COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Looking for help with pet care in our community? Below you’ll find local and regional resources offering spay/neuter assistance, pet food programs, and rescue or adoption services.
Please note: Information is subject to change. We recommend calling ahead or visiting each organization’s website to confirm services, hours, and eligibility.
Spay / Neuter Programs
A nonprofit veterinary clinic dedicated to reducing pet overpopulation through affordable spay/neuter services. Offers transport and voucher programs to make sterilization accessible for low-income pet owners and rescues.
Website: alspay.org
Phone: (205) 956-0012
Service Area: Irondale, AL — serves 13 Alabama counties including Jefferson, Tuscaloosa, Walker, Cullman, and Blount.
God’s Feral Felines, Inc. (GFF Cats)
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit originally focused on Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) for feral cats. Now provides low-cost spay/neuter certificates for community and owned cats, plus rescue and adoption of kittens and friendly adults.
Website: gffcats.org
Phone: (256) 640-8000
Service Area: 841 S Main Street, Arab, AL 35016 — serving Marshall, Cullman, and Blount Counties.
North Alabama Spay & Neuter Clinic (NALSN)
A high-volume, low-cost spay/neuter clinic offering services to the public, rescues, and shelters. The clinic’s mission is to end euthanasia of healthy pets through proactive prevention. They frequently host special community voucher days and collaborate with local humane groups.
Website: nalspayneuter.org
Phone: (256) 489-0418
Service Area: Huntsville, AL — serving all of North Alabama.
United Spay Alliance – Alabama Directory
A national coalition that provides a searchable database of low-cost and free spay/neuter providers across Alabama. This is an excellent first-stop resource for residents looking to locate the nearest clinic, voucher program, or mobile unit.
Website: unitedspayalliance.org/al
Contact: Online resource (statewide directory)
Service Area: Statewide network covering every Alabama county.
Pet Food & Supplies Assistance
Alabama SPCA – Pet Pantry Program
Provides a two-week supply of dog/cat food for low-income families to help prevent pet surrender. Requires proof of income or assistance program eligibility.
Service Area: Tuscaloosa-based; open to Alabama residents.
Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) – Pet Assistance Program
Offers monthly pet-food distribution events and basic pet-supply assistance. Also provides connections to affordable veterinary services.
Website: gbhs.org/petassistance
Phone: (205) 942-1211
Service Area: Birmingham metro and surrounding Jefferson County
Greater Huntsville Humane Society – “King’s Community Kitchen”
Pet-food pantry for low-income households to keep pets at home. Proof of income and spay/neuter status required. Open 2nd Wednesday and last Saturday each month.
Website: ghhs.org/kings-community-kitchen
Phone: (256) 881-8081
Service Area: Huntsville, AL — serving North Alabama counties including Cullman.
Animal Relief-Welfare Associates
Local nonprofit assisting with animal welfare needs; may offer or coordinate limited pet-food/supply aid or connect residents with local support options.
Address: 690 County Road 771, Cullman, AL 35055
Phone: (256) 735-4430
Cullman County Animal Control & Shelter
While primarily a public shelter, they often have donated food or supplies available and can refer residents to assistance programs for keeping pets at home.
Website: co.cullman.al.us/animal-control.html
Phone: (256) 734-5448
Address: 935 Convent Road, Cullman, AL 35056
Rescue & Adoption Organizations
Cullman Area Animal Welfare Association (CAAWA)
A 501(c)(3) volunteer-run, no-kill organization rescuing dogs and cats in Cullman County. Offers adoptions, foster placements, and low-cost spay/neuter support.
📍 Location: Cullman County, AL
📧 Email: caawarescue@yahoo.com
🔗 AdoptAPet Profile
A foster-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to rescuing stray and neglected dogs and finding them loving homes through a compassionate foster network.
📍 Location: Cullman, AL
🔗 pawsuprescuellc.com
A no-kill rescue that partners with local fosters and shelters to reduce euthanasia by rehoming pets in need of a second chance.
📍 Location: Cullman, AL
🔗 AdoptAPet Profile
Cullman County Animal Control & Shelter
Public shelter offering adoption and reclaim services for stray and surrendered pets. Adoption fees include spay/neuter and vaccinations.
📍 Address: 935 Convent Rd, Cullman AL 35056
📞 Phone: (256) 734-5448
🔗 co.cullman.al.us/animal-control.html
Animal Adoption Center of Blount County
The county adoption center providing rehoming, spay/neuter education, and responsible-pet-ownership outreach for Blount County residents.
📍 Location: Cleveland, AL
📞 Phone: (205) 625-6026
🔗 blountcountyal.gov/departments-services/animal-services
Saving Grace Animal Rescue of Alabama
A foster-based, no-kill rescue saving at-risk dogs from rural shelters. Provides vetting, adoption, and community education programs.
📍 Location: Morris, AL
📞 Phone: (205) 433-7311
🔗 savinggraceanimalrescueal.org
Alabama Animal Adoption Society
Long-standing nonprofit promoting adoption, foster support, and humane education with regular adoption events in north Jefferson County.
📍 Location: Birmingham, AL (serves North Jefferson County)
📞 Phone: (205) 871-6351
🔗 animaladoptionsociety.org
Brindlee Mountain Animal Rescue Inc.
A volunteer, no-kill organization serving Marshall and Cullman Counties, rescuing abandoned and neglected dogs and placing them in permanent homes.
📍 Location: Marshall County (AL) – near Hanceville
🔗 brindleemountainanimalrescue.com
501(c)(3) nonprofit saving southern dogs from high-kill shelters and placing them in loving homes across the U.S. Focused on fostering and behavioral rehabilitation.
📍 Location: Birmingham, AL (statewide foster network)
📧 Email: info@dixiegirldogrescue.org
🔗 dixiegirldogrescue.org
Long-time 501(c)(3) no-kill rescue offering adoption, medical care, and TNR services. Known for senior-pet adoptions and community outreach.
📍 Location: Remlap, AL (serving Blount & Jefferson Counties)
📞 Phone: (205) 681-0936
🔗 rebeccaspawsandclaws.org
A high-volume, foster-based rescue that provides full veterinary care, fostering, and transport for dogs throughout Alabama.
📍 Location: Birmingham, AL (statewide)
📞 Phone: (205) 910-0180
🔗 tailsfromalabama.com
A small but dedicated foster network that helps abandoned pets find safe, loving homes. Collaborates with other Alabama rescues for transport and vetting.
📍 Area Served: Alabama (foster-based)
📧 Email: allthepawsrescue@gmail.com
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