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Greater Birmingham Humane Society

Animal shelter in Birmingham, AL

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society's mission is to promote the humane treatment of animals and people through education, advocacy and services.

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300 Snow Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
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300 Snow Drive

Birmingham, AL 35209

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Adoptable pets at Greater Birmingham Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Maple's adoption status with email updates.
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Maple

Domestic Longhair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Lyla's adoption status with email updates.
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Lyla

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Box

Cane Corso

Male, 1 yr
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Jelly Roll's adoption status with email updates.
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Jelly Roll

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Shih Tzu

Female, 2 yrs
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Ranger's adoption status with email updates.
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Ranger

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Owen's adoption status with email updates.
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Owen

Rottweiler

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Yuki's adoption status with email updates.
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Yuki

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Birmingham, AL

Shelter FAQs

Greater Birmingham, Jefferson County & surrounding areas

Additional adoption info

Fees for adopting a pet at the GBHS are as follows:

Cats, kittens, dogs or puppies:
- Animals six months and under: $100
- Animals older than six months: $50
- Rabbits: $25
- Ferrets: $50
- Rats, Guinea Pigs & Hamsters: $10 for one or $15 for a pair

NOTE: A fee of $10 for the Microchip (including free registration and services for the first year) is included in the adoption fee for Dogs/Cats/Puppies/Kittens. However, if an animal's adoption fee has been waived or if someone adopts using a military discount, the $10 Microchip Fee will still be required.


The adoption fees include:
* Flea & tick preventive
* Deworming treatment
* Initial vaccinations
* Rabies vaccination - for pets over 3 months
* Feline leukemia test - for cats 3 months and older
* Heartworm test - for dogs 6 months and older
* Heartworm preventive - for dogs 6 months and older
* Microchip, corresponding tag & registration (1 yr)
* Spay/neuter surgery
* Daily care

Adoption application

https://gbhs.org/adoptionapplication

Pets at shelters & rescues near Greater Birmingham Humane Society

K9 ResQ of Alabama, Inc.

1606 Grove Place,
Birmingham, AL 35209

GBHS Animal Care & Control - Jasper

2302 Birmingham Ave,
Jasper, AL 35501

We'll also keep you updated on 250104F025's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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250104F025

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Cleveland, AL
We'll also keep you updated on 240108K057's adoption status with email updates.
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240108K057

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Cleveland, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Penny's adoption status with email updates.
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Penny

Border Collie

Female, Young
Locust Fork, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Briar's adoption status with email updates.
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Briar

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Hoover, AL
We'll also keep you updated on 250102K001 - Paris's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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250102K001 - Paris

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 mo
Cleveland, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Roberto's adoption status with email updates.
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Roberto

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 4 yrs
Columbiana, AL

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