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Lost or found a pet in Birmingham, AL

What to do first in Birmingham, from local animal services’ guidance, and who to call.
What happened?

Greater Birmingham Humane Society Animal Care & Control

Stray shelter for Birmingham and unincorporated Jefferson County; call to confirm intake, location and hours before transport during the facility transition

205-591-6522

What to do if your pet is missing

  1. Now

    Add a photo and where your pet was last seen. We’ll show you pets posted nearby that could be yours. Each one is a lead to check, not proof.

    Start with a photoFree and private. No account needed.
  2. Next

    What local animal services ask:

    • Call about your missing pet and check the shelter’s impounded-pet photos.
    • Confirm the current location before visiting to identify a possible lead.
    • Check reclaim requirements for ID, ownership proof, rabies evidence and required fees.

    FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.

    How long shelters hold a pet

    Hold times vary; contact the shelter quickly.

    Go in person as early as you can.

    More details about hold times

    Official source:Birmingham official lost-pet information (opens in a new tab)

  3. Keep checking

    • Look at the shelter’s listings again, and go in person when you can.
    • Open your search here again to see what has been posted since.
    • Write down who you called and any possible sightings, then make a flyer and share it.

What to do if you found a pet

  1. Now

    Answer three quick questions and see if someone nearby is missing them.

    Look for their ownerPrivate until you choose to share. No account needed.
  2. Next

    What local animal services ask:

    • Call Animal Care and Control about the stray and where you found it.
    • Confirm the responsible agency and intake location before travel.
    • Bring identification if staff direct you to complete a stray surrender form.

    FindLostPets and the shelter keep separate reports. It helps to file one with the shelter too.

    How long shelters hold a pet

    Hold times vary; contact the shelter quickly.

    More details about hold times

    Official source:Birmingham official lost-pet information (opens in a new tab)

  3. Then

    See our guides for a found dog or cat.

Pets posted near Birmingham

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About these instructions

Birmingham and unincorporated Jefferson County guidance. Call to confirm the intake location before travel; other cities may use different animal control services.

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