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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 Maricus's adoption status with email updates.
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Maricus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Rollo's adoption status with email updates.
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Rollo

Rottweiler

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Husky

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Husky

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Husky

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

Labrador Retriever

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

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1108 38th Street,
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We'll also keep you updated on Maggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maggie

Great Dane/Cane Corso

Female, 3 yrs
Homewood, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Great Pyrenees's adoption status with email updates.
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Great Pyrenees

Great Pyrenees

Male, Puppy
BIRMINGHAM, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Henry's adoption status with email updates.
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Henry

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Labrador Retriever

Female, 10 yrs 5 mos
Helena, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Caramel's adoption status with email updates.
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Caramel

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Columbiana, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Prince Harold's adoption status with email updates.
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Prince Harold

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Hoover, AL

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