The Bartlett Tennessee Animal Shelter

The Bartlett Animal Shelter is run by the City of Bartlett in Tennessee. (Bartlett is a suburb of Memphis) They rely on the kind hearts of the many volunteers that give their time and/ or donations. The shelter is located at 5220 Shelter Run Lane in Bartlett, Tennessee. They have dogs and cats from babies to adults.

I have personally adopted three animals from the Bartlett shelter: two dogs and a cat. The first animal I adopted from the shelter was a kitten that I have named Vegas. Vegas was adopted in order to be a companion for a kitten I rescued from the middle of a busy intersection. Her name is Siren. Vegas' pregnant mother was brought in to the shelter after being abandoned in a local parking lot. So, Vegas and his siblings were all born here in Bartlett, Tennessee at the shelter. Vegas has since grown into a very handsome, playful, and lovable cat.

My second adoption from the shelter was a female dog approximately one year old. She was given the name Sierra. Sierra had a sad beginning. She had a family until one day when she somehow got hit by a car. Her owners, either not wanting to deal with the dog anymore, or not being able to afford veterinary bills, dropped her off in a parking lot. After an anonymous tip, the Bartlett Animal Shelter found Sierra and brought her in.

At this point, Sierra's injuries were already a couple of days old. Any other shelter would have probably put her to sleep. But, thanks to the wonderful people at the Bartlett Animal Shelter, in Tennessee, Sierra was saved. She still has a large scar on her back leg, and the leg is no longer bendable. Despite a limp, Sierra is still able to play and run just as fast as other dogs. If it were not for this shelter, Sierra would probably not be with us today, and I cannot express how much happiness Sierra has brought to our family. Sierra and I are eternally grateful for the Bartlett Animal Shelter in Bartlett, Tennessee.

Sierra and Dakota were adopted at the Bartlett Animal Shelter.

Credit: Sara Garner

Copyright: Sara Garner