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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Adoptable Pets at Greater Birmingham Humane Society

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Sampson

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Birmingham, AL

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(when grown) -
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Arthur

Boxer

Male, 1 yr 8 mos

Birmingham, AL

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N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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No Details Provided
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Oakley

Schnauzer (Giant)/Schnoodle

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos

Birmingham, AL

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(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Ada

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 mos

Birmingham, AL

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Drake

Basset Hound/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos

Birmingham, AL

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Matilda

Chihuahua

Female, 1 yr

Birmingham, AL

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Preston

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 mos

Birmingham, AL

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Britt

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 mos

Birmingham, AL

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Pierce

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 9 mos

Birmingham, AL

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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

Pets at shelters and rescues near Greater Birmingham Humane Society

Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue

3432 Old Columbiana Road, Hoover, AL 35226

Alabama Animal Adoption Society

2808 Crescent Avenue, Homewood, AL 35209

Have a Heart Animal Rescue and Adoption

PO Box 660766, Birmingham, AL 35266

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coco

African Grey

Male, Young

Birmingham, AL

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Size
(when grown) Medium
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Good with kids
Good with birds
Needs special attention
Needs experienced adopter
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Mr. Whiskers

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo

Homewood, AL

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(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Not good with dogs
Not good with cats
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Oscar

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Homewood, AL

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(when grown) -
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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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