Animal Services shut down during a disease outbreak? Remember when Justin Scally, Greg Fischer and Sadiqa Reynolds were adamant [...]

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Tags: Bad Behavior · Dogs · Greg Fischer · Metro Government

Your Newspaper Published More LMAS Spin

January 24th, 2012 · 6 Comments

A couple days ago, this letter to the editor appeared in A Kentucky Newspaper: Animal Services After years of negative stories about Metro Animal Services, and much skepticism regarding the hiring of the new director, Justin Scally, I feel compelled to share some good news. I am a longtime vollunteer for MAS and other animal [...]

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Tags: Bad Behavior · Dogs · Hype · Metro Government · Oops

It’s Just A Greg Fischer Kind Of News Monday

January 23rd, 2012 · No Comments

This is why Kentucky needs House Bill 233. If you’re an animal care advocate, you’ll want to pay close attention. [Page One] Mitch McConnell spent part of his time this weekend addressing Burmese refugees here in Louisville. [FOX41] Go read the quote from Greg Fischer about local food in this story and tell us you [...]

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Tags: Bad Behavior · Chris Thieneman · Dogs · Gays · Greg Fischer · John Yarmuth · LG&E · Metro Government · Mitch McConnell · Radio · Scandal · State Government

Another Reason Nothing Changes At LMAS

January 23rd, 2012 · 5 Comments

Metro Government pays a full-time communications director $60,000 per year at Louisville Metro Animal Services to conduct public outreach, to develop relationships with the press and to make sure LMAS is promoted on television, radio, in print and on sites like this one. So check this email that was sent out by a volunteer to [...]

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Tags: Bad Behavior · Dogs · Metro Government · Possibility City

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