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Memphis Animal Shelter ends online adoption applications, moves process in person

March 16, 2026

MAS announced March 14 that it has removed adoption applications from its website. Instead, anyone seriously interested in adopting must visit the shelter and apply in person.

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2026-03-16T12:34:00	MAS removes online adoption applications from website	MAS removes online adoption applications from website March 16, 2026 Memphis Animal Services (MAS) has removed online adoption applications from their website, the organization said Monday.
2026-03-15T18:29:44	Lifeline Animal Services hosts first Super Adopt-A-Thon in Alpharetta	Lifeline Animal Services hosts first Super Adopt-A-Thon in Alpharetta March 15, 2026 Lifeline Animal Services held its first Super Adopt-A-Thon Sunday, bringing together 150 dogs from Fulton and DeKalb counties for a one-day adoption event at Little Pine Trail in Alpharetta.
2026-03-15T13:06:04	Find your furry friend at dog adopt-a-thon in Alpharetta	Find your furry friend at dog adopt-a-thon in Alpharetta March 15, 2026 Dog lovers looking to add a new companion to the family can meet their match at a major adoption event Sunday at Union Hill Park, featuring more than 100 dogs from LifeLine Animal Project locations and foster homes.
2026-03-14T14:02:19	Local animal shelters work together to bring mega adoption event to Towson	Local animal shelters work together to bring mega adoption event to Towson March 14, 2026 Local animal shelters are trying to find fur-ever homes for the animals in their care during their Find Your Lucky Charm mega adoption event.
2026-03-13T22:03:25	Dog taken by animal services after police say it bit 10-year-old girl	Dog taken by animal services after police say it bit 10-year-old girl March 13, 2026 ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A dog is now with Rochester Animal Services (RAS) after police say it bit a 10-year-old girl.It happened at a home on Dewey Avenue in Rochester around 2 p.m. Friday. A News10NBC photojournalist was there when the dog was loaded into an RAS van.Police say the girl’s injuries are non-life threatening.
2026-03-13T20:21:31	Malnourished and Abandoned Baby Bobcat Receives Life-Saving Blood Transfusion from House Cat and Ret	Malnourished and Abandoned Baby Bobcat Receives Life-Saving Blood Transfusion from House Cat and Ret March 13, 2026 Wildlife rescuers say the kitten was unresponsive and near death when it was first found
2026-03-13T19:22:40	Driver sees Frenchie alone on Baltimore street — then realizes she can't move	Driver sees Frenchie alone on Baltimore street — then realizes she can't move March 13, 2026 Meet Girty Mae: a sweet little Frenchie whose story begins in an unfortunate place.
2026-03-13T18:56:05	Man Deciding Which Cat To Adopt Suddenly Feels A Paw On His Shoulder	Man Deciding Which Cat To Adopt Suddenly Feels A Paw On His Shoulder March 13, 2026 They were meant to be.
2026-03-13T18:44:08	Pet of the week: Joey, an American pitbull terrier mix	Pet of the week: Joey, an American pitbull terrier mix March 13, 2026 Nina Thompson of the San Diego Humane Society is in studio introducing us to Joey, who is a 6-year-old American Pitbull Terrier Mix.
2026-03-13T12:00:00	Meet Twixxie and Chestor: Eastsider Pets of the Week!	Meet Twixxie and Chestor: Eastsider Pets of the Week! March 13, 2026 Find the latest available pets for adoption in Los Angeles.
2026-03-13T11:12:46	Cat control efforts leading to a less stressful kitten season in Southern Arizona	Cat control efforts leading to a less stressful kitten season in Southern Arizona March 13, 2026 Kitten season kicks off in a few months in Southern Arizona, and shelters say they have a little extra space available.
2026-03-12T22:45:01	Zoe the Puffy kitten recovers at Palm Springs Animal Shelter	Zoe the Puffy kitten recovers at Palm Springs Animal Shelter March 12, 2026 Social media users are also calling the kitten Puff Kitty or Mrs. Puff.
2026-03-12T19:52:00	Pima County residents invited to PACC's free spay and neuter event	Pima County residents invited to PACC's free spay and neuter event March 12, 2026 TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The Pima Animal Care Center is hosting another free spay and neuter surgery event on Friday. Pima County residents can also participate in a free wellness
2026-03-12T18:25:39	New Nexus Group and Best Friends Animal Society team up to bring pets and people together	New Nexus Group and Best Friends Animal Society team up to bring pets and people together March 12, 2026 New Connections Adoption Weekend will feature fee-waived adoptions at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center March 20-22.
2026-03-12T15:42:13	Woman Drives 8 Hours To Rescue The Dog Her Ex Dropped At The Shelter	Woman Drives 8 Hours To Rescue The Dog Her Ex Dropped At The Shelter March 12, 2026 Leaving him there wasn't an option.
2026-03-12T03:32:37	Dade City ranch owner’s cattle attacked by pack of dogs for months	Dade City ranch owner’s cattle attacked by pack of dogs for months March 12, 2026 A pack of dogs has repeatedly attacked and killed cattle at a ranch in Dade City. Surveillance video shows the dogs racing across the property in the dark and closing in on cows.
2026-03-11T00:43:02	County Department of Animal Services to Help Roaming Dogs Issue in North Shore	County Department of Animal Services to Help Roaming Dogs Issue in North Shore March 11, 2026 In a continued effort to address residents’ concerns regarding stray dogs roaming the streets in the community of North Shore, Riverside County Department of Animal Services will Wednesday conduct a field and education operation. “This is part of our follow-up to help the community and provide improved safety in North Shore,” Supervisor Manuel Perez said []
2026-03-10T23:54:28	Gordie, the dog rescued from an icy Detroit River last month, listed for adoption	Gordie, the dog rescued from an icy Detroit River last month, listed for adoption March 10, 2026 The Michigan Humane Society wrote on social media Tuesday that Gordie spent time over the last couple of weeks healing but was ready for a patient, caring home.
2026-03-10T19:53:58	Dog rescued near Gordie Howe Bridge claimed by family	Dog rescued near Gordie Howe Bridge claimed by family March 10, 2026 The German Shepherd mix that was taken into the care of Michigan Humane and had been claimed by his family.
2026-03-10T12:36:28	Meet Little Boy, a gentle and goofy Shepherd mix who’s really a big boy	Meet Little Boy, a gentle and goofy Shepherd mix who’s really a big boy March 10, 2026 At 75 pounds, this gentle giant is pure sweetness, and everyone who meets this Shepherd mix quickly falls in love.
2026-03-10T12:30:16	Meet Garnet, a friendly, ‘fun-sized’ and surprisingly muscle-bound pup	Meet Garnet, a friendly, ‘fun-sized’ and surprisingly muscle-bound pup March 10, 2026 At 6 years old, Garnet is a pocket bully mix who is social and thrives around people.
2026-03-10T12:00:00	Pets of the Week	Pets of the Week March 10, 2026 Anyone interested in adopting this week’s featured pets can make an appointment to meet them at Pasco County Animal Services, 19640 Dogpatch Lane, Land O’Lakes, by calling 813-929-1212 or going
2026-03-10T12:00:00	University of Tennessee College of Social Work establishes Center for Pet Family Well-Being	University of Tennessee College of Social Work establishes Center for Pet Family Well-Being March 10, 2026 The University of Tennessee, Knoxville College of Social Work has launched the Center for Pet Family Well-Being, expanding a nationally recognized initiative focused on pet-inclusive families. Building on eight years of research and $12 million in grants, the center advances a One Health Systems framework connecting health, social, and community systems nationwide.
2026-03-10T12:00:00	Riverside County Hosting “Midnight March Muttness” Free Pet Adoption Event	Riverside County Hosting “Midnight March Muttness” Free Pet Adoption Event March 10, 2026 Riverside County Animal Services is hosting a special adoption event offering free pet adoptions to help reduce overcrowding in local shelters.

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