The Greater Birmingham Humane Society's mission is to promote the humane treatment of animals and people through education, advocacy and services.

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society's mission is to promote the humane treatment of animals and people through education, advocacy, and services.

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society, founded in 1883, is the largest and oldest humane society in Alabama. Over the course of our history we have witnessed the changes in our community and yet have never left the original mission of Dr. Phillips “to promote the humane treatment of people and animals through education, advocacy and services.”

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is an open access humane society, meaning that we will accept any owned animal in need of our services. We are funded by generous donors in our community and abroad.

Surrendering hours:
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday: closed