Memphis Pets Alive in Memphis, Tennessee
About Memphis Pets Alive
Memphis Pets Alive is an animal shelter in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 2014. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Mewtopia Cat Rescue, about 0.7 mi away.
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35.10110, -89.86558
What Memphis Pets Alive 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
- Mewtopia Cat Rescue1010 S Yates Rd, Memphis, TNAnimal rescue0.7 mi
- Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby935 Farm Rd, Memphis, TNHumane society3.6 mi
- Germantown Animal Shelter7700 Southern Ave, Germantown, TNAnimal shelter3.6 mi
- Memphis Animal Shelter Office3456 Tchulahoma Rd, Memphis, TNAnimal shelter5.8 mi
- Sunny Meadows Safe Haven-pets4066 New Getwell Rd, Memphis, TNAnimal shelter5.9 mi
- Memphis Animal Services2350 Appling City Cv, Memphis, TNAnimal control6.7 mi
- Big River Animal Society6432 Carson Dr, Olive Branch, MSAnimal shelter10 mi
- Unity For Animals1774 Dellwood Ave, Memphis, TNAnimal shelter11 mi
- Olive Branch Animal Shelter6551 Polk Ln, Olive Branch, MSAnimal shelter11 mi
- City Of Bartlett Animal Shelter5220 Shelter Run Ln, Bartlett, TNAnimal shelter11 mi
Saying goodbye to a pet
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Where is Memphis Pets Alive located?
Memphis Pets Alive is at 5883 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38119 in Shelby County.
What are the hours of Memphis Pets Alive?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (901) 541-5415 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Memphis Pets Alive?
Start on memphispetsalive.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 Memphis Pets Alive?
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 Memphis Pets Alive tax-deductible?
Memphis Pets Alive matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 36-4758287). 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.