Big River Animal Society in Olive Branch, Mississippi
About Big River Animal Society
Big River Animal Society is an animal shelter in Olive Branch, DeSoto County, Mississippi. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2015. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Southaven City Animal Shelter, about 5.1 mi away.
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34.95505, -89.90857
What Big River Animal Society does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Southaven City Animal Shelter5813 Pepper Chase Dr, Southaven, MSAnimal shelter5.1 mi
- Sunny Meadows Safe Haven-pets4066 New Getwell Rd, Memphis, TNAnimal shelter5.9 mi
- City of Horn Lake Animal Shelter6520 Center St E, Horn Lake, MSAnimal shelter6.5 mi
- Desoto County Animal Control1251 Humane Way, Nesbit, MSAnimal control7.1 mi
- Memphis Animal Shelter Office3456 Tchulahoma Rd, Memphis, TNAnimal shelter7.3 mi
- Olive Branch Animal Shelter6551 Polk Ln, Olive Branch, MSAnimal shelter7.4 mi
- City of Hernando Animal Shelter1203 Nesbit Dr, Hernando, MSAnimal shelter7.7 mi
- Tri-County Animal Rescue6345 Lynnfield Rd, Horn Lake, MSAnimal rescue7.9 mi
- Memphis Pets Alive5883 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TNAnimal shelter10 mi
- Mewtopia Cat Rescue1010 S Yates Rd, Memphis, TNAnimal rescue10 mi
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Where is Big River Animal Society located?
Big River Animal Society is at 6432 Carson Dr, Olive Branch, MS 38654 in DeSoto County.
What are the hours of Big River Animal Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (901) 491-7474 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Big River Animal Society?
Start on bigriveranimalsociety.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Big River Animal Society?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Are donations to Big River Animal Society tax-deductible?
Big River Animal Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 47-2396939). Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
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