what we do
our mission
To care for homeless, abused, neglected and abandoned animals and educate the community to instill an increased awareness and commitment to the responsibility of animal ownership and protection.
our vision
To establish a strong collaboration between Shelby Humane and the community that fosters the successful adoption for all shelter animals, reduces the number of unwanted animals in our community, and promoting proper pet identification. Shelby Humane seeks to develop and maintain a positive public image and to serve as a resource that the public turns to for support and advice in the many facets of animal welfare.
education
We educate the community about what it means to and how they can be responsible pet owners
We offer presentations, cuddle corners, and school programs along with multiple vaccine and microchip clinics yearly.
We provide Spay & Neuter subsidies for low income pet owners
We provide assistance with food and pet supplies, emergency fostering and vet care.
caring for animals
We take in strays brought to us by
Shelby County Animal Control +
the City of Hoover
We house unclaimed strays for a 7-day hold period
We vaccinate and spay and neuter all of our animals
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.