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Alabama Animal Shelters & Animal Control Agencies 

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This is a directory of Alabama pet shelters (dog pounds), animal rescues, animal adoption agencies and more.  Below select the first letter of the city closest to you for an animal shelter, sanctuary or animal control agency.  Also, don't forget to view our animal rescue page if you are looking for a certain type of animal from the many wonderful animal rescues we have listed.  

Are you looking for a companion for your pet? or how about a companion, gift or present for yourself?  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  There are many animals looking for and needing a loving home today.  In many shelters across the country over 75% of the animals are euthanized because there are not enough homes for them. 

Please research the breed before you buy or adopt, you'll be glad you did!  All domestic birds, cats, dogs, ferrets, horses, rabbits and more have a story to tell. Please give them the time that they deserve. They didn't ask to be left behind.  They are looking for that forever loving  home.   Help the pet overpopulation, animal shelters and rescuers by spaying/neutering your pets!!  

For a very small fee, you can help the animals in your area, by adding a animal shelter or animal rescue group from your area to our website.  Please visit our Add a listing page.  

Each day 10,000 humans are born in the U.S. - and each day 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As long as these birth rates exist, there will never be enough homes for all the animals.  Each year, in this country alone, millions of healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are killed because there are not enough homes for them all. An estimated 15 million dogs and cats must be killed each year in this country because no one wants them. They are abandoned, abused, neglected, and unknown by many people.  Many people don't realize they can find a good pet at their local shelter or animal rescue.  

These animals have originally come from a variety of sources such as (but not limited to): puppy (pet) mills, pet stores, backyard breeders and people who no longer have time for them or didn't realize what all was involved in taking care of that kind of pet.  You will find puppies, kittens, adult cats, trained dogs, small animals, big animals, birds and more.  They are available for adoption at your local shelter or animal rescue group, right now!  In many cases there is absolutely nothing wrong with these animals.  The previous owners just could not keep them for whatever reasons.  Many people don't understand that having a pet is a life commitment for the life of that animal.  Some people can no longer keep their pets, due to life changing issues in their own lives.  Help save a life and adopt a pet today.  Many animals don't have much time.  Visit your local animal shelter or rescue today!  

Some of you are probably saying that the animal shelters/rescues are too strict about adopting their pets.  These organizations CARE about their animals and want to make sure that all animals are going to a good forever home!  There are reasons why they have rules and restrictions.  They are not in it for the money.  They are in it for the animals and future parents(owner's) best interest.

This is a directory of Animal Shelters and Animal Control Agencies throughout Alabama.  The listings are in alphabetical order by City or County.   If you can not find the Shelter or Animal Control agency, try looking under Animal Rescues.  If you still can not find what you are looking for, please suggest the shelter or animal control agency to us.  

Please note that not all of the US organizations or individuals are registered 501(3)(c) nonprofits. If they claim 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(3) pending & it's important to you or you have doubts about the organization, you can check on their status using Guide Star or IRS Non-Profit Search.  

City order from A to Z 

Listed in alphabetical order by City.  Select the first letter of the city you are looking for.  Keep in mind that some shelters may have a mailing address only.  In that case it does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  
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URGENT NOTICES:

Urgent notices are notices that these animals do not have much time and will be euthanized if not adopted soon.  Please help make more room in the shelter by adopting a loving pet today!  This is only a small listing of animals needing help now, please contact your local shelter on how you can help.  Not all shelters list their pets as URGENT!  Also, help the pet overpopulation by spaying/neutering your pets so that their offspring don't end up getting abused, neglected or on Death Row.   

Animal Control Contact Agency 

Andalusia, AL  Andalusia Animal Shelter located at the old fairgrounds on Hwy 84 West.  Adoption is the only hope for these animals who provide unconditional love and companionship. They are literally on "death row" and somehow they seem to know it.  They are all in desperate need of loving homes.
Address:  101 Coliseum Ave, Andalusia, AL   Phone: 334-222-8705   

Anniston, AL  Anniston Animal Shelter   Calhoun County Humane Society  The Calhoun County Humane Society d/b/a The Animal Shelter will no longer be receiving funds from The Calhoun County Commission. Beginning October 1, 2005, they will be operating an Animal Control Impound Facility located at Morrisville Rd, Anniston, (the entrance to the County Landfill). Without the support of the county we are in danger of not being able to provide services for the animals of Calhoun County. We must now rely on the support of individuals in our community.
1201 Parkwood Dr, Anniston, AL 36201   Phone: 256-236-1581  

Arab, AL  Arab Animal Control  - Our dogs and cats are in need of good homes. Animals are only kept for a limited time.  Donations greatly needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  210 Hero Lane, Hwy 69, Arab, AL 35016   Phone: 256-586-8124 or 256-586-3544  

Columbiana, AL  Shelby Humane Society   Shelby Humane Society is experiencing substantial animal surrenders due to the increasing population of our county.  The animal surrenders are growing every day.  Shelby Humane will take in more than 7,000 animals in 2006.  We are experiencing financial difficulties in order to care for these animals and find them loving homes.  Please help!  
Address:  381 McDow Drive, PO Box 210, Columbiana, AL  35051   Phone: 205-669-3916  

Dothan, AL  Dothan Animal Shelter   295 Jerry Drive, Dothan, AL 36303   Phone: 334-615-4620   

Tuscaloosa, AL - Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter, Inc - We have 108 dog kennels, 72 cat cages, and 15 isolation cages. We take in over 7,000 a year and adopt out over 1200 a year.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  3140 35th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401   Phone: (205) 752-9101

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Pet Shelter Directories

Here is a listing of Directories that list animal shelters, humane societies and animal rescue groups.  

Find Your State Shelters/Rescues      

Choosing a pet for you   

How to be a responsible pet owner- choosing the right pet for you  

Alabama Animal Adoption Society - The Alabama Animal Adoption Society is a not for profit organization supported entirely by private donations and volunteer effort. Our mission is to help strays and unwanted family pets find loving and responsible homes and to educate the public regarding the problem of pet overpopulation and the importance of spaying/neutering their pets.  We are located at:
 2808 Crescent Avenue, Homewood, AL 35209          (205)871-6351  

Animal Shelter Organization - AL  The AnimalShelter.org web site was created in an effort to place homeless animals.

Pet Finder - AL -  listing in alphabetical order by city.  If you click on this link and your state does not come up right away do a search for your area.   

Net Pets - A listing of some pet shelters in your area. 

World Animal Net - Find animal shelters, animal rescues, sanctuaries and more in your state.  

Animal Net for Pets - Directory and resources for Alabama Humane Societies, animal shelters, pet adoptions, animal cruelty help and resources, bird rescue and other organizations dealing with animal welfare in Alabama.

Rescue Clearinghouse - Directory of animal shelters, pet rescues, and humane societies.  Be sure to visit your state's newsletter!  

Cats with No Name - Directory of Alabama Shelters & Rescuers.  

City order from A to Z 

Listed in alphabetical order by City.  Select the first letter of the city you are looking for.  Keep in mind that some shelters may have a mailing address only.  In that case it does not mean that they are necessarily located in that city.  
A / B / C / D / E / F / G / H / I / J / K / L / M / N / O / P / Q / R / S / T / U / V / W / X / Y / Z  

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Alexander City, AL - Lake Martin Animal Shelter   Lake Martin Humane Society caring for the animals nobody wanted or knew they existed since 1982.  
Address:  PO Box 634, Alexander City, Alabama 35011-0634   Phone: (256) 234-5533  

Andalusia, AL  Andalusia Area Humane Society  1115 Sanford Rd, Andalusia Alabama 36420    Phone: 334-222-8142 

Andalusia, AL  Andalusia Animal Shelter located at the old fairgrounds on Hwy 84 West.  Adoption is the only hope for these animals who provide unconditional love and companionship. They are literally on "death row" and somehow they seem to know it.  They are all in desperate need of loving homes.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  101 Coliseum Ave, Andalusia, Alabama    Phone: 334-222-8705   

Anniston, AL  Calhoun County Animal Control Center  - Donations needed!!  
Address:  3605 Morrisville Road, Anniston, Alabama 36201   Phone: 256-231-0854   

Anniston, AL  Anniston Animal Shelter   Calhoun County Humane Society  The Calhoun County Humane Society d/b/a The Animal Shelter will no longer be receiving funds from The Calhoun County Commission. Beginning October 1, 2005, they will be operating an Animal Control Impound Facility located at Morrisville Rd, Anniston, (the entrance to the County Landfill). Without the support of the county we are in danger of not being able to provide services for the animals of Calhoun County. We must now rely on the support of individuals in our community.
1201 Parkwood Dr, Anniston, Alabama 36201   Phone: 256-236-1581  

Arab, AL  Arab Animal Control  - Our dogs and cats are in need of good homes. Animals are only kept for a limited time.  Donations greatly needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  210 Hero Lane, Hwy 69, Arab, Alabama 35016   Phone: 256-586-8124 or 256-586-3544  

Arab, AL  Happy PAWS Haven, Inc  -  We are a nonprofit organization, no-kill, no-kennel, spay and neuter Domestic Animal Shelter.  We are located in Marshall County, Alabama. View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address: 59 Granada Rd, Arab, AL 35016   Phone: 256- 653-1674  

Athens, AL  The Dog Pound  is under contract with the County Commission of Limestone County, Alabama to shelter and maintain unwanted animals delivered by Limestone County Animal Control Officers and from individuals who live in Limestone County. The City of Athens maintains a shelter for animals collected from within the city limits.
Address:  1701 Hwy 72 East, Athens, Alabama 35611   Phone: 256-771-7889   

Auburn, AL  Lee County Humane Society   The Lee County Humane Society is dedicated to serving the citizens of our community through animal rescue, the promotion of responsible animal companionship, and the elimination of pet overpopulation.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  1140 Ware Dr, Auburn, Alabama 36832   Phone: (334) 821-3222

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Birmingham, AL  BJC Animal Control   View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  6227 5th Avenue, North, Birmingham, Alabama 35212   Phone: 205-591-6522  

Birmingham, AL - Greater Birmingham Humane Society   Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  300 Snow Dr, Birmingham, Alabama 35209   Phone: 205-942-1211 

Birmingham, AL - TEARS - The Emergency Animal Rescue Service -  is a not-for-profit Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals dedicated to the rescue of injured animals,  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  
Address: 226 Glasgow Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35224   Phone: 205- 744-3373

Blountsville, AL  Sampsons Sanctuary Inc.   We are a non profit organization that provides a safe haven for all kinds of animals in need. Situated on 144 acres in beautiful north central Alabama.
Address:  PO Box 1133, Blountsville, Alabama 35031   

Brewton, AL   Humane Society of Escambia County   View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  2763 South Blvd, Brewton, Alabama 36426   Phone: 251-867-6860  

Bridgeport, AL   Faith Hope And Charity Animal Shelter  FHC is is a non profit organization. We operate as a private shelter so we are not governed by local laws.  Donations URGENTLY needed!!  
Address: 119 Crestview Drive, Bridgeport, Alabama 35740   Phone: 256-495-2448

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Centre, AL   Cherokee Humane Society   PO Box 99, Centre, Alabama 35960   Phone: 256-927-1540

Clanton, AL   Chilton County Humane Society   Volunteers are always welcome at the shelter! If you have a little bit of spare time and a lot of love for animals, Chilton Humane would appreciate your help.  Foster Homes Needed!  Fostering a pet means that you take the animal out of the shelter and into your home to care for him/her.
Address:  139 Shade Tree Drive, Clanton, Alabama 35045   Phone: 205-755-9170

Clayton, AL  Barbour County Humane Society    99 Gilchrist Road, Clayton, Alabama 36016   Phone: (334) 775-7477  

Cleveland, AL  Blunt County Animal Shelter    PO Box 657, 120 Shelter Drive, Cleveland, Alabama 35049   Phone: 205-625-6026

Columbiana, AL  Shelby Humane Society   Shelby Humane Society is experiencing substantial animal surrenders due to the increasing population of our county.  The animal surrenders are growing every day.  Shelby Humane will take in more than 7,000 animals in 2006.  We are experiencing financial difficulties in order to care for these animals and find them loving homes.  Please help!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  381 McDow Drive, PO Box 210, Columbiana, Alabama 35051   Phone: 205-669-3916 

Cullman, AL  Cullman County Animal Shelter   We would love to see all the animals that come in find a good home.
Address:  935 Convent Rd NE, Cullman, Alabama 35055   Phone: 256-734-5448  

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Daleville, AL  Lil' Tykes Rescue & Adoption  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.
Address:  2804 Hwy 84 West, Daleville, Alabama 36322   Phone: 334-598-2473   Dale County 

Daphne, AL  Daphne Animal Shelter   7145 Johnson Road, Daphne, Alabama 36526   Phone: 251-621-2831   Baldwin County 

Decatur, AL  Decatur Animal Services  is an animal control facility operated by the City of Decatur, Alabama. Almost one half of the animals that make their way to the animal shelter are surrendered by owners who can no longer care for them.  
Address:  1802 Central Parkway SW, Decatur, Alabama 35601   Phone: 256-341-4790   Counties: Limestone and Morgan Counties

Decatur, AL  Animal Friends Humane Society   Animal Friends Humane Society works to find homes for abandoned and homeless animals in Alabama.  
Address:  1608 4th Avenue Southwest, Decatur, Alabama 35601   Phone: 256- 351-2347    Counties: Limestone and Morgan Counties

Demopolis, AL  Demopolis Animal Shelter  - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address: 809 E. Jackson Street, Demopolis, Alabama 36732   Phone: 334-289-3879    Marengo County

Dothan, AL  Wiregrass Humane Society   255 Jerry Drive, Dothan, Alabama 36303   Phone: 334-792-6693   (Counties: Houston County, Dale County and Henry County)

Dothan, AL  Dothan Animal Shelter   View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address: 295 Jerry Drive, Dothan, Alabama 36303   Phone: 334-615-4620   (Counties: Houston County, Dale County and Henry County)

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Enterprise, AL  SOS Animal Shelter   25944 Highway 134 # 84e, Enterprise, Alabama 36330   Phone: (334) 393-1743  

Eufaula, AL   Eufaula City Animal Shelter  Columbus Mills Road, Eufaula, Alabama 36027   
Phone: 334-687-1234  

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Fairhope, AL  Baldwin County Humane Society  - View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address:  306 Magnolia Ave, Fairhope Alabama 36532   Phone: 1-800-547-6518  or 251-928-4585  

Florence, AL  Florence/Lauderdale Animal Shelter  - 702 College Street, Florence, Alabama 35630   Phone: 256-760-6676  

Ft Payne, AL  Ft Payne Animal Control  - 

Ft Payne, AL  DeKalb County SPCA  - We receive animals from the general public and Animal Control. We receive an average of about 4,500 animals each year. We adopt our animals to lifetime, loving homes.
Address: 550 18th Street SW, PO Box 680653, Ft Payne, Alabama 35967   Phone: 256-845-9463

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Gadsden, AL  Humane Society of Etowah County       1700 Chestnut St, Gadsden, Alabama 35901   Phone: 256-547-4846  

Greenville, AL  Greenville Animal Shelter   Butler County Humane Society is a non-profit organization.
Address:  1310 East Commerce Street, Greenville, Alabama 36037   Phone: 334-382-7806  

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Hayden, AL  2nd Chance Animal Sanctuary  is a Non-Profit 501(c) 3 Corporation.  
Address:  PO Box 193, Hayden, Alabama 35079   Phone: 205-590-4853  

Homewood, AL  Alabama Animal Adoption Society  The Alabama Animal Adoption Society is a not for profit organization supported entirely by private donations and volunteer effort. Our mission is to help strays and unwanted family pets find loving and responsible homes and to educate the public regarding the problem of pet overpopulation and the importance of spaying/neutering their pets.  
Address:   2808 Crescent Avenue, Homewood, Alabama 35209   Phone:  205-871-6351

Huntsville, AL  The ARK Animal Shelter   139 Bo Cole Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35806   Phone: 256-851-4088

Huntsville, AL  Greater Huntsville Humane Society   2812 Johnson Road, Huntsville, Alabama 35805   Phone: 256-881-8081 

Huntsville, AL  Huntsville Animal Services  Donations and Volunteers needed!!  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address:  4950 Triana Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama 35805   Phone: 256-883-3782   

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Loxley, AL Maddies Adoption Center   
Address: 1103 N. Hickory Street #A, Loxley, Alabama 36551   Phone: 251-964-8888   Baldwin County

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Mobile, AL Mobile Animal Shelter   View some of the animals for adoption HERE. 
Address:  855 Owens St, Mobile, Alabama 36604    Phone: 251-208-2800     Mobile County 

Mobile, AL Mobile SPCA   Our mission is the prevention of cruelty to and the relief of suffering of animals.  Pet overpopulation continues to be a major problem in Mobile and Mobile County. The SPCA works to educate pet owners about the importance and health benefits of spaying and neutering their pets.  
Address:  620 Zeigler Circle West, Mobile, Alabama 36608   Phone: 251-633-3531     Mobile County 

Mobile, AL  South Alabama Animal Society   PO Box 851473, Mobile, Alabama 36685   Phone: 251-666-1031     Mobile County 

Monroeville, AL  Monroe County Animal Shelter   2265 Hwy 47 South, Monroeville, Alabama 36460   Phone: 251-575-3427   Monroe County 

Montgomery, AL  Montgomery Humane Society  View some of the animals for adoption HERE.  
Address: 1150 John Overton Drive, Montgomery, Alabama 36110   Phone: (334) 409-0622    Montgomery County 

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Opp, AL  Opp Veterinary Hospital - There is no formal shelter that supports animal care instead of euthanasia. We list animals that need homes. We are not able to take in animals. We are not a shelter, however, we will list any animals that need homes on this website. Anyone in the area can feel free to list their animals on this website.  
Address:  207 Highway 52 East, Opp, Alabama 36467   Covington County Southern Alabama

Ozark, AL   Ozark Animal Control Shelter    Valentine Ext, Ozark, Alabama    Phone: 334-774-4633   Dale County Southern Alabama  

Ozark, AL   Ozark-Dale Co Humane Society    579 Bivins Drive, Ozark, Alabama 36360   Phone: (334) 774-7387   Dale County Southern Alabama  

Ozark, AL  Ozark-Dale County Humane Society - PO Box 2502, Ozark, Alabama 36361   Phone: 334-714-1179    Dale County Southern Alabama  

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Pell City, AL  Pell City Animal Shelter - 1071 Airport Road, Pell City, Alabama 35128   Phone: 205-814-1567  

Phenix City, AL  Phenix City Animal Shelter - We are a shelter that has to euthanize if neccessary. .  
Address: 709 12th St, Phenix City, AL 36867   Phone: 334-291-4847

Prattville, AL  Autauga County Humane Society   1009 Rueben Road, Prattville, Alabama 36067   Phone: 334-358-2882  

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Scottsboro, AL  Scottsboro Animal Control Center   222 Howard Street, Scottsboro, Alabama 35768   Phone: (256) 259-6511    Jackson County 

Scottsboro, AL  Safe Haven Animal Shelter  We are a No Kill Animal shelter that rescues neglected and abandoned animals, rehabilitates them, and adopts them out to loving families.  Donations needed!!  
Address: PO Box 962, Scottsboro, Alabama 35768   Phone: 256-259-2390

Selma, AL  Selma Animal Shelter - We are a nonprofit organization.  Donations and Volunteers needed!!    
Address: 206 Medical Center Parkway, Selma, Alabama 36701   Phone: 334-877-2204    Dallas County 

Summerdale, AL  Baldwin County Animal Control Center   15050 County Road 49, Summerdale, Alabama 36580   Phone: 251-988-8108   Baldwin County 

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Tuscaloosa, AL - Southern Skies Animal Sanctuary  We are a non-profit organization.  We are a haven for abandoned dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.   
Address:  PO Box 781262, Tallassee, Alabama 36078   Phone: 334-283-1166  

Tuscaloosa, AL - Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter, Inc - We have 108 dog kennels, 72 cat cages, and 15 isolation cages. We take in over 7,000 a year and adopt out over 1200 a year.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE.  
Address:  3140 35th Street, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401   Phone: (205) 752-9101

Tuscaloosa, AL - Humane Society of West Alabama   is a no-kill, all-volunteer, nonprofit organization.  View some of the animals for adoption HERE. 
Address:  1515 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Tuscaloosa Alabama 35404   Phone: (205) 554-0011  

Tuskegee, AL  Mason County Humane Society  Tuskegee, Alabama 36083   Phone: 334-727-6050  

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Valley, AL  Chattahoochee Humane Society - We serve all of Chambers County and all municipalities within Chambers County.  Donations needed!!  
Address: 3265 Fairfax Bypass, Valley, Alabama 36854   Phone: 334-756-9377  

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Wedowee, AL  Randolph County Animal Shelter - The animal shelter itself will be off Alabama Highway 48 when it eventually opens.  Donations and Volunteers are always needed!!  The shelter is located on Animal Shelter Road just off of Hwy 48 West in Wedowee.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address: 104 Animal Shelter Rd, Wedowee, Alabama 36278   Phone: 256-357-0101    

Wetumpka, AL  Humane Society of Elmore County  The Humane Society of Elmore County can only be as good as the support we receive. Please help us with a tax deductible donation or bequest for the future. The animals Thank You!! ALL donations are tax-deductible.  View some of the animals we have for adoption HERE. 
Address:  255 Central Plank Road, Wetumpka, Alabama 36092   Phone: (334) 567-3377  

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