Mission: Since 1933, the Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County has been providing shelter, food and medical care for thousands of unwanted, neglected and abused animals. Our mission is as follows: To save the lives of animals that have been injured, abused, and neglected
To prevent animal cruelty
To enrich the human experience through animal companionship

Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1976, and donations are tax-deductible.