Good Samaritans for Animals

Our Mission is to promote healthy relationships between people and their pets. We strive to prevent animal abuse, neglect, and abandonment by promoting and providing love and support to the welfare of all animals in need. We are a non-profit ecumenical Franciscan ministry devoted to the love, care, and welfare of all God's creatures.

Contact
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Website
https://www.facebook.com/GoodSamaritansforAnimals/

Phone
(901) 396-5926

Donation
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Email
revsofmathew@earthlink.net

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Rescue FAQs

We are not just another rescue group but an ecumenical Franciscan ministry devoted to following the example of St. Francis of Assisi in being good Samaritans to all animals in need.
We serve the greater metro area of Memphis, TN.
Primarily Shelby and Tipton Counties of Tennessee

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process begins with the completion of a pre-adoption form. The adoption is completed upon a signed adoption covenant and the receipt of an adoption donation that is based upon the expenses incurred in caring for the animal. The base donation is $50/cat and $150/dog.

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Good Samaritans for Animals

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