MEMPHIS ANIMAL SHELTER

Memphis Code of Ordinances tit. 8, ch. 8-12

in effect

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 8-12-1 Establishment and supervision.

Sec. 8-12-1. - Establishment and supervision. A Memphis Animal Shelter is established under the division of public services. The operation and management of such shelter shall be under the supervision of the administrator in charge of the city animal shelter. (Code 1967, § 7-12; Code 1985, § 5-26; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 3-9-1982; Ord. No. 5214, §§ 1, 7, 9-7-2007)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 8-12-2 Business hours.

Sec. 8-12-2. - Business hours. The city animal shelter shall post in a conspicuous and prominent location at the shelter the business hours as designated by the animal services administrator, subject to concurrence by the director of public service. (Code 1967, § 7-13; Code 1985, § 5-27; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 3-9-1982; Ord. No. 5214, § 8, 9-7-2007)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 8-12-3 Badges, uniforms and police power of shelter officers.

Sec. 8-12-3. - Badges, uniforms and police power of shelter officers. The animal shelter officers and assistants shall wear badges and uniforms designating them as shelter employees. Shelter officers shall have the necessary police powers for the enforcement of this title and the penal laws of the state regulating the keeping, care and impounding of animals. (Code 1967, § 7-14; Code 1985, § 5-28; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 3-9-1982)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 8-12-4 Resisting or interfering with animal shelter employee.

Sec. 8-12-4. - Resisting or interfering with animal shelter employee. It is unlawful for any person to resist or interfere with an animal shelter employee in the performance of his or her duties by acting in a violent and tumultuous manner toward any animal officer so that such officer is placed in danger of safety of his or her life, limb or health. (Code 1967, § 7-44; Code 1985, § 5-29; Ord. No. 3189, § 1, 3-9-1982)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 8-12-5 Animal shelter advisory committee—Creation.

Sec. 8-12-5. - Animal shelter advisory committee—Creation. There is hereby created the animal shelter advisory committee, consisting of seven citizens of the city, who shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to approval of the city council, for a term of two years or until their successors are appointed and qualified, and who shall serve without compensation, or oath. The manager in charge of the animal shelter and the health officer shall be ex officio members of such committee. (Ord. No. 5260, § 1(part), 6-12-2008)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 8-12-6 Animal shelter advisory committee—Chairperson and secretary.

Sec. 8-12-6. - Animal shelter advisory committee—Chairperson and secretary. The chairperson and the secretary of the animal shelter advisory committee shall be designated by the mayor when making appointments to the committee. (Ord. No. 5260, § 1(part), 6-12-2008)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 8-12-7 Animal shelter advisory committee—Rules and regulations.

Sec. 8-12-7. - Animal shelter advisory committee—Rules and regulations. The animal shelter advisory committee shall have the power to make rules and regulations for the conduct of its business. Such committee shall meet regularly as prescribed by its rules, and upon call of its chairperson. (Ord. No. 5260, § 1(part), 6-12-2008)

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 8-12-8 Animal shelter advisory committee—Powers and duties.

Sec. 8-12-8. - Animal shelter advisory committee—Powers and duties. In addition to other duties prescribed by this title, the animal shelter advisory committee shall: A. Assist the animal shelter staff in the investigation and prosecution, if necessary, of all complaints of cruelty or mistreatment of animals or fowl, and if necessary, take charge of and make proper disposition of the animals or fowl involved in such complaints, when so requested by the director of public service; B. Advise the director of public service and the animal shelter administrator in matters relating to the efficient and humane operation of the animal shelter; C. Serve as advocates for the humane treatment of animals and fowl, as set out in this title, while maintaining an awareness of the needs to protect and enhance the total environment of the city. (Ord. No. 5260, § 1(part), 6-12-2008)

Source: City of Memphis, Code of Ordinances and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tn/memphis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT8AN_CH8-12MEANSHFetched: 10/28/2026