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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

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 8 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Box's adoption status with email updates.
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Box

Cane Corso

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Daisy's adoption status with email updates.
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Daisy

Shih Tzu

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Owen's adoption status with email updates.
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Owen

Rottweiler

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Save Our Strays

P.O. Box 43057,
Birmingham, AL 35243

New Rattitude - Alabama

Birmingham, AL 35220

Blount Animal Rescue Kennel Inc.

P.O.Box 47,
Locust Fork, AL 35097

We'll also keep you updated on Bull Terrier's adoption status with email updates.
Needs Home Fast
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Bull Terrier

Bull Terrier

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

Shih Tzu/Chihuahua

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

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

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

American Eskimo Dog

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Boxer

Female, 9 mos
Tuscaloosa, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Diesel's adoption status with email updates.
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Diesel

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Tuscaloosa, AL

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