Athens-Limestone Animal Shelter Start an adoption application

A nonprofit shelter serving lost, surrendered and homeless pets in the Athens and Limestone County community, reuniting lost animals with their families, providing medical care and running adoptions.

Adoption fee From $110
Hours Mon-Fri 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, closed weekends
Areas served Athens and Limestone County, Alabama
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $110
  • Animals 5 months and under: $170
  • Animals 6+ months: $110
  • includes FIV/FeLV testing, core vaccines (FVRCP, rabies, feline leukemia), deworming and flea/tick prevention
Requirements

Complete an adoption application; the shelter verifies veterinary references before finalizing.

How it works

Both appointments and walk-ins are welcome. The shelter asks that you submit a request through its website so staff can schedule a time.

Location

Find Athens-Limestone Animal Shelter

The area

Limestone County at a glance

Population 111,233
Housing units 44,354
Est. households with a cat 13,146

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the shelter's hours?

Monday through Friday, 9am-12pm and 1-4pm (closed for lunch). Closed on weekends.

How do I surrender a pet?

Complete the Cat or Dog Surrender Form online. An intake coordinator will contact you to schedule an appointment or let you know about waitlist status. Bring photo ID, proof of residency, and any veterinary records.

Does the shelter offer low-cost spay/neuter?

Not directly, but staff can refer you to North Alabama resources that do.

Get involved

Support Athens-Limestone Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

Complete the Cat Surrender Form online; an intake coordinator will contact you to schedule a turn-in appointment or let you know if there is a waitlist. Bring photo ID, proof of residency, and any veterinary records.

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