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.

A huge thank you to Iron City Comic Con for having GBHS this weekend!We loved meeting so many animal lovers, and we're e...
06/01/2026

A huge thank you to Iron City Comic Con for having GBHS this weekend!

We loved meeting so many animal lovers, and we're especially grateful to everyone who adopted, donated, stopped by to say hello, or shared our mission with others.

A special thank you to May Hong for taking the time to meet Chamberlain, also known as Saja Boy Chamberlain. It was a memorable moment for everyone involved!

If you'd like to continue supporting shelter pets, please consider making a donation. Every gift helps us provide care, comfort, and hope to the animals who need it most. 💙

https://ow.ly/qwfG50Z5XWL

📢 A decision that could shape Birmingham's future is coming before the City Council on June 9.📢On June 9, the Birmingham...
05/29/2026

📢 A decision that could shape Birmingham's future is coming before the City Council on June 9.📢

On June 9, the Birmingham City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the city's data center ordinance.

As discussed in our recent video, this issue extends beyond any single project. The ordinance would help shape how large-scale data center developments are defined, reviewed, and approved in Birmingham moving forward.

At GBHS, we believe transparency, accountability, and public participation matter. We encourage residents to stay informed, review the proposed changes, and attend the public hearing if they are able.

📅 June 9, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM
📍 Birmingham City Hall

Learn more at https://ow.ly/zwe950Z5B7L.

Please share this post to help keep the community informed.

05/28/2026

GBHS Is Fighting for the Future of Our Healing Campus

A proposed 300-megawatt AI factory could be built just over 1,100 feet from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society’s future animal hospital and rehabilitation campus in Oxmoor Valley.

Now Birmingham is preparing to vote on an ordinance that could remove the public hearing process for hyperscale data centers entirely.

In this video, GBHS CEO Allison Black Cornelius explains:
• Why GBHS voted to take legal action
• What changed in the proposed ordinance
• Why public input matters
• What this could mean for Birmingham neighborhoods moving forward

This is bigger than GBHS.

It is about transparency, accountability, and whether residents have a voice before projects of this scale are approved.

Please watch. Please share. Please stay informed.

Follow Protect Oxmoor and visit ProtectOxmoor.org to learn more.

Read the ordinance documents here:

Definitions Document:
https://bit.ly/4wRLAFI

Key section to review:
• Hyperscale Data Center definition
• Power thresholds and facility classifications

Full Ordinance:
https://bit.ly/4uwzu3f

Key pages to review:
• Page 1 → Color coding/legend
• Page 26 → Hyperscale Data Center use table changes
• Pages 62–67 → Public hearing section being removed
• Pages 68 & 71 → Section renumbering showing deleted provisions

Public Hearing: June 9, 2026

Your Tuesdays just got a whole lot better.Join us for “Yappy” Hour every Tuesday at Sloan's from 5 PM to 7 PM.Grab somet...
05/26/2026

Your Tuesdays just got a whole lot better.

Join us for “Yappy” Hour every Tuesday at Sloan's from 5 PM to 7 PM.

Grab something from the special menu, relax on the back patio, and enjoy a great evening with friends—two-legged and four-legged alike. Whether you bring your pup or just come for the good vibes, every visit helps support the animals at GBHS.

Good food. Good company. A great cause.
Make it your new Tuesday tradition and come see us this week.

Bring a friend (or a pup) and help us make an even bigger impact.

Today, we remember.This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.Be...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember.

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Because of their sacrifice, we have the freedom to build communities rooted in compassion, care, and connection—and to do the work we believe in every day.

We’re grateful. We remember. We honor.

Join us in taking a moment of reflection today.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🚨Join us Saturday, June 27th, for our FREE Pet Wellness Clinic at Pell City High School! 🐾Thanks to...
05/25/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🚨

Join us Saturday, June 27th, for our FREE Pet Wellness Clinic at Pell City High School! 🐾
Thanks to the incredible support of Petco Love and Banfield Foundation, free vaccines will be available for pets in our community while supplies last.

🐶 Dog vaccines available:
• Rabies
• DA2PPV
• Bordetella

🐱 Cat vaccines available:
• Rabies
• FVRCP

📍 This is a DRIVE-THROUGH clinic
🚗 Maximum of 4 animals per vehicle
🐕 Dogs must be leashed
🐈 Cats must be in carriers

⚠️ Vaccines are limited to the FIRST 150 dogs and 50 cats, so please arrive early.

Can’t make the clinic but still need assistance? Visit https://gbhs.org/petresources for free and low-cost pet resource information.

Because every pet deserves access to lifesaving care. ❤️

🐾 WARNING: Extreme levels of cuteness are headed to PetSmart today. 🐾Three adorable puppies. Three precious kittens. One...
05/23/2026

🐾 WARNING: Extreme levels of cuteness are headed to PetSmart today. 🐾

Three adorable puppies. Three precious kittens. One big chance to meet your new best friend. 💙

Our furry friends will be at PetSmart in Bessemer today. Whether you’re looking for a playful sidekick, a cuddle buddy, or a tiny chaos gremlin with whiskers, we’ve got someone ready to steal your heart.

Come meet these sweet faces and help them find the loving fur-ever families they deserve. 🐶🐱

Can’t adopt right now? You can still make a lifesaving difference by donating to help us continue caring for animals in need.

Maybe your missing piece has four legs.A dog waiting for adventures. A cat who turns your house into a home. A playful p...
05/23/2026

Maybe your missing piece has four legs.

A dog waiting for adventures. A cat who turns your house into a home. A playful puppy who keeps you laughing every day.

Right now, incredible pets are waiting at GBHS for someone to walk through the door and choose them.

Come spend some time with our animals and see who feels like the perfect fit for your life 💙

Not ready to adopt? Donations help us continue caring for pets while they wait for homes.

A huge thank you to the team from Warren Averett for spending part of their day volunteering with GBHS 💙From helping aro...
05/21/2026

A huge thank you to the team from Warren Averett for spending part of their day volunteering with GBHS 💙

From helping around the shelter to spending time with our pets, their support made a real difference for the animals in our care.

We’re so grateful for community partners who choose to give back and help make our shelter a better place for pets waiting for homes.

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300 Snow Drive
Birmingham, AL
35209

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

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