Greater Huntsville Humane Society in Huntsville, Alabama
About Greater Huntsville Humane Society
Greater Huntsville Humane Society is a humane society in Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama. It is registered with the IRS as a tax-exempt organization, recognized in 1971. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is Huntsville Animal Shelter, about 0.9 mi away.
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34.69104, -86.60072
What Greater Huntsville 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
- Huntsville Animal ShelterHuntsville, ALAnimal shelter0.9 mi
- Huntsville Animal Services4950 SW Triana Blvd, Huntsville, ALAnimal control0.9 mi
- Cattyshack2211 Seminole Dr SW Studio 1062, Huntsville, ALAnimal shelter1.7 mi
- Notorious D.O.G. Dog RescueHuntsville, ALAnimal rescue2.3 mi
- Friends Of Rescue213 Oakwood Ave NW, Huntsville, ALAnimal rescue4.1 mi
- Lifeline Pet Rescue Of North Alabama121 Kohler Rd SE, Huntsville, ALAnimal rescue4.8 mi
- A New Leash on Life5588 S, 5588 US-431, Brownsboro, ALAnimal rescue5.4 mi
- Madison County Animal Control3210 NE S HI-LO Cir D, Huntsville, ALAnimal control5.9 mi
- Ark Inc Shelter139 Bo Cole Rd NW, Huntsville, ALAnimal shelter6.9 mi
- A New Leash on Life Adoption Center1292 Slaughter Rd, Madison, ALAnimal shelter6.9 mi
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Where is Greater Huntsville Humane Society located?
Greater Huntsville Humane Society is at 2812 Johnson Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35805 in Madison County.
What are the hours of Greater Huntsville Humane Society?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (256) 881-8081 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Greater Huntsville Humane Society?
Start on ghhs.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 Huntsville 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 Huntsville Humane Society tax-deductible?
Greater Huntsville Humane Society matches an IRS record for a tax-exempt animal welfare organization (EIN 23-7093527), with reported annual revenue of about $1,907,500. 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.