Baldwin County Animal Shelter

Summerdale, AL

County-run animal shelter serving Baldwin County, Alabama.

Hours Mon-Fri 9am-5pm; 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month.

Areas served Baldwin County

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

Call (251) 972-6834 for current adoption fees.

How it works

Start with the adoption application at https://baldwincountyal.gov/departments/animal-shelter/adoptable-pets, then contact Baldwin County Animal Shelter through https://baldwincountyal.gov/departments/animal-shelter to arrange meeting a cat.

Location

Find Baldwin County Animal Shelter

The area

Baldwin County at a glance

Population 246,989

Housing units 132,258

Est. households with a cat 31,642

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

Where are you located?

The shelter is at 15240 County Road 49 in Summerdale, Alabama.

Is this the same as North Baldwin Animal Shelter?

No. This is the county-run shelter in Summerdale. North Baldwin Animal Shelter is a separate nonprofit in Bay Minette.

How do I find out hours and adoption fees?

Hours and fee amounts are not published as a fixed schedule online. Check the Baldwin County website or contact the shelter directly before visiting.

Get involved

Support Baldwin County Animal Shelter

Surrendering a cat

As the county shelter for Baldwin County, it handles owner surrenders. Contact the shelter through the county website.

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