Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter Start an adoption application

The municipal animal shelter serving Tuscaloosa, providing care for animals in its custody while working to reunite them with owners or place them in adoptive homes. It runs a foster-first programme aimed at moving animals out of kennels and into homes while they wait.

Adoption fee From $50
Hours Mon-Tue and Thu-Sat 12pm-6pm. Closed Wednesday and Sunday.
Areas served Tuscaloosa and Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $50
  • Cats: $50
  • includes FeLV/FIV test, FVRCP vaccine, dewormer, microchip, rabies vaccine and a basic exam at a participating vet
Requirements

Adopters must be at least 19 years old, and renters should verify landlord approval.

How it works

Complete an adoption application online or in person, then meet and spend time with the animals. Plan for 30-45 minutes to finish paperwork.

Location

Find Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter

The area

Tuscaloosa County at a glance

Population 237,552
Housing units 104,290
Est. households with a cat 28,907

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

How old do I need to be to adopt?

At least 19. If you rent, be ready to verify your landlord allows pets.

How long does the adoption visit take?

Plan for 30-45 minutes to complete paperwork, sometimes longer during busy periods.

Can I surrender my pet directly to the shelter?

It depends on space availability. The shelter also offers a Home-to-Home option so you can rehome your pet directly without dropping it off.

Get involved

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Surrendering a cat

Accepts owner surrenders from Tuscaloosa City, Tuscaloosa County and Northport, depending on space. A Home-to-Home alternative is also offered, letting you rehome your pet directly without dropping it off at the shelter.

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