We do NOT pick up animals, investigate cases of abuse or provide any sort of veterinary services. You will need to contact the funded Marion/Winston Animal Shelter (MWAS) at (205) 487-2581 as they are contracted and paid by Marion County and its' cities to handle stray pick ups. If there are any issues, comments, concerns or recommendations of the service you receive from MWAS, please county the M
arion County Commission at (205) 921-3172 as they handle the contract for MWAS. Our goal is to be able to take overflow from the county funded shelter, not to provide as the primary shelter because of physical space and financial constraints of being a donation and volunteer based facility/organization. email as at [email protected]
Lost/Found Pets: ➡️ https://www.hooforpaw.org/lost-or-found-pets
Stray or Abandoned Animals ➡️ https://www.hooforpaw.org/stray-animals
SPAY|NEUTER Assistance for Pet Owners/Caretakers of Stray or Feral Cats/Dogs: See our spay/neuter assistance program here ➡️ https://www.hooforpaw.org/spayneuter-assistance
SHELTER ASSISTANCE: Outdoor dogs and cats should have access to adequate shelter that provides them with protection from the elements, such as rain, extreme cold/hot, etc. Shelter should have three covered sides and a roof of some sort. Need a dog house or shelter for your outdoor pets, but can't afford one? See if you qualify for us to provide you with one here ➡️ https://form.jotform.com/240198695120054
OWNER SURRENDERS - Due to capacity and financial constraints, WE ARE NOT accepting owner turn-ins, but some options are for you to list the pet you need to re-home here ➡️ https://rehome.adoptapet.com/list-a-pet/step-1 and here ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/871082879711596
IF AN ANIMAL IS SEVERLY INJURED OR HAS A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY THERE IS A LIST OF EMERGENCY CLINICS IN OUR AREA AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE. IF AN ANIMAL CONTAINS A NON-LIFE THREATENING INJURY, PLEASE CONTACT A GENERAL VET'S OFFICE, A LIST OF NEARBY VETERINARIANS IS BELOW. WE ARE NOT EQUIPPED, TRAINED OR LICENSED TO HANDLE THOSE, NOR DO WE HAVE AN ONSITE VETERINARIAN OR STAFF. ALL REPORTS OF ABUSE/NEGLECT or any animal on someone's private property must go to the local authorities, for Hamilton City limits report to the Ordinance Officer at the City Hall by calling (205) 921-2121; for other city limits you'll have to contact the local police department's non-emergency number; for outside city limits call the Marion County Sheriff Dept's non-emergency number at (205) 921-7433. Additional Contacts for assistance:
Win-Mar Humane Society by email at [email protected], they are a group of volunteers who foster in their homes when able, offer spay neuter assistance for low income, and can sometimes help to rehome. Free State Four Paws, Inc. is another foster based rescue, not shelter. [email protected]
Rescue the Perishing in Tupelo, MS, who does mainly cats but also dogs by email at [email protected]
The contracted county shelter, Marion/Winston Animal Shelter at 205-487-2581 located at 1892 Co Hwy 160, Guin, AL 35563 (kill shelter but PAID BY YOUR TAX DOLLARS and also by City of Hamilton. They are contractually obligated to provide animal control for Marion County residents)
