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 adoption success stories, 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!

Are you trying your best to be a responsible pet owner, but having difficulty on a tight budget? Our monthly low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic can help!

Dr. Vaughn Walker of Comforts of Home Vet Care will be at the GBHS on August 1st from 12 noon to 2:00 PM. Even on a tight budget, you can now give your pets the preventative care they need to stay healthy!

Vaccination and lab prices are as follow:

Rabies DHLP/PC FVRCP Bordetalla FELV Heartworm Test Microchip Implant & Registration

$10.00 $15.00 $15.00 $10.00 $18.00 $15.00 $20.00

Dog or Cat Dog Cat Dog or Cat Cat Dog Dog or Cat

Remember, our low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic is held the first Saturday of each month. Call our main office at 205.942.1211 for additional information.

Come to the last Books-A-Million Bookfair of the summer! A portion of all voucher sales will benefit the pets at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society.

When? Friday, August 7th, 4:00 - 9:00 P.M.

Where? At All Birmingham Locations:

Mark your calendar for the event of the summer!

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society's Board of Directors presents the third annual Gimme Shelter Barkitecture Tour & Charity Auction! This year's event will be held at Old Car Heaven on Saturday, August 22nd.

Learn more about the event and purchase your tickets today at gimmeshelterbirmingham.com.

On July 15th, we received the following adoption story from Carolyn M. through our website.

"Rudy was adopted from the former Tailwagger at Eastwood Mall back in 1996. She was absolutely the cutest puppy you have ever seen. Fat, fluffy, bright eyed.. she was a dream come true. Not long after we adopted Rudy she began to show signs of illness. First they thought it was Parvo then Distemper. After many trips back and forth to Riverview Animal Clinic and several stays in isolation, she became a healthy and happy puppy once again.

I have often said that Rudy knew a lot about horseback riding... Dressage and jumping.. because she never missed a lesson of mine. She would loyally lay close until my lesson was finished. She traveled many a mile with me both on foot and in my truck. She was the perfect travel companion as she never needed a leash because she always stayed so close to me and "stayed" when asked. I also can describe Rudy as a dog who truly never did anything wrong. I can not remember any house training issues, she always came when called, got along well with ALL animals, and loved children. A close friend of mine nick named her "Smily" because she said Rudy always had a smile on her face...and that she did!

Earlier this year, after a short bout with bone cancer, I had Rudy put to sleep. My vet, Dr. Arthur Serwitz, sent me the kindest note shortly after. He said, "you made the right decision... you have offered Rudy a final act of love and kindness...she loved and trusted just as you love and trusted her".

I still feel an emptiness when I think of Rudy yet I thank God that he brought such a special animal into my life. And I am forever grateful to the Greater B'ham Humane Society for providing me with this wonderful animal... truly, the world's sweetest dog!!"

Have your own adoption success story? Share it on our website today!

We Want to Hear From You!

August marks our one-year celebration with out new web interface. We want to know how YOU think we are doing. Your feedback is important to us and will help us improve our service to you and the rest of the community!

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