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Greater Birmingham Humane Society

Animal shelter in Birmingham, AL

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society's mission is to promote the humane treatment of animals and people through education, advocacy and services.

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Email contactus@gbhs.org
Phone (205) 942-1211
Website
Address
300 Snow Drive
Birmingham, AL 35209
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Adoptable pets at Greater Birmingham Humane Society

We'll also keep you updated on Alisha's adoption status with email updates.
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Alisha

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, Puppy
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Foggy's adoption status with email updates.
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Foggy

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Haddie's adoption status with email updates.
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Haddie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Harmony's adoption status with email updates.
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Harmony

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Mr Magoo's adoption status with email updates.
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Mr Magoo

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Puppy
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Brian's adoption status with email updates.
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Brian

German Shepherd Dog/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Buzz's adoption status with email updates.
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Buzz

Angora, French

Male, Adult
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Shrimpy's adoption status with email updates.
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Shrimpy

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult
Birmingham, AL
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Shelter FAQs

Greater Birmingham, Jefferson County & surrounding areas

Additional adoption info

Fees for adopting a pet at the GBHS are as follows:

Cats, kittens, dogs or puppies:
- Animals six months and under: $100
- Animals older than six months: $50
- Rabbits: $25
- Ferrets: $50
- Rats, Guinea Pigs & Hamsters: $10 for one or $15 for a pair

NOTE: A fee of $10 for the Microchip (including free registration and services for the first year) is included in the adoption fee for Dogs/Cats/Puppies/Kittens. However, if an animal's adoption fee has been waived or if someone adopts using a military discount, the $10 Microchip Fee will still be required.


The adoption fees include:

* Flea & tick preventive
* Deworming treatment
* Initial vaccinations
* Rabies vaccination - for pets over 3 months
* Feline leukemia test - for cats 3 months and older
* Heartworm test - for dogs 6 months and older
* Heartworm preventive - for dogs 6 months and older
* Microchip, corresponding tag & registration (1 yr)
* Spay/neuter surgery
* Daily care

http://gbhs.org/donate

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We'll also keep you updated on Comet's adoption status with email updates.
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Comet

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 2 mos
Homewood, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Skeet's adoption status with email updates.
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Skeet

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Homewood, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Duke Eugene's adoption status with email updates.
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Duke Eugene

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 10 yrs 8 mos
Homewood, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Walker's adoption status with email updates.
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Walker

Weimaraner

Male, Young
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Meeko's adoption status with email updates.
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Meeko

Weimaraner

Male, Young
Birmingham, AL
We'll also keep you updated on Declan's adoption status with email updates.
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Declan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs 7 mos
Homewood, AL

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