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.

💼🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from all of us at GBHS!Today, we honor the dedication, resilience, and hard work of people across ou...
09/01/2025

💼🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from all of us at GBHS!

Today, we honor the dedication, resilience, and hard work of people across our community—and we’re especially grateful for those who use their time, talents, and energy to make life better for animals. Whether you’re a shelter worker, volunteer, foster, or simply spending the day off with your pet by your side—you make a difference.

We are so excited to announce that some of our dogs have been cleared for adoption! Our other canines are still being mo...
08/30/2025

We are so excited to announce that some of our dogs have been cleared for adoption! Our other canines are still being monitored closely by our medical team. The safety of the pets in our care and in the community remains our top priority.

Come in this weekend and adopt your new best friend. Canine adoption fees are only $25!

We will continue to share updates on our available pets as they become available—thank you for your patience and support. ❤️

🐱 Happy National Cat Day!Today, we’re celebrating every purr, biscuit, and head bump that makes cats so special. Help us...
08/30/2025

🐱 Happy National Cat Day!

Today, we’re celebrating every purr, biscuit, and head bump that makes cats so special. Help us honor the kitties in our care and community by adopting your next feline friend—or donating to support the ones still waiting for a home.

Celebrate love in its fluffiest form with GBHS! 🐾💙

🐾 Whiskers, purrs, and endless cuddles are waiting for you! 🐾 Our adoption center is full of cats with unique personalit...
08/28/2025

🐾 Whiskers, purrs, and endless cuddles are waiting for you! 🐾 Our adoption center is full of cats with unique personalities, all dreaming of their forever homes. Come meet your new feline friend today at 300 Snow Drive! ❤️🐱

We need YOU! If you adopted a pet from us and they changed your life (which, of course, they did 💜), we want the world t...
08/27/2025

We need YOU!

If you adopted a pet from us and they changed your life (which, of course, they did 💜), we want the world to know!

Petco Love Stories is your chance to share that love and help us earn lifesaving grant funding to support more pets in need.

Your story matters. Please submit it to by September 29 at 11:59PM at https://ow.ly/r3ei50WAWxg.

🚨GBHS Temporarily Pauses Dog Adoptions Amid Distemper Exposure🚨The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) has temporar...
08/26/2025

🚨GBHS Temporarily Pauses Dog Adoptions Amid Distemper Exposure🚨

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) has temporarily paused dog adoptions after confirmation of a distemper exposure at Jefferson County Animal Control. “Our priority is protecting both the community and the animals in our care,” said Russell Johnson, D.V.M., GBHS Chief Medical Officer.

GBHS is working with a national shelter medicine expert, Cynda Crawford, M.S., Ph.D., D.V.M., developing a plan to strategically test exposed dogs and mitigate the exposure risk to the community and dogs in our care, while the Snow Drive Adoption Center undergoes a deep cleaning.

Cat adoptions are unaffected and will resume tomorrow. Recent dog adopters are asked to watch for symptoms such as fever, coughing, or nasal discharge and contact [email protected] if concerns arise. “These steps are precautionary and proactive—we are committed to full transparency and will update the public as soon as test results are confirmed,” said Allison Black Cornelius, Chief Executive Officer.

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Clear the Shelters event. Because of YOU, so many dogs and cats lef...
08/25/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the Clear the Shelters event. Because of YOU, so many dogs and cats left our adoption center and went to their FURever homes. 💙🐾

We’re grateful to our amazing community, volunteers, staff, and sponsors who made this day possible.

📸 Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the day!

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? 🐾 Host a donation drive for our shelter pets! From food and toys to blankets ...
08/24/2025

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? 🐾

Host a donation drive for our shelter pets! From food and toys to blankets and cleaning supplies, every item collected helps us care for the animals who need us most. Donations can be dropped off at 300 Snow Drive.

Can't find time to host a drive? Order items directly to our shelter!

Amazon wishlist: https://ow.ly/rSwo50Wh3t6
Chewy Wishlist: https://ow.ly/xUrw50Wh3t5

🎊111 ADOPTIONS!!!!🎊Thank you to everyone who came out and adopted, volunteered, and supported this year’s Clear the Shel...
08/24/2025

🎊111 ADOPTIONS!!!!🎊

Thank you to everyone who came out and adopted, volunteered, and supported this year’s Clear the Shelters event!

Huge thank you to WVTM 13, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and Hollywood Feed for sponsoring this amazing day.

08/23/2025

Still time to help us Clear the Shelter!!! We will be here until 7pm! Thank you to WVTM 13 Hollywood Feed and Hill’s Pet Nutrition for sponsoring this amazing event.

Address

300 Snow Drive
Birmingham, AL
35209

Opening Hours

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

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+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.”