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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

We'll also keep you updated on Galaxy's adoption status with email updates.
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Galaxy

Husky/German Shepherd Dog

Male, 3 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Benson's adoption status with email updates.
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Benson

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 6 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Patches's adoption status with email updates.
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Patches

Havana Brown

Female, 6 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Bustelo's adoption status with email updates.
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Bustelo

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 mo
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Priscilla's adoption status with email updates.
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Priscilla

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Dunkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Dunkin

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 mo
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Lavazza's adoption status with email updates.
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Lavazza

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 mo
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Penelope's adoption status with email updates.
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Penelope

Hound (Unknown Type)

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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Saint Gertrude Rescue

Birmingham, AL 35180

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Leeds, AL 35094

We'll also keep you updated on Fiona's adoption status with email updates.
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Fiona

American Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 9 mos
Jemison, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Tal's adoption status with email updates.
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Tal

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Homewood, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Fila Brasileiro

Female, Adult
Jasper, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Nick's adoption status with email updates.
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Nick

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs 1 mo
Columbiana, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Bandit's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandit

Shih Tzu

Male, Adult
Locust Fork, AL
We'll also keep you updated on American Pit Bull Terrier's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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American Pit Bull Terrier

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
BIRMINGHAM, AL

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