Germantown Animal Shelter

The Germantown Animal Shelter is all about making sure every paw finds its perfect match. Our shelter can host up to 15 dogs and 25 cats, ensuring they have a comfortable stay until they find their forever families. The shelter welcomes volunteers who walk and bathe dogs, play with cats and help socialize the animals. We particularly need volunteers who can help out on weekdays. Volunteers are required to attend a 20-minute orientation session before interacting with pets. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and accompanied by their parent/guardian up to age 16. 

Make a Donation

The shelter accepts donations of food and supplies. Preferred pet food brands include Royal Canin, Purina, Iams, Hill's Science Diet, Eukanuba and Diamond. The shelter always has a need for toys, grooming, supplies, sanitation supplies, animal beds, blankets, leashes, collars and harnesses.

Where to Find Us

The shelter is located at 7700 Southern Avenue. Animal control services are provided Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adoption services are available Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Germantown Animal Shelter will impound animals that pose an immediate threat to public safety, that need immediate medical care, are in danger or a danger to themselves. Strays will continue to be impounded as space allows. If assistance is needed to care for a stray while in a citizen's custody, please contact us for aid.

The Germantown Animal Shelter is also responsible for responding to all animal-related ordinance issues. For stray animal pick-up, dead animal pick-up or for more information, call (901) 757-7358. Additional questions, email animalshelter@germantown-tn.gov. We might not receive direct messages sent through this platform.