Memphis Pet Owner Resources

Memphis Pet Adoptions

As many of us know, there is a high population of stray animals in the Memphis and Mid-South area. If you are looking to add to your family, we suggest you check out some of the Memphis animal rescue groups or shelters below.

• West Memphis Animal Shelter - Aim to provide a safe, temporary shelter for lost, abandoned, abused, and injured animals
• Memphis Animal Services
• Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County
• Alive Rescue Memphis - Foster based rescue program for homeless animals in Memphis
• All Heart Animal Rescue - 5013c non-profit, foster, and volunteer-based organization located in the Memphis
• Angels Among Us Animal Rescue - Spread across many states, they look to find all animals a home
• Southern States Rescued Rottweilers - Non-profit helping abandoned and mistreated Rottweilers

Memphis Pet Services

• The Pawsome Pet Concierge - Pet Sitting & Pet Walking
• Dog Woods Training Center
• Dogs Rule Daycare and School

Lost or Found a Pet in Memphis?

Memphis Animal Clinic offers a wide range of programs & services including the sheltering of lost and homeless animals, pet adoption and placement, spay/neuter programs, handling of animal control complaints & bite cases, dog licensing, cruelty investigations, public information/humane education, and more.

You can search for lost & found pets at Memphis Animal Services here or at 2350 Appling City Cove, Memphis, TN 38133 or (901) 636-PAWS (7297). 

Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County put together great resources for lost & found pets.

Pet Health, Behavior & Info Sites

• Animal Poison Control Center – For any animal poison-related emergency or if worried your pet ate something toxic.
• Pet Health Network – Find a breadth of health answers about your pet.
• HomeAgain & AKC Reunite Microchips & PetLink – Register & update your pet’s microchip information.
• Pet Health Insurance Buyer's Guide - ASPCA's pet insurance buying guide.
• APHIS Pet Travel – USDA's information on domestic and international pet travel.
• Pets & Parasites – Recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pet parasite infections.
• Heartworm Society – Learn more about deadly heartworms and what you can do to protect your pet.
• CDC Rabies Information - Everything you need to know about the rabies virus.
• CDC Zoonotic Diseases - Learn about the risks of diseases people get from animals. 
• Rainbow Bridge – A grief support community for those who are hurting from the death of a beloved pet.
• American Kennel Club
• Dog Owner's Guide – A nice starter guide of things to consider when thinking about getting a puppy.
• International Cat Care - Resources, support and advice that help you better care for your cats.
• The ASPCA – Exists to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain, and suffering in animals.
• Humane Society of the United States – Promotes the protection and adoption of all animals.