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Alabama animal shelters

There are 435 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Alabama. Combined, these Alabamian animal shelters employ 616 people, earn more than $51 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $102 million.
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Animal shelters by major Alabama cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Birmingham
 
97
 
$15,052,195
Huntsville
 
37
 
$8,687,198
Mobile
 
35
 
$1,791,211
Daphne
 
33
 
$2,355,462
Tuscaloosa
 
24
 
$4,322,399
Dothan
 
22
 
$7,132,414
Montgomery
 
20
 
$2,715,355
Decatur, AL
 
18
 
$118,908
Auburn
 
16
 
$2,248,979
Anniston
 
15
 
$614,790
Showing 10 of 13 metros

Job trends for Alabama animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
41
1-10
 
16
11-25
 
11
26-100
 
7
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of animal shelters in Alabama

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
110
$250k to $1M
 
33
$1M to $5M
 
7
$5M to $25M
 
2
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Alabama

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1-20 of 435

Wiregrass Pet Rescue and Adoption Center

An animal shelter in Dothan, AL dedicated to pet rescue and adoption, creating a community-friendly facility for domesticated animals.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
1
EIN
84-3717911
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society promotes humane treatment through education, advocacy, rescue, and veterinary services, managing 24/7 animal care and control across multiple counties.
Revenue
$8.0m
Assets
$24.4m
Employees
125
EIN
63-0288810
IRS type
501(c)(3)

A New Leash on Life

A New Leash on Life spays/neuters pets, educates on responsible pet ownership, and offers foster/adoption for homeless dogs/cats in Huntsville, AL.
Revenue
$2.8m
Assets
$5.1m
Employees
40
EIN
34-2013011
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wiregrass SpayNeuter Alliance

Wiregrass SpayNeuter Alliance provides high-volume, low-cost spay and neuter services with a mission to offer high-quality options for the community.
Revenue
$954.1k
Assets
$365.9k
Employees
15
EIN
27-1991142
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Metro Animal Shelter

To seek as many permanent, loving homes as possible for these animals. We encourage people to help in any way possible. In addition to getting the animals out through adoptions and animal redemptions.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.5m
Employees
46
EIN
63-1120822
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Athens-Limestone Animal Services

Athens-Limestone Animal Services shelters unwanted animals from Limestone County delivered by animal control officers and residents.
Revenue
$811.4k
Assets
$79.9k
Employees
31
EIN
93-3905992
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Greater Huntsville Humane Society (GHHS)

The Greater Huntsville Humane Society was incorporated in December 1969 as a non-profit 501(c)3 no-kill animal shelter. GHHS is dedicated to furthering the humane care of animals and providing adoption services in Huntsville.
Revenue
$1.9m
Assets
$2.7m
Employees
17
EIN
23-7093527
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Care Humane Society (LCHS)

To advance humane treatment and responsible ownership of companion animals through community education, animal sheltering and adoption, and alleviation of animal suffering.
Revenue
$1.5m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
56
EIN
63-0713052
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Athens Limestone Animal Shelter

Athens Limestone Animal Shelter shelters unwanted animals from Limestone County, AL delivered by animal control officers and residents.
Revenue
$827.1k
Assets
$492.0k
Employees
10
EIN
45-5252523
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Elmore County

Humane Society of Elmore County rescues animals, prevents cruelty, promotes responsible pet ownership, and finds loving homes through education and community engagement.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
25
EIN
63-0897123
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Haven

The Haven operates a no-kill shelter and city partnership, delivering veterinary care, transfers, education, and adoption services to reduce pet homelessness.
Revenue
$758.0k
Assets
$3.4m
Employees
9
EIN
63-1253853
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mississippi Animal Rescue League Charitable Trust

Mississippi Animal Rescue League Charitable Trust is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Birmingham, AL whose mission is: Support the Mississippi Animal Rescue League (23-7100847) a 501(c)3 charity.
Revenue
$1.0m
Assets
$2.0m
Employees
0
EIN
57-0896309
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of West Alabama

Humane Society of West Alabama rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes animals while providing care to keep families together and ensuring a no-kill mission.
Revenue
$1.8m
Assets
$3.8m
Employees
0
EIN
63-0599229
IRS type
501(c)(3)

For Paws Rescue

For Paws Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Auburn, AL that was founded in 2004.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-0829012
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hope and Love Rescue and Sanctuary

Hope and Love Rescue and Sanctuary is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Athens, AL that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-3704983
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rolling Ridge Rescue

Rolling Ridge Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Cullman, AL that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
99-4064755
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southern Dog Mission

Southern Dog Mission is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Enterprise, AL that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
82-3849070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pawsitive Hearts of Perry County

Pawsitive Hearts of Perry County is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Marion, AL that was founded in 2025.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
33-2575693
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Missing Link Rescue

Missing Link Rescue is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Gardendale, AL that was founded in 2024.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
27-1833854
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fern and Ivys Cat Haven

Fern and Ivys Cat Haven is an animal shelter or animal welfare organization in Opelika, AL that was founded in 2026.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
41-4539434
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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