Greater Birmingham Humane Society in Birmingham, Alabama
About Greater Birmingham Humane Society
Greater Birmingham Humane Society is a humane society in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1943. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Kitty Kat Haven And Rescue, about 1.2 mi away.
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33.44294, -86.83726
What Greater Birmingham Humane Society 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
- Kitty Kat Haven And Rescue2113 Marlboro St, Hoover, ALAnimal rescue1.2 mi
- Animal Control1032 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, ALAnimal control2.7 mi
- Alabama Animal Adoption Society2808 Crescent Ave, Homewood, ALAnimal shelter3.6 mi
- Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue3432 Old Columbiana Rd, Hoover, ALAnimal rescue4.1 mi
- Underdog Rescue of Alabama806 1st Ave N, Birmingham, ALAnimal rescue4.5 mi
- Two by Two Animal RescueBirmingham, ALAnimal rescue4.6 mi
- Magic City Wildlife Experts1807 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, ALAnimal rescue5.2 mi
- Greater Birmingham Humane Society5220 Princeton Way, Hoover, ALHumane society5.9 mi
- Mountain Brook Animal Control101 Tibbett St, Mountain Brook, ALAnimal control6.2 mi
- Pound on the Hill Animal Rescue1628 Holbrook Ave, Bessemer, ALAnimal rescue7.0 mi
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Where is Greater Birmingham Humane Society located?
Greater Birmingham Humane Society is at 300 Snow Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209 in Jefferson County.
What are the hours of Greater Birmingham Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (205) 942-1211 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?
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?
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.
Are donations to Greater Birmingham Humane Society tax-deductible?
Greater Birmingham Humane Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 63-0288810), with reported annual revenue of about $7,959,199. Donations to 501(c)(3) charities are usually tax-deductible; ask the organization for a receipt. Many shelters also post a wish list of supplies they need.
Related guides
- 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.
- Shelter vs Rescue vs Humane SocietyHow municipal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs and foster-based rescues differ in funding, intake and adoption.
- How to Help an Animal ShelterDonations that shelters actually need, volunteering, fostering, sharing adoptable pets and other ways to help without adopting.
- How to Adopt a DogWhere to look, how the application, meet-and-greet and home check work, what it costs, and how to pick a dog that fits your life.