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Animal Shelters & Rescues in Alabama

189 of the 594 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in Alabama are shelter and rescue services. Full listings for every city are on the Alabama page.

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Organizations vary between open-admission municipal facilities and private, foster-based rescues that do not operate a public viewing kennel. Choosing where to adopt depends on whether you want to walk through on-site kennels or submit an application online before meeting dogs in private homes. Adoption fees, home visit requirements, and hold periods for stray animals differ significantly across locations.

Huntsville 10

  1. Huntsville Animal Services

    4950 SW Triana Blvd, Huntsville, AL 35805

    Water access
    Call Website All Huntsville

  2. The Dog Stop

    6243 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35806

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Huntsville

  3. Friends Of Rescue

    213 Oakwood Ave NW, Huntsville, AL 35811

    Wed 9am-3pm, Fri-Sat 9am-3pm

    Call Website All Huntsville

  4. Ark Inc Shelter

    139 Bo Cole Rd NW, Huntsville, AL 35806-3921

    Tue–Sat 11am–4pm

    Call Website All Huntsville

  5. Cattyshack

    2211 Seminole Dr SW Studio 1062, Huntsville, AL 35805

    Call Website All Huntsville

  6. Greater Huntsville Humane Society

    2812 Johnson Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 35805-5843

    Call Website All Huntsville

  7. Madison County Animal Control

    3210 NE S HI-LO Cir D, Huntsville, AL 35811

    Call Website All Huntsville

  8. Rocket City Rescue Thrift Store

    920 Winchester Rd NE, Huntsville, AL 35811

    Website All Huntsville

  9. Lifeline Pet Rescue Of North Alabama

    121 Kohler Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803-1569

    Call All Huntsville

  10. AFK Cat: Life Interrupted for Rescue

    814 Wellman Ave NE, Huntsville, AL 35801-3634

    All Huntsville

Dothan 7

  1. Wiregrass Humane Society

    255 Jerry Dr, Dothan, AL 36303

    Mon-Tue 12pm-4:30pm, Wed 12pm-5:30pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-4:30pm

    Call Website All Dothan

  2. Wiregrass Humane Society

    255 Jerry Drive, Dothan, AL 36303

    Mon-Tue 12pm-4:30pm, Wed 12pm-5:30pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-4:30pm

    Call Website All Dothan

  3. Wiregrass Pets Rescue and Adoption Center

    2638 Hartford Hwy, Dothan, AL 36305

    Call Website All Dothan

  4. Kitty Kottage Dothan

    131 E Selma St, Dothan, AL 36301

    Call Website All Dothan

  5. Dothan Animal Shelter & Adoption Center

    295 Jerry Dr, Dothan, AL 36303-6291

    Call Website All Dothan

  6. Wiregrass Humane Society

    1708 Squire Ct, Dothan, AL 36301-4027

    Call All Dothan

  7. Southern Charmers Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

    5605 Hodgesville Rd, Dothan, AL 36301-8309

    Call All Dothan

Mobile 7

  1. City of Mobile Animal Services

    855 Owens St, Mobile, AL 36604

    Mon-Fri 10am-4pm

    Call Website All Mobile

  2. Save A Stray

    3488 Spring Hill Ave, Mobile, AL 36608-1523

    Website All Mobile

  3. Swpansar

    1230 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36695-3922

    Call Website All Mobile

  4. Project Purr Animal Rescue

    5039 Cottage Hill Rd, Mobile, AL 36609-4204

    Call Website All Mobile

  5. Krewe de Rescue

    Mobile, AL

    Website All Mobile

  6. White-Gates Farm Equine Rescue

    2177 Island Rd, Mobile, AL 36605

    Call All Mobile

  7. Mobile County Animal Shelter

    7665 Howells Ferry Rd, Mobile, AL 36618

    Call All Mobile

Birmingham 6

  1. Greater Birmingham Humane Society

    300 Snow Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209

    Tue-Sat 1pm-5pm

    Call Website All Birmingham

  2. Greater Birmingham Humane Society Animal Control

    6227 5th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35212

    Tue-Sat 1pm-5pm

    Call Website All Birmingham

  3. Two by Two Animal Rescue

    Birmingham, AL

    Fenced
    Website All Birmingham

  4. Underdog Rescue of Alabama

    806 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3003

    Call Website All Birmingham

  5. Magic City Wildlife Experts

    1807 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203-3112

    Call All Birmingham

  6. Birmingham Animal Adoption and Rescue

    1843 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35210-2049

    Call All Birmingham

Athens 5

  1. Dog Pound

    1701 US Highway 72 E, Athens, AL 35611-4413

    Mon-Sat 9am-12pm

    Call Website All Athens

  2. Limestone County Animal Control

    521 US Hwy 72 W, Athens, AL 35611

    Call Website All Athens

  3. Hope and Love Rescue

    909 Hereford Dr, Athens, AL 35611

    Call Website All Athens

  4. Limestone County Animal Control

    100 Cherry St, Athens, AL 35611-1822

    Call Website All Athens

  5. Friends of Athens-Limestone Animal Shelter Volunteer Team

    1701 US Highway 72 E, Athens, AL 35611-4413

    Call All Athens

Jasper 5

  1. Walker County Humane and Adoption Center - WCHAC

    23470 US-78, Jasper, AL 35501

    Call Website All Jasper

  2. Walker County Questionnaire

    1801 3rd Ave S, Jasper, AL 35501-5309

    Call Website All Jasper

  3. Jasper Humane Society

    2302 Birmingham Ave, Jasper, AL 35501

    Call Website All Jasper

  4. Walker County Humane Society

    1801 3rd Ave S, Jasper, AL 35501-5309

    Call Website All Jasper

  5. Walker County Humane & Adoption Center

    23470 highway 78 west, Jasper, AL 35501

    All Jasper

Anniston 4

  1. Calhoun County Animal Control

    475 Justice Ave, Anniston, AL 36205

    Call Website All Anniston

  2. Calhoun County Humane Society

    1201 Parkwood Dr, Anniston, AL 36201

    Call Website All Anniston

  3. Jr The Catman

    320 Maple St, Anniston, AL 36201

    Call Website All Anniston

  4. The Animal Shelters

    1201 Parkwood Dr, Anniston, AL 36201-2666

    Call Website All Anniston

Clanton 4

  1. Chilton County Animal Shelter

    139 Shade Tree Dr, Clanton, AL 35045

    Wed-Sat 1pm-5pm

    Call Website All Clanton

  2. Chilton County Humane Society

    139 Shade Tree Dr, Clanton, AL 35045

    Call Website All Clanton

  3. Chilton County TNR

    703 Hand St, Clanton, AL 35045

    Call All Clanton

  4. 30 Acres Retrievers

    7701 County Road 9, Clanton, AL 35045-7281

    Call All Clanton

Fairhope 4

  1. Baldwin County Humane Society

    306 Magnolia Ave, Fairhope, AL 36532-2414

    Mon-Tue 10pm-4pm, Wed 10pm-12pm, Thu 10pm-4pm, Fri 10pm-1pm

    Call Website All Fairhope

  2. Baldwin Humane Society

    22886 US-98 Unit C, Fairhope, AL 36532

    Call Website All Fairhope

  3. The Haven

    559 S Section St, Fairhope, AL 36532

    Call Website All Fairhope

  4. Belle Shain Canine Performance & Health

    12668 River Creek Dr, Fairhope, AL 36532

    Call All Fairhope

Florence 4

  1. Florence City Animal Control

    702 E College St, Florence, AL 35630-5803

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

    Call Website All Florence

  2. Florence Lauderdale Animal Services

    3240 Roberson Rd, Florence, AL 35630

    Wed-Fri 10am-3pm

    Call Website All Florence

  3. Northwest Alabama Spay And Neuter Assistance

    PMB 266, 2701 Mall Rd, Florence, AL 35630

    Call Website All Florence

  4. Singing River Equine Rescue

    2701 Mall Rd, Florence, AL 35630

    Call All Florence

Fort Payne 4

  1. Friends of DeKalb County-AL Animal Adoption Center

    1825 Glenn Blvd SW, Fort Payne, AL 35968-3533

    Website All Fort Payne

  2. Dekalb County-AL Animal Adoption Center

    2601 Jordan Rd SW, Fort Payne, AL 35968-3690

    Call All Fort Payne

  3. DeKalb County Animal Adoption Center

    2601 Jordan Rd SW, Fort Payne, AL 35968

    Call All Fort Payne

  4. Humane Society Animal Resources of Dekalb

    2062 County Road 88, Fort Payne, AL 35968-3913

    Call All Fort Payne

Hoover 4

  1. Pet Paradise Birmingham

    6265 Tattersall Blvd, Hoover, AL 35242

    Mon-Fri 6:30am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

    Small-dog areaIndoor
    Call Website All Hoover

  2. Kitty Kat Haven & Rescue

    3432 Old Columbiana Rd, Hoover, AL 35226

    Thu-Sat 1pm-5pm, Sun 1pm-3pm

    Call Website All Hoover

  3. Kitty Kat Haven And Rescue

    2113 Marlboro St, Hoover, AL 35226

    Thu-Sat 1pm-5pm, Sun 1pm-3pm

    Call Website All Hoover

  4. Greater Birmingham Humane Society

    5220 Princeton Way, Hoover, AL 35226-4175

    Call All Hoover

Andalusia 3

  1. Andalusia Animal Shelter

    101 Coliseum Ave, Andalusia, AL 36420

    Call Website All Andalusia

  2. Andalusia Area Humane Society

    411 Pearl St, Andalusia, AL 36420

    Call Website All Andalusia

  3. Andalusia Area Humane Society

    1118 Sanford Rd, Andalusia, AL 36420-4150

    Call Website All Andalusia

Boaz 3

  1. 2nd Chance Shelter

    130 Double Bridge Rd, Boaz, AL 35957

    Call Website All Boaz

  2. Second Chance Animal Shelter

    130 County Road 398, Boaz, AL 35957

    Call Website All Boaz

  3. Green Steps For Homeless Pets

    130 CR-2, Boaz, AL 35957-7801

    Call Website All Boaz

Cleveland 3

  1. Blount County Animal Adoption Center

    5554 Co Hwy 1, Cleveland, AL 35049

    Call Website All Cleveland

  2. Blount County Animal Shelter

    18429 State Highway 160, Cleveland, AL 35049-3659

    Call Website All Cleveland

  3. Blount Co of Animal Shelter

    120 Sherbet Dr, Cleveland, AL 35049

    All Cleveland

Decatur 3

  1. Decatur Animal Services

    300 A, Beltline Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35601

    Call Website All Decatur

  2. Animal Friends Humane Society

    240 Johnston St SE # B, Decatur, AL 35601

    Call Website All Decatur

  3. Cofield Bullyz

    1315 Somerville Rd SE, Decatur, AL 35601-4336

    All Decatur

Ozark 3

  1. Ozark Dale County Humane Society

    579 Bivins Dr, Ozark, AL 36360

    Call Website All Ozark

  2. Ozark Animal Control Shelter

    1315 Parker Dr, Ozark, AL 36360

    Call All Ozark

  3. S&D Farms

    Ozark, AL

    All Ozark

Scottsboro 3

  1. Scottsboro/Jackson County Animal Shelter

    210 Abby Ln, Scottsboro, AL 35769-7500

    Call Website All Scottsboro

  2. Scottsboro Animal Shelter

    222 Howard St, Scottsboro, AL 35768-2206

    Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

    Call Website All Scottsboro

  3. McCreary K-9 Facility

    806 W Willow St, Scottsboro, AL 35768

    Call All Scottsboro

Tanner 3

  1. Peace Love and Animals

    19135 Nuclear Plant Rd, Tanner, AL 35671

    Call Website All Tanner

  2. Creating Hope for Paws

    19135 Nuclear Plant Rd, Tanner, AL 35671

    Mon-Sat 10am-4pm

    Website All Tanner

  3. Gorilla Bluz

    20241 Nuclear Plant Rd, Tanner, AL 35671-3564

    Call All Tanner

Toney 3

  1. Albie Einswine Minipig & Friends Rescue

    108 Stan Ryan Rd, Toney, AL 35773-9676

    Call Website All Toney

  2. Challenger's House

    112 Tristian Rd, Toney, AL 35773

    Call Website All Toney

  3. Off the Chain Training & Rescue

    102 Candice Dr, Toney, AL 35773

    Call Website All Toney

Arab 2

  1. God's Feral Felines

    841 S Main St, Arab, AL 35016

    Call Website All Arab

  2. Arab Animal Shelter

    230 Hero Ln, Arab, AL 35016

    Call All Arab

Auburn 2

  1. CARE Humane Society

    1140 Ware Dr, Auburn, AL 36832

    Call Website All Auburn

  2. Woof Ave

    2514 S College St Ste 107, Auburn, AL 36832

    Call Website All Auburn

Bay Minette 2

  1. North Baldwin Animal Shelter

    1700 McMeans Ave, Bay Minette, AL 36507

    Call Website All Bay Minette

  2. North Baldwin Animal Shelter

    201 E 2nd St, Bay Minette, AL 36507-4831

    Call All Bay Minette

Brent 2

  1. Tabernacle Farm

    177 Tabernacle Rd, Brent, AL 35034

    Mon-Sat 8am-6pm

    Call Website All Brent

  2. Bibb County Animal Facility

    134 Bibb Ln, Brent, AL 35034

    Call All Brent

Brewton 2

  1. Escambia County Alabama Animal Control and Shelter

    2763 South Blvd, Brewton, AL 36426

    Call All Brewton

  2. Kaetson Kindergarten

    303 N Pine St, Brewton, AL 36426-1221

    Call All Brewton

Brownsboro 2

  1. A New Leash on Life

    5588 S, 5588 US-431, Brownsboro, AL 35741

    Call Website All Brownsboro

  2. A New Leash On Life, Inc.

    2676 Dug Hill Rd, Brownsboro, AL 35741-9410

    All Brownsboro

Columbiana 2

  1. Shelby Humane

    381 McDow Rd, Columbiana, AL 35051-9620

    Mon 9am-3pm, Tue-Sat 12pm-5pm

    Call Website All Columbiana

  2. Canine Country Club

    6720 Chelsea Rd, Columbiana, AL 35051

    Call Website All Columbiana

Cullman 2

  1. Cullman County Animal Shelter

    935 Convent Rd NE, Cullman, AL 35055

    Call Website All Cullman

  2. Duck Creek Bloodhounds

    710 County Road 1551, Cullman, AL 35058-1331

    Call All Cullman

Enterprise 2

  1. SOS Animal Shelter

    25944 AL-134, Enterprise, AL 36330

    Call Website All Enterprise

  2. Becky’s Palace Animal Sanctuary

    785 County Road 708, Enterprise, AL 36330-6303

    Call Website All Enterprise

Eufaula 2

  1. Southern Souls Animal League

    1702 N Eufaula Ave, Eufaula, AL 36027

    Call Website All Eufaula

  2. Eufaula Animal Shelter

    990 Industrial Park Dr, Eufaula, AL 36027

    Call All Eufaula

Loxley 2

  1. Willow Farm

    26149 Co Rd 49, Loxley, AL 36551

    Call Website All Loxley

  2. South Coast Canine

    22115 McPhillips Rd, Loxley, AL 36551

    Call Website All Loxley

Montgomery 2

  1. Montgomery Humane Society

    1150 John Overton Dr, Montgomery, AL 36110

    Call Website All Montgomery

  2. The Gump Wildlife Experts

    2567 Fairlane Dr, Montgomery, AL 36116

    Call All Montgomery

Opelika 2

  1. Lee County Animal Control

    100 Orr Ave, Opelika, AL 36804

    Call Website All Opelika

  2. Pesty Critters Wildlife Control

    1409 Fitzpatrick Ave, Opelika, AL 36801-4815

    Call All Opelika

Pelham 2

  1. Camp Scotty

    2785 Pelham Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124

    Call Website All Pelham

  2. Alabama Wildlife Center

    100 Terrace Dr, Pelham, AL 35124

    Call Website All Pelham

Pell City 2

  1. Pell City Animal Control Center

    1071 Airport Rd, Pell City, AL 35128

    Tue-Sat 1pm-5pm

    Call Website All Pell City

  2. Animal Shelter of Pell City

    1071 Airport Rd, Pell City, AL 35128-7196

    Call All Pell City

Phenix City 2

  1. East Alabama Humane Society

    712 13th St, Phenix City, AL 36867

    Call Website All Phenix City

  2. Russell County Animal Shelter

    1706 4th St S, Phenix City, AL 36869

    Call Website All Phenix City

Selma 2

  1. Selma Animal Shelter

    206 Medical Center Pkwy, Selma, AL 36701

    Call Website All Selma

  2. Sky Hill Animal Society

    2588 County Road 209, Selma, AL 36701-3830

    Call All Selma

Talladega 2

  1. Talladega City Animal Control

    809 W McMillan St, Talladega, AL 35160

    Call Website All Talladega

  2. Talladega City Animal Control

    809 W McMillian St, Talladega, AL 35160

    Call Website All Talladega

Tuscaloosa 2

  1. Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter

    3140 Investigator Dornell Cousette St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

    Mon-Tue 12pm-6pm, Thu-Sat 12pm-6pm

    Call Website All Tuscaloosa

  2. Humane Society of West Alabama

    1515 15th St E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404-4703

    Call Website All Tuscaloosa

Valley 2

  1. Chattahoochee Humane Society

    3265 Fairfax Bypass, Valley, AL 36854

    Mon-Tue 10am-5pm, Thu-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm-4pm

    Call Website All Valley

  2. Mandie's Doggies at Kennedy Acres

    2600 Co Rd 375, Valley, AL 36854

    All Valley

Wetumpka 2

  1. Humane Society of Elmore County

    255 Central Plank Rd, Wetumpka, AL 36092

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm

    Call Website All Wetumpka

  2. Wetumpka Animal Control

    110 Red Eagle Dr, Wetumpka, AL 36092

    Call All Wetumpka

Abbeville 1

  1. Safe Haven Animal Rescue and Kennels

    205 Industrial Park Rd, Abbeville, AL 36310

    Call Website All Abbeville

Alabaster 1

  1. Sanctuary Animal Rescue

    259 Daffodil Rd, Alabaster, AL 35007-7744

    Call Website All Alabaster

Albertville 1

  1. Marshall County Animal Shelter of Alabama

    96 Abbott Rd, Albertville, AL 35950-5900

    Call Website All Albertville

Alexander City 1

  1. Lake Martin Humane Society

    2502 Sugar Creek Rd, Alexander City, AL 35010

    Mon-Fri 10am-1pm, Sat 10am-2pm

    Call Website All Alexander City

Ardmore 1

  1. You Are Loved Animal Rescue and Sanctuary

    9612 Highway 53, Ardmore, AL 35739-9510

    Call All Ardmore

Ashville 1

  1. Beaver Mountain Farm

    469 Shoal Creek Rd, Ashville, AL 35953

    Call Website All Ashville

Atmore 1

  1. City of Atmore Animal Control

    206 Cindebran Dr, Atmore, AL 36502

    Call All Atmore

Brundidge 1

  1. Troy Animal Rescue Project

    34 County Rd 2266, Brundidge, AL 36010

    Call Website All Brundidge

Calera 1

  1. Loveless Dog and Horse Rescue

    6650 County Road 151, Calera, AL 35040-2709

    Call All Calera

Centre 1

  1. Cherokee County Animal Shelter

    8660 County Rd 71, Centre, AL 35960

    Call Website All Centre

Chelsea 1

  1. Love Hope and Paws Dog Rescue

    2443 Co Rd 69, Chelsea, AL 35043

    Call Website All Chelsea

Clayton 1

  1. Humane Society of Barbour County

    99 Gilchrist Rd, Clayton, AL 36016

    Call All Clayton

Daphne 1

  1. Daphne Animal Shelter

    7145 Johnson Rd, Daphne, AL 36526

    Call All Daphne

Delta 1

  1. Clay County Animal Shelter

    200 Lees Bridge Rd, Delta, AL 36258-5252

    Call Website All Delta

Eight Mile 1

  1. Rooster Rescue of Eight mile

    9300 Spice Pond Rd, Eight Mile, AL 36613

    Call All Eight Mile

Elba 1

  1. Elba Animal Shelter

    1649 Boswell St, Elba, AL 36323-4215

    Call All Elba

Elberta 1

  1. Shorty's Safe Haven Equine Rescue & Rehab

    12417 County Road 95, Elberta, AL 36530-2899

    Call Website All Elberta

Fayette 1

  1. Fayette Co Animal Shelter

    423 Columbus St E, Fayette, AL 35555-2614

    Call Website All Fayette

Flomaton 1

  1. Humane Society The of Escambia County

    27330 Highway 31, Flomaton, AL 36441-4718

    Call All Flomaton

Foley 1

  1. The Rabbit House Rescue

    16625 Bogle Ln, Foley, AL 36535

    Call Website All Foley

Gadsden 1

  1. Humane Society Pet Rescue and Adoption Center

    4200 Brooke Ave, Gadsden, AL 35904

    Call Website All Gadsden

Gordo 1

  1. Red Gate Farm Rescue

    17981 Crawford Rd, Gordo, AL 35466

    Call All Gordo

Greensboro 1

  1. Hale County Animal Shelter

    20 Correction Dr, Greensboro, AL 36744-5363

    Call

Greenville 1

  1. Greenville Animal Shelter

    1310 E Commerce St, Greenville, AL 36037

    Call Website All Greenville

Grove Hill 1

  1. Clarke County Animal Shelter

    169 E Grove Hill Ave, Grove Hill, AL 36451

    Call All Grove Hill

Guin 1

  1. Hoof or Paw

    390 Co Rd 2, Guin, AL 35563

    Call Website All Guin

Gulf Shores 1

  1. American Lurcher Project

    11675 Council Ln, Gulf Shores, AL 36542-8153

    Call Website All Gulf Shores

Hartselle 1

  1. Morgan County Humane Society

    86 Gum Springs Cut Off Rd, Hartselle, AL 35640

    Call Website All Hartselle

Homewood 1

  1. Alabama Animal Adoption Society

    2808 Crescent Ave, Homewood, AL 35209

    Sat 12am-4:30pm, Sun 9am-5pm

    Call Website All Homewood

Lafayette 1

  1. Cookies Canine Animal Rescue & Sanctuary

    Lafayette, AL

    Website All Lafayette

Leesburg 1

  1. Summit's Sanctuary

    5965 County Road 20, Leesburg, AL 35983-5108

    Call Website All Leesburg

Luverne 1

  1. Animal Tails Rescue

    408 Lee St, Luverne, AL 36049-4554

    Call Website All Luverne

Madison 1

  1. A New Leash on Life Adoption Center

    1292 Slaughter Rd, Madison, AL 35758

    Call Website All Madison

Mentone 1

  1. Farm To Stable Sanctuary

    329 Gray Rd, Mentone, AL 35984

    Website All Mentone

Monroeville 1

  1. Monroe County Animal Shelter

    2265 Highway 47 S, Monroeville, AL 36460-7857

    Call Website All Monroeville

Montevallo 1

  1. Montevallo Doghouse and Cats

    613 Co Rd 774, Montevallo, AL 35115

    Mon-Sat 9am-12pm

    Call Website All Montevallo

Muscle Shoals 1

  1. Rescue Me Project

    1300 John R St, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

    Call Website All Muscle Shoals

Northport 1

  1. The Wag

    235 McFarland Blvd, Northport, AL 35476

    Call Website All Northport

Odenville 1

  1. Paws & Claws Bed And Biscuit

    10520 US Highway 411, Odenville, AL 35120

    Call All Odenville

Oneonta 1

  1. Canine Cottage LLC

    1606 County Highway 20, Oneonta, AL 35121-7737

    Call All Oneonta

Owens Cross Roads 1

  1. Felines and Canines Hunter Stephenson Rescue Center

    266 Hamer Rd, Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

    All Owens Cross Roads

Piedmont 1

  1. Etowah County Animal Shelter

    12071 US-278, Piedmont, AL 36272

    Mon-Fri 10am-3pm

    Call Website All Piedmont

Prattville 1

  1. Prattville/Autauga Humane Society

    1009 Reuben Rd, Prattville, AL 36067-6601

    Call Website All Prattville

Ragland 1

  1. Ragland Rescue Service

    146 Church St, Ragland, AL 35131-5444

    Call All Ragland

Rainbow City 1

  1. Rainbow City Animal Shelter

    4450 Steele Station Rd, Rainbow City, AL 35906

    Call All Rainbow City

Robertsdale 1

  1. Weiner Haven

    22270 Hauge St, Robertsdale, AL 36576

    Call All Robertsdale

Rogersville 1

  1. Kamies Services Llc

    3375 Co Rd 70, Rogersville, AL 35652

    Call All Rogersville

Russellville 1

  1. Serenity Saviors Equine Rescue and Therapy Center

    7281 County Rd 48, Russellville, AL 35654

    Call Website All Russellville

Shorter 1

  1. Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Alabama

    2557 Cross Keys Rd, Shorter, AL 36075-3737

    All Shorter

Silverhill 1

  1. Silver Acres Pet Care

    21789 West Blvd, Silverhill, AL 36576

    Call All Silverhill

Summerdale 1

  1. Baldwin County Animal Shelter

    15240 CR-49, Summerdale, AL 36580

    Call Website All Summerdale

Sylacauga 1

  1. Sylacauga Animal Shelter

    41 Shelter Ln, Sylacauga, AL 35151

    Call Website All Sylacauga

Theodore 1

  1. Animal Rescue Foundation

    6140 Rangeline Rd, Theodore, AL 36582-5201

    Call Website All Theodore

Thomasville 1

  1. Just 4 Pet's

    4203 AL-25, Thomasville, AL 36784

    Call All Thomasville

Troy 1

  1. Pike Animal Shelter - Troy, Alabama

    904 Henderson Hwy, Troy, AL 36079-2507

    Call Website All Troy

Union Springs 1

  1. Bullock County Humane Society

    21426 Highway 82, Union Springs, AL 36089-6263

    Mon-Tue 9am-2pm, Wed 12:30pm-4pm, Fri 9am-2pm, Sat 8am-12pm

    Call Website All Union Springs

Vestavia Hills 1

  1. Animal Control

    1032 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

    Call All Vestavia Hills

Wedowee 1

  1. Randolph County Animal Shelter

    104 Animal Shelter Rd, Wedowee, AL 36278

    Call Website All Wedowee

Wilsonville 1

  1. Hunter’s Acres Farm Rescue

    14477 Hwy 61, Wilsonville, AL 35186

    Call Website All Wilsonville
Check visitor policies early. Municipal facilities usually allow walk-in visits during public hours, but private rescues often require an approved application before scheduling a meet-and-greet.

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Good to know

What is the difference between an animal shelter and a rescue organization?

Shelters typically operate a physical facility that houses stray or surrendered animals directly on site. Rescue organizations are often run by volunteers using network foster homes, meaning animals live in private residences until adoption.

How much does it typically cost to adopt a dog?

Adoption fees typically range from $50 to $350 depending on the organization and the age of the dog. Puppies usually carry higher fees, while standard fees generally include spay or neuter surgery, initial vaccinations, and a microchip.

Can I bring my current dog to meet a potential rescue dog?

Most organizations require or strongly encourage a controlled meet-and-greet between your existing dog and the rescue dog before finalizing an adoption. Staff or foster parents usually facilitate this interaction on neutral ground at the facility or a local park.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across Alabama to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 189 dog parks in Alabama to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout Alabama. Our guide lists 189 dog parks in Alabama for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.