Help us win $100,000 and save more lives!
 The ASPCA® Rachael Ray™ $100K Challenge is a ground-breaking, national competition, created to help inspire shelters to increase the number of adoptions from the previous year. The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is one of 50 shelters across the country to be competing, and
the one that saves the most animals in June, July and August will win
the grand prize, a $100,000 grant.
A BIG thank you to all the great folks who have adopted one (or two) of our pets! See the photo gallery of our latest adoptees. Now it's your turn to help save a life! Come see us to meet all the adorable animals at the shelter and add a new member to your family. During the month of June, adoption fees for all dogs will be $75 and $100 for puppies. And since we're overflowing with felines, EVERY day is CATurday (see below)!
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Celebrate CATurday every day of the week!
 It's kitten season and the Greater Birmingham Humane Society has declared EVERY day to be CATurday. To celebrate, all kittens and cats will have reduced adoption fees of $25 each. And if you want to double the kitty love, take home two feline friends for $45! Pick a pair of sweet kittens, or find a couple of mellow adult cats for an instant family. We've got plenty to choose from: all shapes, sizes and colors, young, old and everything in between — let our adoption counselors help you find the kitty of your dreams!
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Local Businesses Partner with the GBHS for
Take Your Dog to Work Day
 Two local companies, Big Communications and Books-A-Million (BAM), have partnered with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) for Take Your Dog to Work Day on June 21, 2013.
Over 150 Books-A-Million employees are encouraged to bring their dog to work with them on Friday at one of Books-A-Million’s offices, located at 121 West Park Drive, Birmingham, Ala. 35211. Employees are also encouraged to bring donations for the GBHS with them to work. From 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Shindigs Catering, CahaBones, Invisible Fence and Friends of Cats and Dogs will be on site. The GBHS will also bring adoptable dogs and puppies in T.A.R.A., a 16-foot, state-of-the-art mobile adoption and transport RV. Read more…
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Seniors for Seniors
 We are proud to announce a new program called Seniors for Seniors. Medical professionals often speak of the health benefits of a companion pet for an older individual. Any senior citizen (age 55+) can adopt a dog or cat, aged
at least 5 years, from the GBHS for only $25. Seniors for Seniors is a great way to
match personalities and help find forever homes for older pets.
May we suggest our sweet little girl, Cookie (pictured here), the Jack Russell Terrier mix; or the adorable Calvin Lee (Cali), the male tabby cat? Or how about Molly, the well-mannered German Shepherd mix? A lovable mature companion is waiting just for you!
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We need you to become a GBHS Foster Parent
 We all want to save more lives each year. And the number of animals we
can save depends on the how many people will open their hearts and homes
to foster them. Young kittens and puppies need foster care until they
are old enough to be spayed and neutered, and are then ready to be
adopted. Adult pets who are injured, undergoing heartworm treatment, or
have recently given birth need foster care until they are well enough to
find their forever homes. You can give these special pets a second
chance at life by fostering.
Being a foster guardian is a rewarding experience unlike any other. If you'd like to help, please contact our Foster Care Coordinator today!
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Rescue Partners Program
 The Greater Birmingham Humane Society recognizes that responsible rescue organizations are valuable partners when adoption from our facilities is not in the best interest of an animal. We intend to partner with organizations that exhibit best practices, which includes humane treatment of animals in their care, while also making valid attempts to responsibly adopt pets in their program. In our efforts to provide the most suitable homes for our pets, we ask that all rescue organizations complete a profile and return it to the GBHS.
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Don't forget, our new summer hours!
To better serve our potential adopters, we have extended our hours for the summer. Now the shelter will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Sunday–Monday: Noon–4:30 p.m.
Tuesday–Friday: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Please note: All adoption applications must be submitted 30 minutes before closing to be considered for adoption the same day.
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Pets Adopted
June 2013:
234
(as of 6/19/2013)
Follow our progress of
adopted dogs and cats below,
June 1 through August 31,
on the ASPCA Rachael Ray
$100K Challenge!
Our goal is to save 750 lives!
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Catherine McCown
Employee of the Month – May
The Employee of the Month recognizes a staff member whose contributions exemplify excellence and a strong commitment to the Greater Birmingham Humane Society's mission, "to promote the humane treatment of animals and people through education, advocacy and services."
Catherine McCown joined the GBHS team in October 2012 as a Clinic Technician. She provides excellent animal care and works hard to get the job done! Catherine goes above and beyond her regular job duties to execute the GBHS mission. She enjoys working with homeless animals and is very fond of the larger dogs that come into our shelter. Catherine has seven animals that she cares for at home: (dogs) Jack, Sheba, Wabbles, OG and Thor; (cats) Tonks and Woofie.
Congratulations, Catherine, on a job well done!
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