Animal Shelters

Animal Shelters Near You — Give a Pet a Second Chance

Every year, millions of dogs, cats, and other animals end up in shelters across the United States — many of them healthy, loving, and eager for a forever home. Petzooie makes it easy to connect with local animal shelters so you can explore adoptable pets, volunteer your time, or donate to support the animals in your community.

Why Adopt from a Shelter?

Adopting from a shelter is one of the most rewarding decisions a person can make. You are not just gaining a companion — you are directly saving a life and making room for another animal in need. Shelter pets come in all sizes, breeds, ages, and personalities. Many are already house-trained, spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, which can significantly reduce your initial costs.

What to Expect When Visiting a Shelter

  • An intake process where you complete an adoption application
  • Meet-and-greet sessions with animals to find the right personality match
  • Transparent health history and behavioral assessments for each animal
  • Adoption fees that typically cover spay/neuter, vaccines, and microchip
  • Post-adoption support from shelter staff

Types of Animal Shelters

Municipal (Government-Run) Shelters

These are operated by local governments and often accept all animals regardless of space. They are open-admission facilities and typically serve the widest geographic area.

Private Nonprofit Shelters

These organizations raise their own funding and often have more resources for animal enrichment, behavioral rehabilitation, and long-term care. Some are no-kill facilities.

Rescue Organizations

Rescues are typically foster-based and specialize in specific breeds or species. They operate without a physical shelter, placing animals in temporary homes until adoption.

Beyond Adoption: How You Can Help

  • Fostering — temporarily house animals while they await adoption
  • Volunteering — walk dogs, socialize cats, assist with events
  • Donating — food, blankets, toys, and financial contributions are always needed
  • Spreading the word — sharing adoptable animals on social media saves lives

Find Shelters on Petzooie

Browse local shelters and rescues using the search tool above. Filter by location, type of animals available, and services offered. Whether you are ready to adopt, want to volunteer, or simply want to know what is available in your area, Petzooie connects you to the resources you need.

6451. Lee County Humane Society

Time:
  • Monday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

Lee County Humane Society was established in 1974 to address the expanding issue of stray animals in our neighborhood. Animals were taken into the homes of a group of dedicated and kind volunteers who tried to find them permanent homes while fostering and loving them. In 1976, LCHS purchased land along Highway 280, where the shelter now resides. The community-run, volunteer-run organization was able to hire staff and eventually start expanding the facilities thanks to donations and volunteer work.

6452. Cherokee County Animal Shelter

Time:
  • Monday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Thursday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Friday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Saturday08:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

The Cherokee Humane Society is a supporter of helping puppies and kittens, dogs and cats find homes, and assisting in the recovery of lost animals.

6453. The Humane Society Of Chilton County

Time:
  • Monday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
  • ThursdayClosed
  • Friday11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

The Humane Society of Chilton County is a 501(c)(3) independent non-profit organization with an elected board of directors. The Humane Society of Chilton County (hereafter, "HSCC"operating )'s hours are created to guarantee that all animals are adequately and compassionately cared for and that the general public has enough time and opportunity to transact business there.

6454. Cullman County Animal Shelter/ Cullman County Animal Control

Time:
  • Monday09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
  • Tuesday09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
  • Wednesday09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
  • Thursday09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
  • Friday09:00 AM - 03:30 PM
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

In order to check for rabies and report obnoxious wildlife, Cullman County Animal Control collaborates with The State of Alabama Wildlife. Animal Control in Cullman County does not set or lend out wildlife traps.

6455. Jasper Humane Society

Time:
  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

2018 saw a collaboration between the Greater Birmingham Humane Society and the Jasper Animal Care & Control Shelter.

Mayor O'Mary acknowledged their accomplishments in a press release from 2020, saying, "As of today we are lucky to be the only non-Birmingham shelter that the Greater Birmingham Humane Society operates. The partnership has been a win-win situation." The Mayor continued, "I am now very proud of our animal care, our shelter, and the people that are working to take care of the animals."

6456. Clarke County Animal Shelter

Time:
  • Monday12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Tuesday12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Wednesday12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Thursday12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Saturday12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
  • Sunday12:00 PM - 02:00 PM

The Clarke County Animal Shelter encourages adoptions based on dialogue. Since no two animals are the same, each has its own set of adoption criteria. After completing a brief adoption application and attending an adoption counseling session, you meet your matches.

6457. Willow Farm

Federal recognition for Willow Farms as a 501-C-3 nonprofit organization. Tax deductions apply to all gifts.

We are based in Loxley, Alabama, and Mrs. Janet Hein is our director. We have volunteers who come out to help with everything from feeding to working with the horses to playing with the dogs. All of our animals are suited for families and are looking for loving homes!

6458. Baldwin Humane Society

Time:
  • Monday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Tuesday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Wednesday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • Thursday10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • FridayClosed
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

A no-kill adoption organization is The Baldwin Humane Society, formerly known as BARC. We were the first animal welfare organization in Baldwin County when we were founded in 1979. Through spaying and neutering, education, rescue, and adoption, we hope to reduce the number of abused and abandoned dogs. We rely only on donations as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization and do not receive any financing from the government. Every year, we save, rehab, and place hundreds of mistreated, neglected, and abandoned pets.

6459. Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter

Time:
  • Monday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Tuesday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • WednesdayClosed
  • Thursday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Friday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • Saturday09:00 AM - 06:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

Our goal is to provide the tools, initiatives, and knowledge necessary to create a more compassionate society that appreciates animals, encourages kindness and compassion toward them, supports responsible pet ownership, and strengthens the link between animals and people.

6460. Florence Lauderdale animal services

Time:
  • Monday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Saturday11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Sunday12:00 PM - 04:00 PM

The mission of Florence Lauderdale Animal Services is to provide our community with compassionate and effective animal care and control services. In the City of Florence and Lauderdale County, we accept any stray, abandoned, and surrendered pets. Every year, we work with fosters, volunteers, neighborhood adopters, and different rescues to find homes for thousands of unwanted animals.