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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 Addie's adoption status with email updates.
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Addie

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Vincent's adoption status with email updates.
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Vincent

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 11 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Max

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 11 mos
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Jewel's adoption status with email updates.
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Jewel

Golden Retriever

Female, 9 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

Greyhound Pets of America - North Alabama

1000 John Rogers Dr.,
Birmingham, AL 35210

Australian Shepherd Rescue of Alabama

P.O. Box 414,
Clay, AL 35048

We'll also keep you updated on TUSC-Stray-tu301's adoption status with email updates.
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TUSC-Stray-tu301

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 mo
Tuscaloosa, AL
We'll also keep you updated on 3 kittens Michelle litter's adoption status with email updates.
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3 kittens Michelle litter

American Shorthair

Female
Jemison, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Dreamy's adoption status with email updates.
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Dreamy

American Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Jasper, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Reagan's adoption status with email updates.
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Reagan

Black Mouth Cur/Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Chelsea, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Chips's adoption status with email updates.
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Chips

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 mos
Tuscaloosa, AL

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