Birmingham, AL
One of Alabama's largest animal welfare organizations, operating since 1883 to promote the humane treatment of people and animals through education, advocacy and services. It runs an adoption center, animal control services, humane education programmes and community outreach.
Your residence must allow pets, and you should be able to provide regular food, vaccinations and possible emergency medical care. Bring current veterinary records (or contact info) for existing pets, and have your whole household visit.
Adoptions are first come, first served. Applications must be submitted by 4pm to be considered the same day.
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.
Often yes. Adoptions can be finalized same-day if your application is submitted by the shelter's daily deadline.
Adults 19 and older whose own pets are spayed/neutered and current on vaccines. GBHS provides all supplies, including food and veterinary care, at no charge.
Owner surrender is by appointment only at the Snow Drive facility. Email contactus@gbhs.org or call (205) 942-1211 to schedule. Staff will share alternatives first where possible.
Pet surrenders are by appointment only. Contact the shelter to arrange one.
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