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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

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Shorty

American Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Male, 6 yrs
Birmingham, AL
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Devon

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs
Birmingham, AL
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Herbie

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 yrs
Birmingham, AL
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Deacon

Great Pyrenees

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Wally

Dachshund

Male, 4 yrs
Birmingham, AL
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Leo

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 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

Bama Bully Rescue

PO Box 2123, None,
Birmingham, AL 35201

Have a Heart Animal Rescue and Adoption

PO Box 660766,
Birmingham, AL 35266

Ruff to Riches Animal Rescue

14859 Hwy 171,
Northport, AL 35475

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Gamila

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young
Locust Fork, AL
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TUSC-Wildlife-80436

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Tiger

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 mos
Hoover, AL
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Molly

American Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Jemison, AL
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Ruby

Fila Brasileiro

Female, Adult
Jasper, AL
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Janie

Australian Shepherd/Husky

Female, 4 mos
Birmingham, AL

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