Greater Birmingham Humane Society

Animal shelter in Birmingham, Alabama

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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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Mia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 6 mos

Birmingham, AL

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Fireyo

Schnoodle

Male, 4 yrs

Birmingham, AL

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Good with dogs
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Lyra

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos

Birmingham, AL

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(when grown) -
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No Details Provided
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Willow

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 9 mos

Birmingham, AL

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(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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Dora

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 mos

Birmingham, AL

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(when grown) -
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Bonnie

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos

Birmingham, AL

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Simone

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo

Birmingham, AL

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Sesame

Domestic Mediumhair

Female, 1 yr

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

Central Alabama Scottie and Westie Rescue (CASWR)

2045 Crestmont Drive, Vestavia Hills, AL 35226

Katdadde Inc.

Homewood, AL 35209

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Jane

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 mos

Homewood, AL

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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
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Pearl

Labrador Retriever/Greyhound

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos

Homewood, AL

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Good with dogs
House-trained
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Moby

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

Male, 5 mos

Homewood, AL

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Good with dogs
Good with cats
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