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Memphis Animal Services Faces Difficult Decision to Euthanize Dogs Due to Distemper Outbreak January 24, 2025 – The Memphis Animal Shelter is currently facing a Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) outbreak in three of its eleven kennel rooms. Due to this outbreak, the...

“Walk Me, Mane!” Draws Nearly 150 People to MAS to Walk Shelter Dogs  On June 8th, Memphis Animal Services (MAS) hosted a heartwarming event with a uniquely Memphis moniker, titled “Walk Me, Mane!” It’s a new volunteer opportunity that brought together animal lovers...

MAS Launches Community Program to get Dogs and People Walking Together Memphis Animal Services is thrilled to announce, “Walk Me, Mane!” an exciting volunteer opportunity for animal lovers and fitness enthusiasts alike. The Bluff City Canine Crew invites the public to...

MAS free vaccine clinic served nearly 500 pets in December thanks to Petco Love and Best Friends Animal Society support On December 2, Memphis Animal Services provided services to almost 500 community pets at our public vaccine and microchip clinic at the Southland...

Memphis Animal Services adopts out 212 pets in 12 Hours at the 3rd Annual 12 Hours of Christmas MAS stayed open for 12 straight hours on Saturday, December 16, so we could work our holiday magic and find as many dogs and cats as possible their forever homes!  Adopters...

Memphis Animal Services Teams Up with BISSELL Pet Foundation to “Empty the Shelters” from October 1-15 during the nation’s largest funded adoption event Memphis Animal Services will offer $10 adoption fees for all dogs and cats available at the shelter at 2350 Appling...

Memphis Animal Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ty Coleman as our new Interim Director Memphis Animal Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ty Coleman as our new Interim Director. With over a decade of dedicated experience in...

MAS Officer Lawrence Higginbottom Named NACA Animal Control Officer of the Year (View) The National Animal Care & Control Association understands that the work done by animal care and control professionals across the country is physically and emotionally demanding...

Memphis Animal Services Launches Behavior & Enrichment Specialist Position  MAS is happy to introduce Janet Kelly in August 2023 as our new Behavior & Enrichment Specialist. Janet previously worked in our vet clinic where she was instrumental in setting up...

Petco Love Invests $90,000 into Lifesaving Efforts in Memphis & Shelby County Memphis Animal Services received a $90,000 grant investment in June 2023 from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for pets and their families in Memphis and...