Greater Birmingham Humane Society

Animal shelter in Birmingham, Alabama

Get in touch with this shelter

Address

300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209

Hours of Operation

    Monday: Closed
    Tuesday-Saturday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
    Sunday: Closed

Contact

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Shelter FAQs

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