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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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Vulpix

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Rhett

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 1 mo
Birmingham, AL
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Anastasia

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Digby

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Honey

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 mos
Birmingham, AL
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Cookie

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

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TUSC-Stray-80081

Domestic Shorthair

Male, < 1 month
Tuscaloosa, AL
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TUSC-Stray-80076_2

Domestic Shorthair

Male, < 1 month
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Big Brother

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Columbiana, AL
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Anastasia

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs 3 mos
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Twinkie

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Cheeto

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Tuscaloosa, AL

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