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26/07/2025

🔥☀️ 106° ‘FEELS LIKE’ TEMPERATURE?! That’s a HARD NO for our furry friends! ☀️🔥
Today’s extreme temps and humidity are dangerous—especially for our four-legged friends. Keep them safe by making sure they have plenty of cool, clean water at all times. 💧 It's a simple step that can prevent heatstroke and save lives.
🚫 No hot pavement.
🚫 No long walks.
🚫 No leaving pets in cars - not even for a minute!
✅ More Summer Safety Tips: http://ow.ly/6OLp50As2FD

22/07/2025

✌️ Midweek Markets left this season.

It’s our first year having a weekday market, and we can’t thank you enough for showing Alabama farmers so much love! ☀️

🍑 Come say hi and pick up your favorite seasonal fruits, veggies, and local honey between 10AM - 1PM tomorrow.

You’ll find us on 2nd Avenue South at 29th Street South @ the 4-way stop sign.

15/07/2025

Ginger was diagnosed with glaucoma, where the pressure in her eyes became elevated leading her to not only have some pain in her eyes, but took her sight due to pressure and cataracts, and now ultimately has lead us to the decision for the heartbreaking surgical removal of her eyes.

Ginger is an Aussie/Chow mix, approximately eight years old. Chows are a bit of a spicy breed and can be particular about their people. She is absolutely adorable and very sweet once she is comfortable. She really needs a home that will be patient and understanding of her situation. The family must understand her breed history and be willing to read her body language although she has softened up with age.

Ginger must have a child and pet free home-teenagers would likely be okay. She was adopted once and returned because of her spicy attitude, this was before she went blind. She is house and crate trained and has gone 16 hours in her kennel with no accidents prior to losing her eyes but she is slowly adjusting. She will need to be groomed but by a private groomer dedicated to getting to know her—peachy paws has volunteered to be that groomer!!
She is otherwise friendly, playful and can become a very loyal companion and has come to really love the staff.

Ginger walks well on a leash but you have to be extra careful right now because she does still walk into things. She has adjusted relatively well so far to the change in her life. Her favorite thing to do is walk the perimeter of the fence and make sure no land goes un-sniffed. She is still playful and loves attention. Come say hello to this pretty girlie.

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10/07/2025

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

07/07/2025

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02/07/2025

Come on over and enjoy a doggy day out with one of our furry friends!

Take them for a spa day, walk in the park, nap on the couch or even a pup cup! The possibilities are endless! 🍦🦮🐾

Who knows, you might just find your new best friend! 😉

26/06/2025

22/06/2025

🐱🐶We've updated our adoption special to include ALL cats and kittens for $5!
💚You can view all of our adoptable pets online here: https://www.shelbyhumane.org/adopt
💚You can also fill out an adoption application online before you come to the shelter: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/SHAL/Dog

19/06/2025

Temps are rising and we’ve got a hot tip: heatstroke is no joke! 🥵

Frenchies and other flat-faced breeds can overheat fast, so when in doubt, keep them inside during the hottest parts of the day.

Stay cool out there, friends! ☀️💦

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06/06/2025

Heads up, pet parents! With the warmer weather, snakes are more active, especially in tall grass, trails, and around water. Last week, a pet parent said a large cooperhead was spotted in a neighborhood near the clinic. (see picture below)

Keep a close eye on your pets when you're outside, and try to stick to clear paths. Always check your yard before letting them roam. A curious nose and a hidden snake can be a dangerous mix!

If your pet is bitten by a snake...
Stay calm and keep your pet as still and quiet as possible.
Get to AVAC immediately — time is critical.
If possible, call ahead so we’re ready when you arrive. (205) 967-7383

If your pet is bitten after hours, take them to one of the after-hours clinics listed on our page.

We want you and your pet to stay safe this summer.