Humane Society Pet Rescue and Adoption Center

Gadsden, AL

A nonprofit shelter operating since 1973, caring for homeless and abandoned animals in the Gadsden and Attalla area with shelter, food and veterinary care.

Adoption fee From $100

Hours Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 11am-3pm, closed Wed & Sun

Areas served Gadsden, Attalla and Etowah County, Alabama

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $100

All animals: $100
includes spay/neuter, microchip and required vaccines

How it works

Contact the shelter or visit an adoption event (held regularly at local Petco and Pet Supermarket locations) to meet available cats. The adoption fee is due at the time of adoption.

Location

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The area

Etowah County at a glance

Population 103,105

Housing units 47,603

Est. households with a cat 12,651

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

Does the shelter accept owner surrenders?

Not directly. HSPRAC partners with Adopt-a-Pet's Rehome platform (rehome.adoptapet.com) so you can rehome your pet directly.

How much is the adoption fee?

$100 for any animal, which includes spay/neuter, microchip, and required vaccines.

Where can I meet adoptable cats?

At the shelter during open hours, or at regular adoption events at local Petco and Pet Supermarket locations.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Owner surrenders are handled through the Rehome service at rehome.adoptapet.com.

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