Greater Birmingham Humane Society Animal Control in Birmingham, Alabama
About Greater Birmingham Humane Society Animal Control
Greater Birmingham Humane Society Animal Control is a humane society in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Birmingham Animal Adoption and Rescue, about 2.9 mi away.
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33.55024, -86.74857
What Greater Birmingham Humane Society Animal Control does
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- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Not available
- Cats Not available
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- Birmingham Animal Adoption and Rescue1843 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, ALAnimal rescue2.9 mi
- Mountain Brook Animal Control101 Tibbett St, Mountain Brook, ALAnimal control3.4 mi
- Magic City Wildlife Experts1807 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, ALAnimal rescue4.3 mi
- Two by Two Animal RescueBirmingham, ALAnimal rescue4.5 mi
- Underdog Rescue of Alabama806 1st Ave N, Birmingham, ALAnimal rescue5.2 mi
- Alabama Greyhound Rescue and Adoption Center1000 John Rogers Dr, Irondale, ALAnimal rescue5.4 mi
- Alabama Animal Adoption Society2808 Crescent Ave, Homewood, ALAnimal shelter5.5 mi
- Animal Control1032 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, ALAnimal control8.2 mi
- Greater Birmingham Humane Society300 Snow Dr, Birmingham, ALHumane society9.0 mi
- Kitty Kat Haven And Rescue2113 Marlboro St, Hoover, ALAnimal rescue9.2 mi
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Where is Greater Birmingham Humane Society Animal Control located?
Greater Birmingham Humane Society Animal Control is at 6227 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35212 in Jefferson County.
What are the hours of Greater Birmingham Humane Society Animal Control?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (205) 591-6522 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Greater Birmingham Humane Society Animal Control?
Start on gbhs.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip.
Can I surrender a pet to Greater Birmingham Humane Society Animal Control?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
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- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
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