GBHS's mission is to promote the humane treatment of animals and people. We are funded by generous donors in our community and abroad.
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society, founded in 1883, is the largest and oldest humane society in Alabama. Over the course of our history we have witnessed the changes in our community and yet have never left the original mission of Dr. Phillips “to promote the humane treatment of people and animals through education, advocacy and services.”
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is an open access humane society, meaning that we will accept any owned animal in need of our services.
Today, on National Superhuman Day, we want to give a huge shoutout to our incredible staff who have gone above and beyond to serve our community through the challenges of the CnPnV outbreak. Their dedication, resilience, and strength are nothing short of superhuman! 💪❤️ Thank you for continuing to show up for the animals and people who need us most.
Meet Lokam, a calm 2-year-old Retriever-Black Lab mix who is a genuine love bug and the ultimate couch potato. This cuddly boy is seeking his forever home where he can sprawl out in comfort and shower his new family with affection. If you’re looking for a laid-back and affectionate friend, come meet Lokam at our Adoption Facility located at 300 Snow Drive and let him warm your home and heart! 🐾💖
Meet Ginger, an almost 2-year-old Terrier-Pit mix with a smile that never fades! This sweet girl is eagerly searching for her forever home, ready to spread joy and share her endless happiness. 🐾😊
Rest assured, Ginger has been fully cleared by our veterinary staff of Canine Pneumovirus (CnPnV) and is now ready to find a Furever home with you!
Come visit Ginger and see her sweet smile at our Adoption Center located at 300 Snow Drive !
Tessa is at our City of Jasper Animal Care & Control located at 2302 Birmingham Ave Jasper, AL 35501 and ready to find her Furever family! Check out our website www.gbhs.org to see more on her!
Meet Tessa, a sweet 5-month-old Terrier mix currently at our Jasper Animal Care and Control facility, eagerly waiting to find her forever home. Though she might initially be a little shy, Tessa quickly warms up and shows her true, playful, and kind nature. This adorable pup is full of affection and ready for her new family! Visit Tessa today and see if you're the perfect match to give this loving puppy the happy home she deserves! 🐾💕
🏐 Join our Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary & GBHS Young Professionals Board for a volleyball tournament on September 14th! The fun kicks off at 11 AM, and from 2-6 PM, our adorable adoptable dogs will be there too! Whether you’re playing or cheering, wear your favorite game day gear and enjoy some great volleyball while supporting a great cause. Visit https://ow.ly/51K950TeHiK to register! All proceeds benefit GBHS! 🐾
Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸
While you're enjoying the long weekend with family and friends, don't forget to include your furry pals in the fun! 🐾 Make sure they stay cool with plenty of water, keep an eye on the grill so they don't get too curious around hot surfaces, and double-check that their microchip info is up-to-date in case they sneak off to explore! Let's keep our pets safe and happy this holiday! ❤️🐶🐱
🇺🇸 No Labor Day Weekend Plans? Why Not Find Your Furever Friend! 🐾This Labor Day weekend, take a break and make a lifelong connection! Visit us at our Adoption Center located at 300 Snow Drive to meet the adorable dogs and cats waiting for their furever homes! Adoptions are just $25 for dogs and cats, and $100 for kittens! There’s no better time to add a new member to your family!Stop by our shelter this weekend and make your holiday weekend extra special!
🌟 High school juniors and seniors in Jefferson County, here’s your chance to become a changemaker! The Solutionaries Program is accepting applications until September 25th for a unique opportunity to develop your leadership skills, tackle pressing issues, and make a real impact in your community and beyond. 🐾 As a Solutionary, you’ll work on hands-on projects, receive mentorship, and collaborate on initiatives that benefit both people and animals. Ready to lead and advocate for change? Apply here: https://ow.ly/AQYo50T8IBC 💪✨
The Solutionaries Program invites passionate high school juniors and seniors from Jefferson County to apply for a unique opportunity to become community changemakers and animal advocates. This selective program empowers students with the skills, resources, and support needed to tackle pressing issue...
ATTENTION
🚨 Scam Alert 🚨 Parents of Lost Pets
Our CEO Allison Black Cornelius wants the public to be aware of a scam circulating right now, where scammers impersonate GBHS
🐾🎉 Happy National Dog Day! 🎉🐾
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our Clear the Shelter event this past Saturday, and to our incredible hosts BMW of Birmingham, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, WVTM 13 and Telemundo! Thanks to your incredible support, we found Furever homes for 44 wonderful animals! 🏠❤️
We’re so excited for these animals to start their new lives with you. Let’s celebrate today with extra belly rubs and treats for all the pups who found their families. 🐶✨
Special thanks to Cheeriodicals for supplying adoption bags for our furry friends!
Join us today for Clear the Shelters at BMW of Birmingham located at 1000 Tom Williams Way to find your furever best friend! Thank you to Hill’s Pet Nutrition, NBCUniversal, and WVTM 13
is here! Join us tomorrow at BMW of Birmingham from 9am-2pm and find your new best friend! A huge thank you to Hill’s Pet Nutrition and NBCUniversal
🚗🐾 Clear the Shelter Event at BMW! 🐾🚗
This Saturday, August 24th, from 9-2 PM, come visit us at BMW Birmingham and meet our adorable pups and kittens! All animals are coming from our loving fosters as well as our Walker County and Jasper facilities! Whether you're ready to adopt or just want to support, we can't wait to see you there!
These animals have not exposed to the Canine Pneumovirus, and are ready to find their Furever home with you!🏡❤️
🚗🐾 Clear the Shelter Event at BMW! 🐾🚗
Join us this Saturday for our Clear the Shelter at BMW from 9 AM to 2 PM! It's your chance to meet your future best friend and maybe even your next ride—who says you can’t find both in one place? With pets from our fosters, Walker County and Jasper facilities, these animals have not been exposed to the Canine Pneumovirus, and are ready to find their Furever home with you!🏡❤️
🚨 Important CnPnV Update🚨
Due to a recent outbreak of Canine Pneumovirus in Birmingham, GBHS is taking proactive measures to protect our pets and the community. Our Intake and Adoption Services will be temporarily closed, with the GBHS Adoption Center at 300 Snow Drive serving as the interim intake facility.
We want to inform the public about our procedures during this time and provide guidance on recognizing the signs and symptoms of Canine Pneumovirus. We are committed to keeping the community informed and will provide weekly updates on our status.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to keep our furry friends safe.
— The GBHS Team
Thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell, all adoption fees are waived through August 17th! Come visit us at our Adoption Center located at 300 Snow Drive and meet your furever best friend!
🚨We Need Supplies🚨
Due to an outbreak of the Canine Pneumovirus within the Birmingham Community, the Jefferson County Intake Facility in Woodlawn has had to suspend the intake of animals. The GBHS Adoption Center, located at 300 Snow Drive, will now be the interim intake facility. During this time we are requesting the donation of funds and goods in order to keep our furry friends safe and comfortable. There have been no confirmed cases of Canine Pneumovirus at the Adoption Center, and thanks to the BBISSELL Pet Foundationand CCathy Bissellall adoption fees have been waived through August 17th, 2024.
Thank you for your support in keeping our furry friends safe.
— The GBHS Team
Thank you to all of the media outlets that came out today for our press conference. Please check out the video to learn more about the Canine Pneumonia virus and new GBHS protocols.
Don't forget that thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell, all pet adoption fees have been waived at the GBHS Adoption Center at 300 Snow Drive until August 17th.
🚨FREE ADOPTION EVENT🚨
A huge thank you to BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell for helping GBHS Empty our Shelters! Now, through August 17, 2024, all adoption fees have been waived. Due to an outbreak of the Canine Pneumovirus within the Birmingham Community, the Jefferson County Intake Facility in Woodlawn has had to suspend the intake of animals. The GBHS Adoption Center, located at 300 Snow Drive, will now be the interim intake facility. There have been no confirmed cases of Canine Pneumovirus at the Adoption Center, and these animals are ready for their FURever homes!
🎉 Exciting news for Giavanna! 🐾 She's off to her forever home in Wisconsin, and we were thrilled to play with this sweet girl one last time this morning. Catching her favorite ball and enjoying lots of happy tail wags, Giavanna had a blast before heading off to join her new furever family. Safe travels, Giavanna! We're so excited for all the joy and fun you'll bring to your new home! 🚐💕
🌍🎨 Happy International Youth Day! 🎨🌍
Today, we're celebrating the creativity and compassion of our young volunteers at GBHS! From crafting to caring, these future leaders are making a paw-sitive impact on the lives of our shelter animals and beyond. 🐾❤️
Meet Paisley, a vibrant 4-month-old Retriever mix with boundless energy and an adorable smile! Paisley's spirited nature makes her the perfect companion for anyone who enjoys active days and engaging playtime. If you're ready to add some lively fun to your life, Paisley is eager to join your adventures and fill your days with puppy love! Come visit her at our Adoption Center located at 300 Snow Drive today!
🌲🐾 Meet Tamara, a 2-year-old Coonhound mix full of life and ready for adventure! 🐶💕 This high-energy sweetheart loves hiking and playing outdoors. If you’re looking for a furry companion to join your active lifestyle, Tamara is your girl. Come meet her at our Adoption Center located at 300 Snow Drive and let her charm her way into your heart! 💖
🌟 Empty the Shelter was a HUGE success🌟
We are overjoyed to announce that over 270 animals found their forever homes in July! 🏡❤️ This incredible achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of the BISSELL Pet Foundation , Cathy Bissell and our GBHS staff. Thank you for another year of amazing partnership! ✨
A huge thank you to everyone who adopted, volunteered, and supported us. Together, we are making a difference, one pet at a time. 🐾💕
We've had an amazing summer with our Critter Campers! From meeting all kinds of animals and doing crafts to playing with our shelter dogs and cats, it's been a blast. The animals fell in love with our campers and their kind hearts. While we're sad it's over, we're already excited for next summer! See you then! 🐾✨
🐾✨ A huge thank you to Cahaba Brewing Company for supporting GBHS throughout July! Your generosity helped us host some incredible events and, most importantly, find our furry friends their forever homes. Cheers to making a difference together! 🍻❤️
🌟 Meet Sweet Jamie! 🌟 This resilient 2-year-old girl has bravely faced heartworms and gastroesophageal reflux, but she's not letting that dampen her spirits. GBHS is committed to continuing her heartworm treatment at no cost to her adopter, and her diet keeps her reflux in check. Though she may be a bit shy at first, give Jamie a bit of time and she'll shower you with cuddles. She loves other dogs and adapts to their play levels perfectly. Jamie is a dream with her leash, crate, and house training skills, truly making her a low-maintenance companion ready for any family. If you're ready to give Jamie the loving, patient home she deserves, visit us at GBHS and find out if you're the perfect match to make her feel safe and loved. Her journey could lead her right into your arms! 🐾💕
📧 For a special meeting with Jamie email us at [email protected]
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🇺🇸 No Labor Day Weekend Plans? Why Not Find Your Furever Friend! 🐾This Labor Day weekend, take a break and make a lifelong connection! Visit us at our Adoption Center located at 300 Snow Drive to meet the adorable dogs and cats waiting for their furever homes! Adoptions are just $25 for dogs and cats, and $100 for kittens! There’s no better time to add a new member to your family!Stop by our shelter this weekend and make your holiday weekend extra special!
ATTENTION 🚨 Scam Alert 🚨 Parents of Lost Pets Our CEO Allison Black Cornelius wants the public to be aware of a scam circulating right now, where scammers impersonate GBHS
Join us today for Clear the Shelters at BMW of Birmingham located at 1000 Tom Williams Way to find your furever best friend! Thank you to Hill’s Pet Nutrition, NBCUniversal, and WVTM 13
🚗🐾 Clear the Shelter Event at BMW! 🐾🚗 Join us this Saturday for our Clear the Shelter at BMW from 9 AM to 2 PM! It's your chance to meet your future best friend and maybe even your next ride—who says you can’t find both in one place? With pets from our fosters, Walker County and Jasper facilities, these animals have not been exposed to the Canine Pneumovirus, and are ready to find their Furever home with you!🏡❤️
Thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell, all adoption fees are waived through August 17th! Come visit us at our Adoption Center located at 300 Snow Drive and meet your furever best friend!
🚨 CATTENTION ALL UNITS 🚨 Its International Cat day and the feline felons at GBHS are causing quite the commotion! From petty theft (your heart 🥰) to breaking and entering (your home 🏠), these adorable criminals are ready for adoption and looking for their forever homes. Come meet our purrpetrators today! 🐾
✨ Monica's Transformation Update ✨ We're thrilled to share that Monica is now healthy and thriving in a loving foster home! Thank you to everyone who reached out with concern and love over the past week. Your support means the world to us and to Monica. Although she is not available for adoption just yet, we will update you soon. 💖
Today we showed Tasha things she has never seen before, including her Furever family! We are proud to say that Tasha was adopted and now experiencing all new places in her new home 🐾❤️
Sunshine couldn't stop wagging her tail at everyone she met at WBRC FOX6 News this morning! 🌞🐶 This sweet 1-year-old is looking for her Furever home and is available for adoption at our Snow Drive location. Come meet Sunshine and let her brighten your day! ☀️Thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell adoption fees are only $25 for the month of July!
Sunshine’s photoshoots are never dull with her playful personality shinning through! This photogenic ball of sweetness turns every moment into a fun filled adventure here at GBHS 🐾. And the best part? Sunshine is available for adoption!
🐶🐾 Keep Your Furry Friends Safe This Summer! 🐾🐱 As temperatures rise, protecting our pets from overheating is crucial. Check out our CEO's message on the importance of keeping pets protected during the upcoming July 4th celebrations and all summer long. Remember, if you see a pet in need: 📸 SNAP IT - If it is safe to do so, take a photo to share with our Animal Control Officers and Law Enforcement 🌎 MAP IT - Report the exact location of where the animal is located so that officers can respond as quickly as possible 📲 CALL - Call GBHS Animal Care & Control at 205-591-6522 and listen to the prompts to reach the correct department
We want to congratulate and highlight one of our amazing Board Members, Dr. T.C. Branch, on being named the recipient of the Alabama Veterinary Medical Association’s (ALVMA) Distinguished Service Award for 2024 for exceptional achievements and contributions to the advancement of the veterinary profession! Dr. Branch is a two-time Tuskegee University graduate, receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in animal and poultry science in 1979 and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree in 1981. He founded Oporto Animal Clinic in 1986 and has been in private practice since. This is one of the numerous awards that Dr. Branch has received throughout his career, including being named Veterinarian of the Year by the ALVMA in 2020. Congratulations Dr. Branch! 🎉
We had a blast at Cahaba Brewing Company for Do Dah Day this past weekend, but no one had more fun than Sally! She made a big splash at the event, and is still looking for her FURever home. You can meet her at our Adoption Center at 300 Snow Drive Tuesday-Saturday 1pm-5pm.
🚨GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING🚨 On April 4th, Garret Larkin was arrested in Colbert County, Alabama and charged with a misdemeanor for animal cruelty after he was allegedly seen on video beating a dog with a belt and continuing to beat the dog after hanging it in a tree. In addition, recently a dog was allegedly attacked by a minor with a machete in Leeds, Alabama. Both of these cases have resulted in hundreds of calls and emails to GBHS questioning Alabama’s laws and our community’s response to this violence. We want to take a moment to address your questions and share information on what you can do to advocate for change.
🚨WATCH LIVE - DOG ATTACKED BY MACHETE EXPECTED TO MAKE FULL RECOVERY🚨Your support matters now more than ever as we stand against animal violence. Despite a brutal attack with a machete, Finn is on the road to recovery thanks to the swift response of local law enforcement and GBHS Animal Care and Control, the dedicated care of the GBHS Critical Care Clinic, and our partners at Steel City Emergency Vets. You can donate to Finn’s care, and the care of other animals like him, by visiting https://gbhs.harnessgiving.org/campaigns/14504 You can also learn more about The Link between animal abuse and how it can escalate to other violent behaviors by visiting https://nationallinkcoalition.org/what-is-the-link
🚨Tune in tonight at 6pm to ABC 33/40 to see the story from Cynthia Gould ABC 3340 about the recent trial on the death of a dog at a Sylacauga, AL, dog training facility and how to find a reputable dog trainer. 🚨
Spread the Love This Valentine's Day ❤️! Join us at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society for our special $14 adoption event. Find your furry soulmate and give them the forever home they deserve. Plus, you can show some extra love by clicking the link to donate $14 for a 'Kiss or Diss' or $25 to send a personalized eValentine to your loved ones! Donate here: https://bit.ly/GBHSvalentines Let's make this Valentine's Day unforgettable for both you and the animals in need. 🐾
The Greater Birmingham Humane Society, founded in 1883, is the largest and oldest humane society in Alabama. Over the course of our history we have witnessed the changes in our community and yet have never left the original mission of Dr. Phillips “to promote the humane treatment of people and animals through education, advocacy, and services.”
