Confirm visiting arrangements and animal availability directly. Some rescues use foster homes, appointments, or a mailing address rather than a public shelter.
Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter provides dog and cat adoption, fostering and volunteer programs at its Tuscaloosa facility. It also receives stray animals from Tuscaloosa County, the City of Tuscaloosa and Northport. The shelter asks people who find an animal to call before bringing it in.
Adopters must be at least 19 and complete an application for approval by the adoption team. An online application can be started from the animal’s listing. Renters should confirm landlord requirements beforehand. Allow time to meet the animal and complete paperwork, and ask what care and current fees apply to that pet.
Use the official listings to choose animals to ask about and confirm current visiting information before traveling to 3140 Inv Dornell Cousette Street. A foster placement requires an appointment to complete the process. Call before bringing a found animal; intake and adoption are separate conversations.
Stray-receiving services for Tuscaloosa County, the City of Tuscaloosa and the City of Northport. Contact the shelter to confirm the appropriate service for your situation.
Animal adoption, fostering and volunteering; lost/found and owner-assistance resources are available on the official website.
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