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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 Isabella's adoption status with email updates.
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Isabella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Cookie's adoption status with email updates.
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Cookie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Shirley's adoption status with email updates.
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Shirley

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Selma's adoption status with email updates.
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Selma

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Bessie's adoption status with email updates.
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Bessie

Labrador Retriever

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

Shih Tzu

Male, 5 yrs 6 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Melton's adoption status with email updates.
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Melton

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 7 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

Katdadde Inc.

Pinson, AL 35126

West Alabama Animal Rescue

PO Box 72067,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35407

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Hoover, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Sunny's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunny

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Tuscaloosa, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Clarabelle *NEEDS FOSTER*'s adoption status with email updates.
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Clarabelle *NEEDS FOSTER*

Neapolitan Mastiff

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Jason's adoption status with email updates.
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Jason

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Columbiana, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Precious's adoption status with email updates.
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Precious

Ragdoll

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Jemison, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Chi Chi's adoption status with email updates.
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Chi Chi

Shiba Inu

Female, Young
Locust Fork, AL

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