Adoption pricing: 

The dog and puppy adoption fee is $100*. This includes Spay/Neuter, Rabies vaccination, Series of 7 in 1 vaccines, Bordetella vaccine, Heartworm testing, De-worming, and Microchip implant. 

The cat and kitten adoption fee is $40. This includes Spay/Neuter, Rabies vaccination, Series of 4 in 1 vaccines, FeLv/FIV combo diagnostic test, Feline Leukemia vaccine, De-worming, and Microchip implant. 

Adoption Process: 

  • Scroll down on this page to view our adoptable pets, or visit the shelter to choose a pet you wish to adopt.

  • Click on the “dog application” or “cat application” tab to complete an adoption application, go to www.petango.com/wmas, or pick up an adoption application at the shelter.

  • When you submit the application, speak to the shelter adoption coordinator about your pet needs and wishes.

  • Spend time with the animal to ensure he/she is what you are looking for. If you already have a pet at home, discuss doing a shelter meet and greet with the adoption coordinator.

  • Landlord and vet information will be checked out during the adoption approval process.

  • If adopting a dog, fencing will be checked.

***It generally takes 72 hours for the adoption committee to review an adoption application and decide if the animal is a good fit for your family; we are looking for a forever home for our animals and want to ensure that we have a perfect fit! Our Adoption Coordinator will contact you once he has reviewed your application***

  • All animals will be spayed or neutered** prior to leaving the shelter with the exception of:

    • Puppies or kittens under the age of 16 weeks; they must return at a later date for surgery.

    • An animal that the veterinarian feels, due to health reasons or age, should not be altered.

Click the Search button below to see our available pets!

**Sterilization of any animal adopted from an animal shelter in the state of Arkansas is LAW.

  • Owner surrendered animals are available for immediate adoption.  

  • Stray animals are available after a 6-day hold, if owner is unknown.

  • There is a 10-day hold if the owner is known. *City of West Memphis Ordinance 1867.