Found in Jefferson county Adoption processFees for adopting a pet at the GBHS are as follows:
Cats, kittens, dogs or puppies:
- Animals six months and under: $100
- Animals older than six months: $50
- Rabbits: $25
- Ferrets: $50
- Rats, Guinea Pigs & Hamsters: $10 for one or $15 for a pair
NOTE: A fee of $10 for the Microchip (including free registration and services for the first year) is included in the adoption fee for Dogs/Cats/Puppies/Kittens. However, if an animal's adoption fee has been waived or if someone adopts using a military discount, the $10 Microchip Fee will still be required.
The adoption fees include:
* Flea & tick preventive
* Deworming treatment
* Initial vaccinations
* Rabies vaccination - for pets over 3 months
* Feline leukemia test - for cats 3 months and older
* Heartworm test - for dogs 6 months and older
* Heartworm preventive - for dogs 6 months and older
* Microchip, corresponding tag & registration (1 yr)
* Spay/neuter surgery
* Daily careShelter locationVISIT OUR SHELTER:
300 Snow Drive - Birmingham, AL 35209
Phone: 205-942-1211
Fax: 205-942-1213
Email: contactus@gbhs.org
ADOPTION HOURS:
Tuesday - Saturday:
12pm - 5pm
ADOPTION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 4P TO BE CONSIDERED FOR SAME-DAY ADOPTION.
*Please note that adoptions are on a first approved, first adopt basis and appointments do not guarantee that you will be approved for adoption or will be able to meet any specific pet. GBHS reserves the right to refuse any adopter.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS:
New Year's Day
Easter Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
*Closings are subject to change.