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Alabama Animal Adoption Society

Homewood, Alabama

Alabama Animal Adoption Society arranges dog and cat adoptions through its Homewood center. Adoption meetings are by appointment, while the center also has separate public times for its low-cost spay/neuter certificate service. Its application and interview help the team consider a suitable home for each pet.

Animals:: Dogs, Cats
Services:: Adoption, Low-cost spay / neuter, Volunteering

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Adopting near Birmingham: plan the right first visit

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