Humane Society of West Alabama

ALABAMA GIVES - On February 2nd, people all over Alabama will join together to raise money for Alabama charities. You can participate and donate to the Humane Society at our Alabama Gives site http://algives.razoo.com/story/Humane-Society-Of-West-Alabama

through the giving organization Razoo.com

Be My Furry Valentine - Join us February 11 & 12 at Pet Suppies "Plus" and pick up some goodies for your favorite valentine. Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 12-4. LOOK HERE for more information.

A New Pet for the New Year! Last year we found new homes for more than 300 rescued dogs and cats. This year we want to do even better. For the month of January 2012, the adoption fee for dogs over 1 year old and cats over 6 months old is reduced to only $30! Adopt a new pet now, save money, and have a good new year with your new best friend! Look here for more information.

FLEA MARKET: Visit our Flea Market at 3201 Main Ave in Northport for great bargains! Our Flea Market is a major source of income for our rescue operations. And if you are cleaning house for the New Year, remember to bring your gently used clothing and household items to the Flea Market.

FOSTER HOMES: We really need foster homes, to care for animals displaced and homeless due to the storm. Some of these animals are not available for adoption, they just need a temporary place to stay while their family looks for a new home or job. If you can provide temporary care for any of our animals, please consider applying to become a foster home. Look here for more information on providing foster care and how to apply.

The Humane Society of West Alabama is an all-volunteer no-kill animal adoption and rescue agency and a 501(c)3 charity.

Happy in Their New Homes
Sugar & Spice: Two cute puppies rescued after the storm and now together in a new home.		Smithers (with his new daddy): This is the life! His new family says: "he is so sweet and gentle. He's enjoying himself."
Tilly: Her new mom says: "she definitely enjoys her new home... She is such a joy and always brings a smile to my face...She is doing well, and thanks again for everything."		We still have lots of pets in need of forever homes. Read on for some animals made homeless by the tornado or its aftermath, and still hoping -
Storm Survivors still in need of new homes
Abby is about 6 months old. She was rescued after the tornado, but we're not sure she ever had a home. She's ready for a good home now!		Timmy is a 7-9 year old poodle in need of a new home, since his former family could not keep him after the storm. Can you help an older animal recover?
Olivia is a bob-tailed kitten, found walking through storm debris after the tornado. She is so cute, with her little bob-tailed hopping walk. Can you give her a home?		The Humane Society needs foster homes to help provide temporary care for animals in need of homes. If you can help, please look here for more information.

HELP US HELP THEM - ADOPT A HOMELESS PET

We have many rescued dogs and cats available for adoption. Check our lists of adoptable dogs and adoptable cats (top of page) to find your new best friend.

All Humane Society dogs and cats are in foster care or at one of our animal adoption homes. The Cat Adoption Center is open most Saturdays 10am-2pm,and cats may also be seen by appointment. Dogs may only be seen by appointment, or at our monthly Meet the Pets event. Please check out our List of Cats and List of Dogs on PetFinder, then contact the Humane Society to make an appointment to meet your new best friend.

Don't forget to check our Featured Pet; this may be the one for you.  The current featured pet is Pansy, a calico cat. And look here for other great pets that were recently featured; some are still available.

Check out our Events Calendar to keep up with what's happening at the Humane Society. And don't forget to check our Volunteer page if you have time to help with these events.

STRAY and UNWANTED ANIMALS: Stray, unwanted and unknown animals should be taken to Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter. Please DO NOT bring any stray or homeless animals directly to the Humane Society, we do not have facilities for accepting such animals!! Metro Animal shelter is and has been the drop-off site for unwanted animals, both before and after the storm. The Humane Society can only care for a limited number of animals. When we have room to accept more animals, they come to us through our veterinarians, through our work with Metro Animal Shelter and local animal control, and through our own volunteers' rescue efforts. We rescue and find homes for as many animals as possible, but our facilities and our volunteer efforts are limited!! Introducing a stray animal with unknown health problems risks the health of our other animals and jeapordizes our rescue efforts. Please DO NOT bring any stray, homeless or unwanted animal directly to the Humane Society!!!!

DONATIONS: We ALWAYS need money. You can donate through paypal (see link at the left of this page), or by mailing a check to our Adoption Center (1515 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa) or by bringing your cash or check (no credit/debit cards) to our Flea Market in Northport during regular operating hours. We currently have about 120 animals in our care, about 80 of them awaiting adoption. If you wish to help us with our ongoing rescue and adoption operations, please consider a donation. We have been a pet rescue and adoption organization for nearly 40 years. We are an all-volunteer organization: none of the money we receive through donations or fundraising is used for salaries.

The Humane Society of West Alabama

in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a no-kill, all-volunteer, nonprofit organization, dedicated to rescuing and finding homes for dogs and cats in need, and stopping animal abuse. We receive no money from any government agency or national organization. We are totally dependent on donations, fund-raisers and volunteers to continue our work. Visit our Adoption Center, check out our upcoming events, find out more about the Humane Society.

Humane Society adoption applications
available online here.

Humane Society Flea Market and craft sales: 

The sale of donated goods at our Flea Market, at our craft sales, and at our other sale events, is an important fund raising tool for the Humane Society, and we depend on donated items to make them a success.  If you have household items in good condition for our Flea Market, or handmade items to donate for our craft sales, please contact the Humane Society. The Humane Society of West Alabama is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Looking For a Pet?

Check out our List of Cats and List of Dogs.  Come by the Humane Society Adoption Center, or watch for one of our "Dog Days" or Adopt-a-thons to meet adoptable dogs. Read about our Adoption Process and fees. Check the current Featured Pet.

How Can You Help?

Maybe you could 'foster' (provide temporary care for) an animal waiting for adoption.  Check our wish list if you want to donate pet supplies or other items.  Make a monetary donation in honor of your pet, or become a member of the Humane Society of West Alabama.  Save good used household items to donate to our Flea Market.  Check the Volunteer Calendar for events where volunteers are needed. Contact the Humane Society for more information on how you can help.