West Memphis Arkansas Animal Shelter
Promoting the health, safety, & welfare of citizens & animals in West Memphis, Arkansas.
The West Memphis Animal Shelter (also known as West Memphis Animal Services) has a long-standing commitment to serving the West Memphis community by rescuing, sheltering, and finding forever homes for countless dogs and cats. Continued generosity ensures the shelter can sustain its mission—rescuing animals and placing pets in loving homes. Whether you’re looking to adopt a new companion, foster temporarily, or donate resources, your support is a lifeline for these animals and their dedicated caregivers.
Our adoption portal lists dozens of adoptable pets—puppies, adult dogs and kittens/cats available across age ranges from as young as a month old to a few years old.
From the cost of adoption to what’s included, we hear many of the same quesions on a daily basis. We hope this will be a great resource to get started on your journey.
From the time you meet your new pet here at our facility to the time you take them home, we make the pet adoption process smooth and the pricing affordable.
As a city-run, licensed facility, the shelter relies heavily on community support. Essential needs include monetary donations, supplies (food, toys, cleaning items, puppy pads), and volunteers to help with fostering, socializing, and day‑to‑day care. Any amount is helpful.
Applications can be submitted by:
The adoption committee typically takes up to 72 hours to evaluate applications and decide if the match is right for the animal and your family. The adoption coordinator will notify you once a decision has been made.
Yes. All pets are spayed/neutered before adoption except puppies/kittens under 16 weeks (who must return later for surgery) or those deemed by a veterinarian to be too young or unhealthy for the procedure. Sterilization is required by Arkansas law.
