Greater Birmingham Humane Society

6/4/11: Hotline to report lost & found animals - 205-397-8534

5/4/11 2:40 CST - Facebook post frmo Bham Humane Society:

"URGENT: We need horse feed and chicken feed specifically to deliver to Hackleberg, AL."

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Per the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, for survivors that are displaced with pets, there are no people/pet friendly shelters available. The options are to place your animals in a kennel, with a vet, or stay at a pet friendly motel or hotel.

All lost pets found can be taken to both this location, and to the Tuscaloosa Animal Control site.

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FROM THE SITE:

Donate Now To Assist Pets Affected By 4/27 Tornadoes

The tornadoes of April 27th are some of the worst that we have witnessed in recent history. Many communities across six states have been devastated and many lives destroyed. We at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society have been tasked by the EMA to help with the relief effort through services provided by our shelter. Please assist us in our efforts by making a monetary donation today.

Help Pets By Donating Much-Needed Supplies!

To provide assistance for the pets displaced by the tornadoes on 4/27/2010, we are requesting donations of the following items:
Dog Food
Cat Food
Horse Feed
Crates
Hay
Water
Dog Beds
Towels
treats
Cat litter
Bleach

If You've Lost Your Pet...

Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control Services is currently in the field assisting with animal relief efforts. If you have lost or found a pet, please call 205-397-8534 or visit the BJCAC facility at 6227 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35212. Please do not leave a voicemail.

Can you offer specialized assistance?

If you are an individual, an organization, or a company and you would like to provide specialized assistance for animal tornado victims, please call 205-942-1211, ext. 200 and leave a voicemail if we do not immediately answer. We are asking that you do NOT email info @ gbhs.org, as we are unable to keep up with the large volume of emails we are currently receiving.

You can also help by making monetary contributions and in-kind donations. Check out our list of supplies needed and know that any gift is greatly appreciated.

GBHS Is Offering Assistance for Tornado Relief: Here's How

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is providing assistance to animal victims from the recent tornado disaster in the following ways:

* Helping coordinate transfers from Tuscaloosa to allow them to accommodate the high number of displaced animals.
* Providing assistance to Birmingham Jefferson County Animal Control with their efforts with lost and found pets through a GBHS volunteer hotline and assistance in the field.
* Providing emergency relief to injured horses at our Mount Olive Rescue Barn.
* Collecting pet food, beds, crates, and other items needed for displaced pets.
* Helping reunite pets with their families through our lost and found pet tool.