LOST & FOUND

I Lost My Pet

If you have lost a pet, please visit the shelter located at 2350 Appling City Cove at your earliest available opportunity and check our Found Pets list. 

Our shelter receives animals every day, and one of them could be your pet. By law, we are required to hold stray animals (pets without an identified owner) for 72 hours. After this holding period, any stray animal may be placed for adoption, transferred to another shelter, sent to a rescue partner, moved into a foster home, or, in rare cases, humanely euthanized if the animal is suffering from severe medical issues or shows unsafe levels of aggression. Because you know your pet best, we cannot confirm with certainty whether an animal in our care is yours. We strongly encourage you to visit the shelter in person to look for your pet. 

When you lose your pet, there are two things to remember: SEARCH (look everywhere for your pet) and SHOUT (tell everyone your pet is lost).

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Tips for Finding Your Lost Pet 

Within the First Hour

Alert Your Neighbors

Let your neighbors know right away that your pet is missing using the communication channels your community relies on most. This might include posting on Nextdoor, sharing in a neighborhood Facebook group, or sending a message through a community email list. Be sure to include: 

  • A clear description of your pet (color, size, gender) 
  • The last known location or nearest intersection 
  • A recent photo of your pet 
Contact the Microchip Company

If your pet has a microchip, call the microchip company immediately to report them as lost and to make sure your contact information is up to date. If you are unsure which company your pet’s microchip is registered with, you can enter the microchip number on the AAHA website to identify the company. If you do not know your pet’s microchip number, contact the veterinary clinic, shelter, or facility that implanted the chip for assistance. 

Within the next few hours

1. File a Lost Pet Report 
 Complete a report on our website so it’s visible to people who may have found your pet. 

2. Post Online
  • Nextdoor: Share the same info so your neighbors can help. 
3. Search in Person & Online
  • Check our website often for new arrivals and look through every pet listed. 
  • Visit MAS (2350 Appling City Cove) during open hours to search in person. The stray hold is only 3 days, so act quickly. 

4. Post on PawBoost
  • PawBoost is like an AMBER Alert for lost pets. Millions of pet lovers have joined their Rescue Squad by signing up for localized lost & found pet alerts. More importantly, PawBoost has helped reunite over 1 million pets with their families. 
  • Posting is free, with optional premium services available. Report a Lost or Found Pet to PawBoost. 
  • Browse posts regularly to see if anyone reports your pet found. 
5. Post on Petco Love Lost
  • Petco Love Lost is a free national lost/found database that uses facial recognition technology to reunite lost pets with their families. 
  • Browse posts regularly to see if anyone reports your pet found. 
Within the First 24 Hours

Visit Memphis Animal Services to Look for Your Pet 

You are the best person to identify your pet, so it’s very important to visit the shelter in person and walk through the kennels. Our staff may not recognize your pet from a flyer if they arrive later, so please visit as often as you can (at least every 2–3 days). 

Address: 2350 Appling City Cove
 Hours: Tues–Fri 1–6 p.m., Sat–Sun 12–4 p.m. (closed most holidays) 

Hang Lost Pet Posters

Post flyers at major intersections—about a 3-mile radius for dogs and 1-mile radius for cats—around where your pet was last seen. 

Check Our Website Frequently

Review our daily intakes and Lost & Found Pets page online. If you see your pet’s photo, call us right away at 901-636-1416 or email [email protected] with the animal ID number. 

Local Lost & Found Facebook Pages

Post and browse through other Lost & Found Facebook pages. We also recommend posting in any local neighborhood groups as well as your own social media accounts. People often post lost and found pets in these groups and it is a great way to notify neighbors to be on the lookout for your missing pet.

Shelters

Contact other nearby shelters to see if they may have your dog.

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