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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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Address
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 Noah's adoption status with email updates.
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Noah

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Hound (Unknown Type)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 4 yrs
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Dharma's adoption status with email updates.
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Dharma

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Caberet's adoption status with email updates.
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Caberet

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
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

Talladega Animal Control

809 W. McMillan St,
Talladega, AL 35160

Schnauzer Love Rescue - AL

Birmingham, AL 35203

Daggers Refuge Rescue

Ragland, AL 35131

We'll also keep you updated on GYPSY's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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GYPSY

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs
Odenville, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Scooter's adoption status with email updates.
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Scooter

Bullmastiff/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Cheyanne's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheyanne

Husky/Golden Retriever

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Locust Fork, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Rocco's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocco

Shih Tzu/Parson Russell Terrier

Male, Adult
Locust Fork, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Maximillion's adoption status with email updates.
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Maximillion

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Tuscaloosa, AL

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