Welcome to the Barkingham Mews, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society's monthly on-line newsletter. We hope to keep you informed about upcoming events, some of our adoptable pets, and other exciting opportunities available here at the GBHS! Your input is important to us, tell us what you would like to see in upcoming editions!

During the month of April, the Greater Birmingham Humane Society would like to remind the community of the importance of child and animal abuse prevention. To accomplish this, the GBHS is joining with DHR Child Welfare Services to offer a two-hour seminar to raise awareness of both child and animal abuse in our community. This seminar is designed to teach concerned community members how to better recognize and report suspected incidents to the appropriate authorities. 

This two-hour seminar will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2009, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the GBHS. Learn more about this special seminar and register on-line today!

Milo's Tea Company presents the GBHS Auxiliary's 30th Annual Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon featuring Belk.

• When: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
• Where: Cahaba Grand Conference Center
• Time: Vendor Marketplace opens at 10:00 AM
• Cost: $40/ticket or $320/table of eight

Do you have a great photo of your favorite four-legged friend(s)? If the photo is high resolution and you would like to share it with the world, enter the 2010 Best Friends Photo Contest today! Entries will be accepted through April 10th and on-line voting will begin April 17th!

Photos must be a minimum print size of 8"x10". If you are uncertain about the resolution of your photo contact us prior to entering the contest.

Spring is here! The sun is shining, days are lengthening, and everyone is beginning to enjoy more time outdoors. With each of these come renewed challenges for pet owners as the parasites begin to emerge, pesticides are used, and flowers begin to bloom.

To ensure a safe and happy spring for you and your pet, there are a few tips to keep in mind...

We're Barking to Wash Cars!

Does your car need cleaned, but you don't have time to provide it with the TLC it deserves? If so, your car qualifies for a special treatment from the GBHS Kennel Technicians!

• $15 - Exterior Only
• $20 - Interior & Exterior
• $100 - Complete Detail (by appointment only)