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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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Shirley

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs
Birmingham, AL
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Addie

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 8 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Holly

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Bernie

St. Bernard

Male, 2 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Bubba

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Goblin

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Reba

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Birmingham, AL
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Ivy

Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs
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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134 Bibb Lane,
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935 Convent RD NE,
Cullman, AL 35055

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Alabaster, AL 35007

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Dawn

Hound (Unknown Type)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Helena, AL
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Ryder

Blue Heeler/Dutch Shepherd

Male, 2 mos
Birmingham, AL
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John

Australian Kelpie/German Shepherd Dog

Male, Puppy
Locust Fork, AL
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Regan

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 10 mos
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Cane Corso

Female, Puppy
BIRMINGHAM, AL
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George

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 8 yrs
Columbiana, AL

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