Bessemer Humane Society in Bessemer Alabama

The Bessemer Humane Society, located in Bessemer, Alabama is an Animal Shelter that provides temporary housing and care for stray, unwanted, and owner-relinquished animals including dogs and cats in Jefferson County. A wide range of additional services may also be offered by the Bessemer Humane Society.

• Finding lost cats and dogs in Bessemer, AL
• Adopting cats and dogs
• Bessemer pet adoption fees
• Fostering cats and dogs
• Kill and no-kill policies

If you have lost your pet cat or dog in or near Bessemer, Alabama then you should contact the Bessemer Humane Society. Your missing pet may have been located and taken to the Shelter. Even if your dog or cat has not been recovered by the Shelter, you may be able to file a report so that if the shelter finds your pet they will be able to contact you for recovery. Pets available for adoption through the Bessemer Humane Society may be held for a set period of time in order to give owners an opportunity to claim and retrieve their lost pets so it is best to contact the Bessemer Shelter directly regarding policies.

Promoting the adoption of pet cats and dogs is a key component of the Bessemer Humane Society operations, however, the shelter may only take in either dogs or cats, so it is best to contact the shelter prior to visiting. The Jefferson County Animal Shelter may offer educational programs on pet ownership, spay and neuter services, and preventive health services such as vaccinations in order to support its efforts to find permanent homes for lost pets. Bessemer Humane Society may charge fees for adoption and other services so it is best to contact the office directly regarding policies.

Bessemer Humane Society may also be operated as part of the Jefferson County or local government Animal Control Agency. Bessemer Animal Control Departments also undertake a range of activities related to animal control enforcement, including impounding stray animals, investigating animal cruelty, enforcing licensing laws, ensuring animal welfare, and rescuing trapped animals. Animals housed by animal control agencies are usually made available for adoption unless they are determined to be too aggressive, injured, or sick.

You may contact the Shelter by calling 205-425-0610, or by addressing inquiries to the office mailing address: Bessemer Humane Society, 1230 15th Avenue North, Bessemer, Alabama, 35020