Athens-Limestone Animal Shelter

Animal shelter in Athens, Alabama

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Address

1701 Hwy 72 East, Athens, AL 35611

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Adoptable Pets at Athens-Limestone Animal Shelter

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Shelter FAQs

Athens Animal Services is a non-profit shelter dedicated to supporting lost, surrendered, and homeless pets within the Athens community. Each year, we care for thousands of dogs and cats, providing compassionate, life-saving support to animals in need.
Athens City and Limestone County, Alabama
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Pay Fee

Additional adoption info

Adoption fees
$170 for animals 5 months and under
$110 for animals 6+ months

All of our cats are FIV/FeLV tested, up-to-date on the standard vaccines (FVCRP, Rabies and Leukemia), de-wormed and current on flea and tick prevention. Kittens under 5 months (or 5 lbs) will be placed on our Kitten Plan, which includes spay/neuter once the kitten is cleared for surgery. Kittens/cats over 5 months or 5 lbs, will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Felines can be micro-chipped upon request, and are registered with 24Petwatch.

All our dogs are heartworm tested (at 6 months), up-to-date on Parvo, Distemper, Bordetella and Rabies shots, micro-chipped and current on heartworm preventative and flea/tick prevention. Puppies under 5 months will be placed on our Puppy Plan, which includes spay/neuter once the puppy is cleared for surgery. Dogs/puppies over 5 months (this may vary due to breed), will be spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Dogs/puppies are micro-chipped and registered with 24Petwatch

If interested in an animal at our shelter please fill out an adoption application online at https://www.alanimalservices.com/animals
Once we receive your application, one of our dedicated team members will process it and be in contact to schedule a meet and greet for you and your potential new family member. This is an opportunity for you and the animal to get to know each other better. We believe in finding the best possible match for both the animal and the adopter, so we are here to guide you through the entire adoption process and answer any questions you may have. Thank you for considering adopting from us!

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CANNOLI

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Capshaw, AL

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Good with kids
Good with dogs
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House-trained
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BUZZ

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young

Capshaw, AL

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Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
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Cathy

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos

Athens, AL

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