Adoption
Find shelters and rescues by name, city or ZIP code. Explore their profiles, keep a shortlist, and take the first step toward a new friendship.
Explore organizations across the United States. Contact a location before visiting to confirm current arrangements.
Saved sheltersA place to begin
Enter a shelter name, a city or a ZIP code above, or choose an animal, service or state filter. Open a profile to get to know the organization, then save the places you want to contact.
Locations come from organization websites and OpenStreetMap. Coverage and contact details vary; a listing does not establish walk-in access or current animal availability. Distances are approximate straight-line distances from postal locations, rather than driving distances. Contact the organization before visiting. Shelter map data: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · Public directory data. ZIP locations: GeoNames, CC BY 4.0; filtered and deduplicated for the 50 states and DC.
Get to know your area
Understand how nearby shelters and rescues work, what to ask, and how to plan a visit.
Birmingham and nearby communities
A practical guide to adoption visits around Birmingham, Homewood, Hoover and Helena, with official sources, appointment differences and questions to ask before you travel.
Read the local guide
Tuscaloosa and Northport
Plan an adoption visit in Tuscaloosa County, understand the different roles of Metro Animal Shelter and Humane Society of West Alabama, and prepare useful questions before meeting a pet.
Read the local guideBefore you visit
A little preparation helps you find an organization—and an animal—that fits your home responsibly.
Reputable organizations clearly explain health checks, behavior notes, fees, and return policies.
Discuss the animal’s routine, medical history, energy level, and comfort around children or other animals.
Budget for food, veterinary care, training, enrichment, grooming, and unexpected needs.
Adoption
