It was not the kind of Sunday drop-off Memphis Animal Services staff were hoping for. Three medium-sized dogs – Darius, Sophia, and Grace – were found outside the front gate on Feb. 22, left with a handwritten note from their owner. Workers brought the trio inside and say they appear healthy and adoptable, but the way they arrived has become a sharp reminder of how stretched the city shelter already is. The unannounced drop-off is the latest sign of strain on Memphis’ open-intake system as employees and volunteers hustle to find placements for a growing number of animals.
How the shelter and local reporting described the drop-off
According to WREG, the dogs were left at the front gate of MAS with a note and were then taken into care by shelter staff……