Greater Birmingham Humane Society

Greater Birmingham Humane Society 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.

🐾Calling all former GBHS pets🐾We’d love to see you and your pet at our GBHS Pool Party at Cahaba Brewing Company this Sa...
07/11/2025

🐾Calling all former GBHS pets🐾

We’d love to see you and your pet at our GBHS Pool Party at Cahaba Brewing Company this Saturday from 12–5 PM. 🐶

Bring your pool-ready pup and enjoy an afternoon of fun, cold drinks, and community.

📍 Cahaba Brewing Company
🕛 12–5 PM

Come splash, sip, and celebrate the journey from shelter to FURever home.

Happy National Kitten day! With tiny paws and big hearts, our kittens are ready to find the homes they deserve. Whether ...
07/10/2025

Happy National Kitten day! With tiny paws and big hearts, our kittens are ready to find the homes they deserve. Whether you're ready to bring home a new furry friend or just want to show some love from afar, now’s the perfect time to make a difference.

You can support their care by making a donation at https://ow.ly/KrgG50Wj4se. Your contribution helps provide food, medical care, and a second chance to animals in need. ❤️

Fostering a pet doesn’t just make a difference—it changes lives. When you foster, you give an animal the connection, att...
07/09/2025

Fostering a pet doesn’t just make a difference—it changes lives.

When you foster, you give an animal the connection, attention, and socialization they need to thrive in a home environment. You help them heal, grow, and get one step closer to adoption.

Ready to make an impact from your own living room? Consider becoming a GBHS foster today. More information on our GBHS foster program can be found at https://ow.ly/QB1t50Wn2Lk.

Its Be A Kid Again day, and what better way to celebrate than signing up for our 2nd Saturday Clubs  at GBHS! 🐾We’re so ...
07/08/2025

Its Be A Kid Again day, and what better way to celebrate than signing up for our 2nd Saturday Clubs at GBHS! 🐾

We’re so excited to welcome back our amazing young volunteers—kids from kindergarten through 10th grade—for another season of fun, hands-on projects and quality time with our shelter pets! 🐶🐱

Each session is free to attend, and a great way for kids to give back, learn, and grow alongside our animals. Donations are always welcome and appreciated!

To register, please visit: https://ow.ly/U53L50WlRjY

Looking for your next best friend? We’ve got plenty to choose from! From playful pups to cuddly cats—and everything in b...
07/08/2025

Looking for your next best friend? We’ve got plenty to choose from! From playful pups to cuddly cats—and everything in between—our shelter is full of adoptable animals eager to meet you. If you’re ready to open your heart and home, we’re here to help you find a pet who needs you just as much as you need them.

Thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell 's Empty the Shelters event, all adoption fees are only $25 until July 19th!

Come visit us at our adoption center at 300 Snow Drive and find the purr-fect match for your family! ❤️

Looking for your next best friend? We’ve got plenty to choose from! From playful pups to cuddly cats—and everything in b...
07/08/2025

Looking for your next best friend? We’ve got plenty to choose from! From playful pups to cuddly cats—and everything in between—our shelter is full of adoptable animals eager to meet you. If you’re ready to open your heart and home, we’re here to help you find a pet who needs you just as much as you need them.

Thanks to BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell's Empty the Shelters event, all adoption fees are only $25 until July 19th!

Come visit us at our adoption center at 300 Snow Drive and find the purr-fect match for your family! ❤️

🎤 WIN FLOOR SEATS TO SEE ROD STEWART & CHEAP TRICK! 🎶Help an animal in need and you may win 2 tickets (Floor-Level, Sect...
07/07/2025

🎤 WIN FLOOR SEATS TO SEE ROD STEWART & CHEAP TRICK! 🎶

Help an animal in need and you may win 2 tickets (Floor-Level, Section 4, Row M, Seats 11 & 12) to see Rod Stewart on his critically acclaimed “One Last Time Tour” at the brand-new Coca-Cola Amphitheater on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025.

🐾 Your gift provides lifesaving care—food, shelter, vet treatment, and second chances—for animals in need at GBHS.

🎤 Donate to Enter:
$25 = 1 Opportunity to Win
$50 = 5 Opportunities to Win
$100 = 100 Opportunities to Win (!!)

📆 Deadline: All donations must be received by July 24 at 11:59 PM, and the winner will be announced on July 25.

Visit https://ow.ly/lQqL50WlWIC for more information and to donate!

DONATE NOW TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SEE ROD STEWART AND CHEAP TRICK AT THE NEW COCA-COLA AMPHITHEATER! FLOOR LEVEL, CENTER!!Help an animal in need and you may win 2 tickets (Floor-Level, Section 4, Row M,…

Lost or found a pet after the celebrations, don’t panic! Follow these quick tips and let Petco Love Lost help them find ...
07/05/2025

Lost or found a pet after the celebrations, don’t panic! Follow these quick tips and let Petco Love Lost help them find their way back home. Learn more at https://ow.ly/u5G350Wlcxh

🐾EMPTY THE SHELTERS IS HERE🐾Thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell, all adoptions at our GBHS locations ...
07/05/2025

🐾EMPTY THE SHELTERS IS HERE🐾

Thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell, all adoptions at our GBHS locations are just $25 until July 19th! Come find your FURever best friend at any of our GBHS locations today!

Happy July 4th! Not all pets love fireworks! Help your pet stay calm and secure this July 4th with a few easy safety tip...
07/04/2025

Happy July 4th!

Not all pets love fireworks! Help your pet stay calm and secure this July 4th with a few easy safety tips from our partners at Petco Love Lost, because safe pets = happy holidays!

🎆 GBHS will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day.As you celebrate, please keep your pets safe:🐾Keep t...
07/03/2025

🎆 GBHS will be closed on July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

As you celebrate, please keep your pets safe:

🐾Keep them indoors and away from fireworks
🐾 Make sure they’re wearing ID tags
🐾 Never leave them in a hot car
🐾 Register them on the Petco Love Lost website at https://bit.ly/PetCoLoveLost

Wishing you and your furry friends a safe and happy 4th of July! ❤️💙

Got big plans for the 4th? Don’t forget about your pet’s safety! Before the fireworks start, check out these must-know t...
07/03/2025

Got big plans for the 4th? Don’t forget about your pet’s safety! Before the fireworks start, check out these must-know tips from Petco Love Lost to help keep your fluffy family safe and sound all weekend long. Visit https://ow.ly/oHXc50WkCPS to register your pet.

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Birmingham, AL

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 1pm - 5pm
Friday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+12059421211

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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.”