Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County
Since 1933, the Memphis Shelby County Humane Society (MSCHS) has been providing shelter, food and medical care for thousands of unwanted, neglected and abused animals. And for just as long, people like you have kept MSCHS going. We do not receive funds from any state or federal organization or entity. As a non-profit organization, we rely solely on the generosity of individuals and corporations.
Help Make History
The Humane Society of Memphis & Shelby County is entering an exciting new chapter.
We are building an entirely new progressive facility nestled within four acres of Shelby Farms. The new facility is designed to address the inadequacies of our current facilities and achieve many of the goals of the organization.
Our Mission
- To offer refuge, medical care, nourishment, and an opportunity for a second chance for life to injured and abused animals;
- To protect animals from cruelty, neglect, carelessness and ignorance;
- To foster a public sentiment of humanity and gentleness toward animals and promote responsible pet ownership through humane education;
- To enhance the quality of human life with animal companionship.
Charter
The objects of the corporation shall be:
- The prevention and suppression of cruelty, especially of cruelty to animals. And to aid in the enforcement of the laws of the land.
- To disseminate information with reference to the correct manner of handling and treating animals, and to aid, by co-operation with the police officials, in suppressing cruelty, and enforcing the laws and ordinance of the land, to the end that rabies and other diseases may be averted;
- To promote the enactment and enforcement of the humane law;
- To encourage and promote the education, and to stimulate the interest, of the public in the suppression of cruelty, and the promotion and welfare of both humans and animals, and especially children and pets.
Staff
- Ginger Morgan, President gmorgan@memphishumane.org
- Butch Lulloff, Vice President of Operations blulloff@memphishumane.org
- Lynne Maples, Volunteer and Education Services Manager lmaples@memphishumane.org
- Laurie Earnheart, Business Manager learnheart@memphishumane.org
- Peggy Foster, Database Coordinator pfoster@memphishumane.org
- Kathy Spicer, Veterinary Assistant kspicer@memphishumane.org
- Lorie Frezza, Veterinary Assistant lfrezza@memphishumane.org
- Calvin Walker, Cruelty Investigator cwalker@memphishumane.org
- Laura Kersbergen, Cat Adoption Center Manager lkersbergen@memphishumane.org
Board of Directors
- Bridget Graf, President
- Jennifer Bowen, Treasurer
- Julie Van Walsem, Secretary
- Melissa Conner
- Mike Cooper
- Anne Davis
- Bob Egerman
- Dana Farmer
- Mathew Ian John
- Carol LaRocca
- Maria Lapuente
- Sondra Levingston
- Steve Schwartz