Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby in Memphis, Tennessee
About Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby
Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby is a humane society in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1976. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Memphis Animal Services, about 3.2 mi away.
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35.15119, -89.84809
What Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby 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
- Memphis Animal Services2350 Appling City Cv, Memphis, TNAnimal control3.2 mi
- Memphis Pets Alive5883 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TNAnimal shelter3.6 mi
- Mewtopia Cat Rescue1010 S Yates Rd, Memphis, TNAnimal rescue3.6 mi
- Germantown Animal Shelter7700 Southern Ave, Germantown, TNAnimal shelter5.2 mi
- City Of Bartlett Animal Shelter5220 Shelter Run Ln, Bartlett, TNAnimal shelter7.8 mi
- Memphis Animal Shelter Office3456 Tchulahoma Rd, Memphis, TNAnimal shelter8.9 mi
- Sunny Meadows Safe Haven-pets4066 New Getwell Rd, Memphis, TNAnimal shelter9.3 mi
- Unity For Animals1774 Dellwood Ave, Memphis, TNAnimal shelter9.8 mi
- Paws & Claws Rescue6847 Center College Rd, Millington, TNAnimal rescue14 mi
- Collierville Animal Services603 E South St, Collierville, TNAnimal control14 mi
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Where is Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby located?
Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby is at 935 Farm Rd, Memphis, TN 38134 in Shelby County.
What are the hours of Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (901) 937-3900 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby?
Start on memphishumane.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 Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby?
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 Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby tax-deductible?
Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 23-7236238), with reported annual revenue of about $4,616,192. 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.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.