In July, city leaders said an investigation was ongoing, but in the next 30 days, an improvement plan sought to stabilize operations and complete the investigation.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Lisa Baker had hoped to save two dogs on her most recent trip to Memphis.
The self-employed dog trainer made the hour-long trip from Ashland, Mississippi, on June 11 to pick up the two canines, including one named Gabby, a mix between a German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois, according to Baker.
Employees told her Gabby could not be seen because someone was committing to adopt her. Seeing that the second dog she came to save looked healthy, Baker began to make her way out — until she saw Casper, a shepherd mix.
Because the puppy was just over 5 weeks old and not on the euthanasia list, employees explained she could not adopt Casper, unless she agreed to adopt his mom …