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The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) was founded in 1883 and incorporated on February 21, 1910. In November of 2004, the GBHS moved to their new facility at 300 Snow Drive off West Oxmoor Road in the Homewood area. The new facility allows them the opportunity to better care for the pets that come into their care, serve the community with events such as Community Day , educate the public with guided tours, and house more than 150 adoptable pets.
Learn more about the services offered by the GBHS at www.gbhs.org .
The S.N.I.P. Program is available to residents of Jefferson County who are able to demonstrate financial need. Those purchasing a S.N.I.P. certificate must show proof of residency by presenting a current utility bill or bank statement with their name and address, along with proof of financial need which could be a recent pay stub, previous year’s tax return, or proof of participation in a government (federal, state, or local) assistance program. These documents will be verified by an employee prior to the sale of the certificate.
The S.N.I.P. certificates will be sold at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society’s main shelter located off West Oxmoor Road and by the Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation. The costs of the certificates will be as follow:
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Canine Spay w/ Rabies Inoculation - $45.00 (Actual Surgical Cost $135)
Canine Neuter w/ Rabies Inoculation - $35.00 (Actual Surgical Cost $105)
Feline Spay w/ Rabies Inoculation - $40.00 (Actual Surgical Cost $120)
Feline Neuter w/ Rabies Inoculation - $25.00 (Actual Surgical Cost $75)
Interested parties may also call 205.942.1211 for information and directions.
Once the certificate is purchased, a list of participating veterinarians will be given to the pet owner. The owner will then be asked to make an appointment with one of the doctors listed. At the time of the surgery the pet will be provided with spay/neuter surgery, a rabies inoculation, and pain medication.
Vets that are interested in participating in the S.N.I.P. Program should contact Victoria Arrand, Director of Development for the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, at 205.942.1211.
Click here to learn about additional low-cost spay/neuter options.