Memphis Animal Services
Our Mission
Memphis Animal Services is dedicated to creating a safe, compassionate community where both pets and people can thrive. We serve as a vital safety net, working every day to provide second chances and build a kinder Memphis.
Our Role in the Community
As the only open-intake municipal shelter in Shelby County, we serve thousands of animals each year, from dogs and cats to pigs and horses. We act as more than just a shelter; we are a community resource hub designed to keep families together and provide essential support for pet owners in need.
How We Care for Animals
Our dedicated team provides life-saving medical care, enrichment, and love to every animal that enters our doors. We utilize a combination of shelter-based care and an active foster program to ensure every pet has a comfortable place to heal and grow while they await their forever families.
Finding Your Perfect Match
We believe in making the adoption process easy, welcoming, and rewarding for every visitor. When you adopt from us, your new companion comes spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, ensuring they are healthy and ready to join your family. We are committed to helping you find the right match, making the experience a joyful partnership for both you and your new pet.
Start Your Journey Today
Are you ready to meet your new best friend? Our shelter is open for adoptions Tuesday through Friday from 1–6 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 12–4 p.m. at 2350 Appling City Cove. We invite you to stop by, browse our available pets, or learn more about how you can support our mission by fostering, volunteering, or donating.
- Compassionate and dedicated staff
- Successful adoption outcomes
- Operational friction and long wait times
9/30 - Shelby County Health Department hosts free drive-thru pet vaccination clinic Oct. 17
Pet owners in Shelby County can get their dogs and cats vaccinated and microchipped at no cost during an upcoming drive-thru clinic on October 17.
9/28 - Dog Friendly Patios in Memphis: 26 Spots to Bring the Pup - Choose901
Featured photo: BringFido
9/17 - 20 dogs seized from Memphis groomer charged with animal cruelty reunited with owners
20 dogs were seized from the home of a Memphis pet groomer and have been safely reunited with their owners, according to Memphis Animal Services.
8/14 - MAS asking residents to adopt or foster puppies over weekend
Memphis Animal Services is looking for anyone who can adopt or even foster puppies to do so over the coming weekend.
6/10 - Memphis Animal Services seeks volunteers for 7,000 animals
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The only open-intake animal shelter in Shelby County says they are in need of helpful humans to ensure each animal in the shelter is cared for. The goal is to make the facili…
6/9 - South Memphians shocked after animal shelter employee arrested at home for animal cruelty
South Memphis residents on East Gage Avenue are shocked after their neighbor, an employee of Memphis Animal Services, was charged with animal cruelty last Friday.
6/8 - Memphis Animal Services employee accused of animal cruelty off the job
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Animal Services employee was charged with animal cruelty after police found 17 dogs and puppies at his South Memphis home that were not being properly cared for. Th…
6/6 - Binghampton ‘House Of Horrors’ Bust After Shelter Dogs Found Dead, Starving
Couple charged after adopted dogs found dead and malnourished in Binghampton home.
5/14 - 31 chickens, roosters, turkeys up for adoption at Memphis Animal Services
Memphis Animal Services reportedly rescued the birds from an "overcrowding situation."
5/8 - MPD: Former veterinary employee caught on camera abusing dog, breaking leg
A man is under arrest after Memphis Police said said that he was caught on camera abusing a dog at a vet clinic.
5/4 - Memphis Officer Bitten, Dog Shot Near Douglass
Officer bitten, dog shot in North Memphis; details limited.
4/29 - Free pet vaccine, microchipping event returns to Memphis Animal Services
Memphis Animal Services is partnering with District 4 Chairwoman Swearingen-Washington as part of Project Pawtect to help our furry friends stay safe and healthy.
