Our pet of the month is...
TINKERBELLE!
Tinkerbelle came to the shelter with her newborn babies. She got lucky and went to a very loving foster home where she could better care for her youngsters. Sadly, Tinkerbelle's babies were very ill and passed away. But now Tinkerbelle needs a home!
She is a lovely Tortoiseshell kitty about one year old. She's very sweet, affectionate, and loving. Tinkerbelle does, however, like to be the only cat in the house. Tinkerbelle loves kittens, but adult cats are just not her cup of tea. Tinkerbelle is still with her foster family, but she's ready for a permanent home all her own.
If you think you might be interested in meeting with gorgeous Tinkerbelle, please call our Adoptions Manager, Katie Moore, ar (205) 669-3916 x22, or e-mail her at katie@shelbyhumane.org.
We have many kittens, including Kate, Tara, and Topaz, above in foster care. If you don't see a kitten you like on our website or at the shelter, please ask about our foster kittens. They need homes too!
It's kitten/puppy season! Shelby Humane Society is receiving up to 100 kittens a week who are all looking for loving forever homes. Puppies are also coming to us every day and need homes, too. If you are interested in adopting a younger pet, please give our Adoptions Manager a call at (205) 669-3916 x22.
The Shelby Humane Society was founded in 1982 and is a non-profit volunteer organization. While the Society's activities cover a broad spectrum of animal related topics, the Humane Society enjoys a reputation of professionalism as well as compassion.
Animal Rescue: When an animal is injured, abused, mistreated, or abandoned, Shelby Humane Society county takes control of the situation. The animal is evaluated and an attempt is made to save and place him/her.
Education: In addition to offering guidance about spay and neuter procedures, the Shelby Humane Society sponsors educational programs that cover the full range of pet ownership issues. Our education department visits school classrooms on a regular basis.
Spay and Neuter: Stray animals are not the only cause of animal overpopulation. Many pet owners refuse to have their animals spayed or neutered. We work in conjunction with most of our local Vets to educate the community about spaying and neutering, and to provide assistance with the financial and emotional needs owners may have. Just give us a call at the shelter and we will be glad to answer any questions you may have. Speaking of which, check out our...
If you are interested in having your pet spayed/neutered contact us! Our employess will pick your pet up at different locations around the Shelby County area, take them to a specially-designed spay/neuter clinic, then bring them back to you the same day! The surgery can be performed for as low as $15. Please contact Whitney at (205) 643-3499 for more information or to schedule your appointment today. You can also drop by the shelter during our normal business hours as well.
Cremation Service: When our faithful friends become a precious memory, the first thing we must contend with is how to dispose of the remains. If you feel that burial would not be an appropriate choice, or if not feasible, cremation has become an increasingly popular choice. Using modern technology which is friendly to the environment as well as dignified for your pet, cremation offers a practical and fitting solution to both disposal and maintaining the memory of your pet. We have a wide selection of Urns for your loving pet.
Placement Service: When animals need homes or when a home needs an animal, the Shelby Humane Society can help. The Society works hard to match the right pet with owners. Our shelter is located at 381 McDow Road in Columbiana, across from the Sheriff's Department You can contact the shelter at 205-669-3916 We also have animals at Pets Mart on Hwy 280 on Saturdays (every Saturday) and Sundays (2nd and 4th Sundays of each month) and PetsMart Alabaster (1st Saturday of each month--check our main site for the 3rd Saturday of each month!) for dog adoptions; Cats are available at both Petsmart locations seven days a week. Mobile adoptions are aften held at various locations each month, check our Events section of our website!.
Volunteers: Volunteerism is a driving force in our country. If it weren't for the volunteers in our organization, so many things would not be done. Our Board of Directors is an all volunteer board. The people who work at our off-site adoption centers are all volunteers. So many of our special events are coordinated and run by our volunteers. What a wonderful way to make yourself feel better and help the animals at the same time. There are opportunities that await you. Call Jamey Roberts our Volunteer Coordinator at 205-669-3916 x26 or email jamey@shelbyhumane.org to volunteer some time!
Stop Animal Cruelty: Go to www.aspca.org to find out how you can help.
If you see an animal on our website, please give us a call if you have any questions about him or her. **Please note--we do NOT ship animals under any circumstances***You can also check with us to see if the animal has been adopted yet. Our adoption process is simple: come by, call us, or get an application on our home website - http://www.shelbyhumane.org. Once you've completed it, you can either fax it to us at (205) 669-3819, e-mail it to our Adoptions Manager Katie Moore at katie@shelbyhumane.org, or bring it with you when you come to visit us during our adoption hours of Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 to 5:30.
We temperament test most of our dogs. Our adoption counselors are here to help match you with the best possible friend for you. Once your application is completed and you've visited with a counselor, you can pick your new pet! None of the animals at Shelby Humane may go home unless they are already spayed or neutered. Those who are can go home with you that very day!
The adoption fee for dogs is $135. That covers their spay/neuter surgery, all shots including bordetella, deworming, heartworm test and prevention while they're in our care, and microchipping.
The aodption fee for cats is $115. This includes the spay/neuter surgery, FeLV/FIV test, all vaccines, deworming, and microchipping.
From 280 East - Follow 280 East and turn right onto CR 47. Follow CR 47 until it intersects with CR 25. Turn right onto CR 25. Turn right onto CR 70. Go over the railroad track and turn right at the Shelby County Shelter Sign.
From 65 South - Take 65 South to Exit 231 CALERA Exit. Turn left over the interstate and go straight. You will pass the Super Walmart on the left. Make a right at the first traffic light. There is a white Mexican restaurant and a gas station on the left at the light. Go straight for about 8 miles. You will pass a sign for Waterford development on the left. Pass a LANDFILL sign on the left. You will see a WELCOME to COLUMBIANA sign on the right. Put your left blinker on and look for the GREEN and WHITE sign on the left. You are on McDow Drive. The Shelter will be on your left.
