Lost or found a pet in Memphis
Memphis Animal Services
Stray shelter for Memphis, Arlington, Lakeland, Millington and unincorporated Shelby County; request help before transport using the Found Pet Assistance Request form on their site
901-636-1416What to do if your pet is missing
Now
Add a photo and where your pet was last seen. We’ll show you pets posted nearby that could be yours. Each one is a lead to check, not proof.
Start with a photoFree and private. No account needed.Next
What local animal services ask:
- File a Lost Pet Report with Memphis Animal Services and alert your microchip company.
- Check shelter arrivals online and visit in person to identify your pet.
- Call the shelter with the animal ID if a listing looks like your pet.
FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.
How long shelters hold a pet
Hold times vary; contact the shelter quickly.
Go in person as early as you can.
More details about hold times
Official source:Memphis official lost-pet information (opens in a new tab)
Keep checking
- Look at the shelter’s listings again, and go in person when you can.
- Open your search here again to see what has been posted since.
- Write down who you called and any possible sightings, then make a flyer and share it.
What to do if you found a pet
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Answer three quick questions and see if someone nearby is missing them.
Look for their ownerPrivate until you choose to share. No account needed.Next
What local animal services ask:
- If safe, check ID, ask neighbors and get the pet scanned for a microchip.
- File a Found Pet Report with Memphis Animal Services and share a photo.
- If you can't keep the pet or need support, use the found-pet assistance instructions.
FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.
How long shelters hold a pet
Hold times vary; contact the shelter quickly.
More details about hold times
Official source:Memphis official lost-pet information (opens in a new tab)
Pets posted near Memphis
Pet Watch
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How Pet Watch worksAbout these instructions
Memphis and named Shelby County service areas only. Request help if you cannot keep a pet. For injured or unsafe animals, follow the agency's emergency instructions.
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