Bartlett animal shelter in crisis
BARTLETT, Tenn. – The Bartlett Animal Shelter is calling on the community for help as it struggles to maintain its status as a low kill shelter, according to the shelter's official social media page.
In a social media post Tuesday, those with the shelter say they have worked tirelessly to remain a low kill shelter for 23 years but given the current status of the Memphis Animal Shelter, the flood of animals abandoned, surrendered or found on the street is more than the shelter is equipped to handle at this time.
This comes as Memphis Animal Services (MAS) was forced to close its doors twice this year due to an ongoing Distemper (CDV) outbreak. The shelter has since reopened, but dog intake still remains closed at this time.
'We are only accepting dogs through Emergency Intake Protocols, which apply to cases where an animal control officer is called out to help a dog that is sick or injured, in immediate danger, or poses a public safety risk,' says MAS.
With limited resources available, the Bartlett Animal Shelter is calling on the public for help as adoptions and foster homes continue to plummet.
'We cannot do this alone, says the Bartlett Animal Shelter, 'The animals need you now more than ever.'
If interested in adopting or becoming a foster parent, the shelter is open weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. More information on available pets, can be found on the city's website.
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BARTLETT, Tenn. – The Bartlett Animal Shelter is calling on the community for help as it struggles to maintain its status as a low kill shelter, according to the shelter's official social media page. In a social media post Tuesday, those with the shelter say they have worked tirelessly to remain a low kill shelter for 23 years but given the current status of the Memphis Animal Shelter, the flood of animals abandoned, surrendered or found on the street is more than the shelter is equipped to handle at this time. This comes as Memphis Animal Services (MAS) was forced to close its doors twice this year due to an ongoing Distemper (CDV) outbreak. The shelter has since reopened, but dog intake still remains closed at this time. 'We are only accepting dogs through Emergency Intake Protocols, which apply to cases where an animal control officer is called out to help a dog that is sick or injured, in immediate danger, or poses a public safety risk,' says MAS. With limited resources available, the Bartlett Animal Shelter is calling on the public for help as adoptions and foster homes continue to plummet. 'We cannot do this alone, says the Bartlett Animal Shelter, 'The animals need you now more than ever.' If interested in adopting or becoming a foster parent, the shelter is open weekdays between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. More information on available pets, can be found on the city's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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