How to Help

Become a Rescue Partner

Memphis Animal Services works with local and national rescue groups.

In an effort to ensure that groups desiring to participate in the City’s Pet Placement Partner Program are legitimate and have a responsible adoption philosophy, applicants are screened in accordance with the following criteria.

Apply to be a Pet Placement Partner

To Become a Pet Placement Partner (PPP), an organization must:

Be a 501(c)(3) organization.
No director, operator, staff or foster/animal caregiver, or volunteer of the organization, including pullers or those who email on behalf of the Pet Placement Partner have been convicted of, found guilty of, or have pending charges for animal cruelty, neglect, or abandonment.
Complete, sign, and submit a Pet Placement Partner Application along with the required supporting documentation

Supporting Documentation Checklist

The following supporting documents will be requested after we receive and review your application:

IRS Determination Letter proving 501(c)(3) status
Name, address, and phone number of the primary animal housing facility; if you are solely foster based, please note this in your PPP Application
Current list of the organization’s officers with phone numbers and email addresses
Copy of your organization’s adoption guidelines and adoption contract

For additional questions, email us at [email protected].