"I believe in animal rights, and high among them is the right to the gentle stroke of a human hand. "
~ Robert Brault
"Think occasionally of the suffering of which you spare yourself the sight."
~ Albert Schweitzer
Dedicated to Tiger
Tiger was one of those special dogs who defied description. If you have ever known a dog like Tiger, you know what we mean. If you have not, our hope is that, someday, you will be privileged to know and love one. When that time comes, you will experience what we have learned: loving one dog opens the door to loving every dog. Tiger is the reason for Red Fern Animal Shelter.
Tiger
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Assistance
Animal overpopulation is a huge problem in our area. We urge you to have your cats and dogs spayed and neutered. If you live in West Tennessee and need information on low cost spay/neuter, please visit this website for more information. If you live in a county not on the list, scroll to the bottom of the page and contact the organizations under "Programs Covering All of West Tennesssee."
Who We Are
Red Fern Animal Shelter is a no-kill, non-profit, 501(c)(3) shelter located between Martin and Dresden in Weakley County, Tennessee. We operate entirely on the basis of public donations and receive no funding from the city, county, or state to help us with expenses. We are staffed by volunteers -- we have no paid staff.
We currently shelter more than 100 dogs and around 50 cats. Our dogs receive food, clean water, exercise, Frontline, and Heartgard. They also receive the same expert medical attention that our own dogs get. The only thing our dogs need more of is one-on-one attention and love from a special person or family. But you are reading this, so there is hope!
Our Mission
Our mission is to facilitate the adoption of companion animals to permanent and caring homes, to reduce pet overpopulation and abuse by promoting spay/neuter and responsible pet ownership, and to provide a sanctuary for animals deemed unsuitable for adoption.
Adopting a Friend
Don't skip reading this section if you are unable to adopt a shelter animal!! You can still "adopt" by sponsoring a cat or dog. Just click here, then scroll through the listings and pick out one (or more!) animals that you'd like to sponsor. Click on the animal's name, and you'll see a green "Sponsor Me" button near the animal's photo. After doing this, tell all your friends that you "adopted" a shelter cat or dog from Red Fern! Your sponsorship will help pay for "your" animal's food, vaccinations, heartworm prevention, and veterinary care while in the shelter.
If one of our dogs or cats catches your attention and you're considering adopting, please contact us. You may reach us at this site through the link to our email address, or you may call (731) 332-9116 or (731) 332-0318. We work full-time, so please be prepared to leave a message. We will return your call as soon as possible. You will be asked to complete an online adoption application, after which a home visit will be made and references will be checked. We will also ask you to visit Red Fern Animal Shelter on more than one occasion so that you can spend time with the dog or cat that you are interested in adopting. If all goes well, you will be required to sign an adoption contract.
Our adoption fee for dogs is $200. If long-distance transportation is required, there is an additional minimum $150 transportation fee. Our adoption fees may seem high, but our average cost for spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, Heartgard, and Frontline is $300.00. Please do not equate a dog's value with his/her cost in dollars. We have no "cheap dogs." Our careful screening process and adoption fees are intended to protect the animals we have grown to love so much. You are making a commitment for the duration of the adopted pet’s life. We take our responsibilities very seriously. Our only interest is in placing our dogs with adopters who will do the same.
Dedicated to Tiger
