Lost Pets
Fewer than 5% of all dogs and cats brought to Memphis Animal Services' Animal Center have pet identification. This makes returning them to their owners almost impossible. A secure collar and identification tags along with micro-chip identification are the best protection you and your pet have against a long and painful separation. This is important even if your pet primarily lives inside.
The minute you realize your pet is missing, start looking. The sooner you start, the better your chances of succe
An important step in your search for a lost pet is to visit Memphis Animal Services' Animal Center and other area shelters. It is quite possible that your pet was picked up running loose or was turned into a shelter by someone who found it by the road. Unless your pet was wearing a pet license or up-to-date micro-chip identification, there is no way of making a positive identification. Many animals look alike, and it is impossible for MAS personnel to know from your description whether or not they are holding your pet. Therefore, it is vital that you visit the shelter daily to look for yourself. Many pets turn up weeks or even months after they disappear, so keep checking your local shelter regularly.
Overcrowding has forced us to impose a 72 hour minimum holding period before the animal becomes property of the City of Memphis. At the end of this time period, decisions must be made - will this animal be placed for adoption or will it have to be humanely euthanized? We strive to hold animals for as long as possible by placing them for adoption. However, because of public safety or in the best interest of the animal they are often humanely euthanized.
Fill out a form in the lost/found binder at the Shelter with information about your missing pet and include a picture if possible. Also, post your pet's information on these websites:
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