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Immediate Temporary Closure Due to Distemper (CDV) Outbreak Memphis Animal Services is actively responding to a canine parvovirus outbreak within our shelter. Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious and potentially fatal disease that primarily affects puppies....

Temporary Intake Suspension: Memphis Animal Services is closed to intake through July 21.

Memphis, Tenn. | June 08, 2026 —

Memphis Animal Services Launches Project Pawtect to Strengthen Community Pet Health  Memphis, Tenn. | August 28, 2025 — Memphis Animal Services (MAS) is launching Project Pawtect, a new initiative aimed at improving community pet health and reducing strays by bringing...

Petco Foundation Invests in Lifesaving Work of Memphis Animal Services Memphis Animal Services has been awarded a $22,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its lifesaving work. [Read more.]

42 Dogs. 7 Days. One Big Challenge We have 42 amazing dogs who’ve been patiently waiting—some since January—and now it’s their turn. We’re launching a community challenge: Help us get all 42 dogs adopted, fostered, or rescued by April 29!  CDV-cleared  Most already...

We’re Open to the Public Again! Memphis Animal Services will reopen to the public Saturday, April 12 at 12:00 PM. While we’re excited to welcome the community back, please note that dog intake will remain closed until further notice. Only certain areas of the shelter...

Memphis Animal Services: Operational Updates & Safety Protocols While Memphis Animal Services remains closed to the public and general intake, we want to reassure everyone that we are still working hard behind the scenes to provide the best care for our animals...

Immediate Temporary Closure Due to Distemper (CDV) Outbreak Effective immediately, Memphis Animal Services (MAS) is temporarily closing to all intake and to the public as we continue efforts to manage the ongoing Distemper (CDV) outbreak. This decision is made out of...

Urgent Shelter Update: Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) Outbreak The Memphis Animal Shelter is currently responding to an outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) affecting three kennel areas within the facility. To contain the spread of the disease and protect the health...