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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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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

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Bendigo

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Adelaide

Australian Shepherd

Female, 2 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Toowoomba

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Hobart

Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Zane

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Birmingham, AL
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Lotus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 8 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Twinkle

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 yr
Birmingham, AL
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Tracy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 2 mos
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

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Ragland, AL 35131

Cullman Animal Control & Shelter

935 Convent RD NE,
Cullman, AL 35055

Another Chance Dog Rescue

Alabaster, AL 35007

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Belgian Tervuren

Female, Puppy
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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Nala

Parson Russell Terrier

Female, Puppy
Locust Fork, AL
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Maggie Mae

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Hoover, AL
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Naomi

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Hoover, AL
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Blackjack

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Homewood, AL
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Cami

Great Pyrenees/Labrador Retriever

Female, 10 mos
Birmingham, AL

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