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Dog Under Table

We care for homeless, abused, neglected, and abandoned animals in Shelby County, Alabama, and educate the community to instill an increased awareness and commitment to the responsibility of animal ownership and protection.

adopt

Find your new best friend! Open your heart and home to a deserving dog or cat waiting for a loving forever family.

foster

Make a life-changing difference by providing a temporary, loving home for an animal while they wait for adoption.

volunteer

Give your time, share your talents and help us make life better for homeless animals in our community.

donate

Your generosity saves lives! Every donation helps provide food, medical care, shelter and second chances for homeless animals in our community.

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Meet our Pets of the Week

Rufford

Devin + Heather

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Pet photos with santa

Sunday, Nov. 8

11am-4pm

 Myers Plants & Pottery

2935 Pelham Parkway

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Bring your pets for a photo with Santa amidst a gorgeous holiday backdrop

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$50 donation 

holiday

ornament fundraiser

We've partnered with Inscribed Laser Engraving to offer 16 personalized pet ornament options, with proceeds benefiting the shelter!

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Use code SHELBY for 

10% off your order

Want to 
Volunteer?

Want to volunteer at Shelby Humane?

Here's how to get started:

1. Create an account in Volunteer Hub (link below)

2. Sign up for a shelter orientation class (dates below)

3. After completing shelter orientation, you can sign up for any of our volunteer opportunities!

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Thank you to our sponsors!

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CONTACT
US

Shelby Humane Society

381 McDow Road
Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 669-3916

info@shelbyhumane.org​​​

Shelby Humane Society is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability (physical or mental), genetic testing results, caregiver status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.  Shelby Humane Society complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment as more specifically set forth in the Professional Conduct Policy and Prohibition against Harassment section.

adoption
hours

Tuesday- Saturday

12pm-5pm

(last animal pulled at 4:30)

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Closed for adoptions:

Sunday and Monday

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For adoptions: email
adoptions@shelbyhumane.org

 

For owner surrenders: email intake@shelbyhumane.org

*Appointment only*

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Our adoptions are on a first-come,

first-served basis

 

intake hours

Monday- Saturday 

9am-3pm

Closed for lunch 11am-12pm

Closed Sunday

holiday
closings

  • New Year's Day

  • Easter Sunday

  • Memorial Day

  • Independence Day

  • Labor Day

  • Thanksgiving Day

  • Christmas Eve

  • Christmas Day 

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