{"id":24868,"date":"2022-03-25T11:15:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:15:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:15:43","slug":"are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/","title":{"rendered":"Are there kill shelters in Alabama?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#Are_there_kill_shelters_in_Alabama\" title=\"Are there kill shelters in Alabama?\">Are there kill shelters in Alabama?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#Is_the_Greater_Birmingham_Humane_Society_a_no_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is the Greater Birmingham Humane Society a no kill shelter?\">Is the Greater Birmingham Humane Society a no kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#What_animal_shelters_need_the_most\" title=\"What animal shelters need the most?\">What animal shelters need the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_in_Alabama\" title=\"How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Alabama?\">How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Alabama?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#Does_Alabama_have_no_kill_shelters\" title=\"Does Alabama have no kill shelters?\">Does Alabama have no kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#What_state_has_the_most_kill_shelters\" title=\"What state has the most kill shelters?\">What state has the most kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#How_many_states_have_kill_shelters\" title=\"How many states have kill shelters?\">How many states have kill shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#Are_there_kill_shelters_in_the_US\" title=\"Are there kill shelters in the US?\">Are there kill shelters in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#Does_Greater_Birmingham_Humane_Society_euthanize\" title=\"Does Greater Birmingham Humane Society euthanize?\">Does Greater Birmingham Humane Society euthanize?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#Are_there_no-kill_shelters_in_Alabama\" title=\"Are there no-kill shelters in Alabama?\">Are there no-kill shelters in Alabama?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#What_are_the_best_no-kill_animal_shelters\" title=\"What are the best no-kill animal shelters?\">What are the best no-kill animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#What_is_the_largest_no-kill_animal_shelter\" title=\"What is the largest no-kill animal shelter?\">What is the largest no-kill animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#Does_the_Wisconsin_Humane_Society_euthanize\" title=\"Does the Wisconsin Humane Society euthanize?\">Does the Wisconsin Humane Society euthanize?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#Is_Newington_Humane_Society_a_kill_shelter\" title=\"Is Newington Humane Society a kill shelter?\">Is Newington Humane Society a kill shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#What_is_most_needed_at_animal_shelters\" title=\"What is most needed at animal shelters?\">What is most needed at animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-there-kill-shelters-in-alabama\/#What_are_some_of_the_best_animal_shelters\" title=\"What are some of the best animal shelters?\">What are some of the best animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_kill_shelters_in_Alabama\"><\/span>Are there kill shelters in Alabama?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are there kill shelters in Alabama? There are, but <b>there are also no-kill shelters. Adopt, don&#8217;t shop, to help save animals&#8217; lives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Greater_Birmingham_Humane_Society_a_no_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is the Greater Birmingham Humane Society a no kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But Cornelius and GBHS staff balked at the NO-Kill language. <b>Nobody at this shelter kills anything. Our staff, volunteers, and supporters dedicate their lives to saving animals, not harming them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animal_shelters_need_the_most\"><\/span>What animal shelters need the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>1. <\/b><b>Money<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Toys. All animals love toys, so donate any old or new pet toys to keep those homeless dogs and cats entertained and happy.  <\/li>\n<li>Pet Food and Treats.  <\/li>\n<li>Cleaning Supplies.  <\/li>\n<li>Towels and Blankets.  <\/li>\n<li>Newspapers.  <\/li>\n<li>Grooming Supplies.  <\/li>\n<li>Collars and Leashes.  <\/li>\n<li>Furniture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_adopt_a_dog_in_Alabama\"><\/span>How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Alabama?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Standard adoption costs are <b>$35  $50 for dogs, puppies, cats and kittens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Alabama_have_no_kill_shelters\"><\/span>Does Alabama have no kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>EAHS is the only no kill shelter facility within Russell County, Alabama. EAHS strives to rescue dogs that would otherwise be euthanize. Among its activities are a volunteer program, and a foster-pet program.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_state_has_the_most_kill_shelters\"><\/span>What state has the most kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Texas tops the list with around 125,000 animals killed in shelters. California is second with 110,000, followed by Florida with 66,000, and North Carolina with 62,000 euthanized animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_states_have_kill_shelters\"><\/span>How many states have kill shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of the 4,850 brick-and-mortar shelters in the country, 100 (2%) collectively account for 41% of dogs and cats being killed in U.S. shelters. The five states in which the most animals are being killed are California (<b>100,239), Texas (96,707), North Carolina (47,652), Florida (45,503) and Louisiana (32,150).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_kill_shelters_in_the_US\"><\/span>Are there kill shelters in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Five states are responsible for 50% of shelter euthanasia. The <b>US boasts more than 2,000 no-kill shelters. In 2019, Delaware became the first no-kill shelter state. There are around 70 million stray animals in the US.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Greater_Birmingham_Humane_Society_euthanize\"><\/span>Does Greater Birmingham Humane Society euthanize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>They are euthanizing or killing the majority of animals that come through their facility.  I have never ordered anyone at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society to euthanize an animal, Cornelius said. GBHS Vice Chairman Art Edge speaking with WBRC Thursday.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_no-kill_shelters_in_Alabama\"><\/span>Are there no-kill shelters in Alabama?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>EAHS is the only no kill shelter facility within Russell County, Alabama. EAHS strives to rescue dogs that would otherwise be euthanize. Among its activities are a volunteer program, and a foster-pet program.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_best_no-kill_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What are the best no-kill animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Best Friends Animal Society<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_largest_no-kill_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What is the largest no-kill animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Wisconsin Humane <b>Society never euthanizes animals for reasons of space or time. All animals in our adoption program have as long as it takes to find a new home; there are no time limits in our adoption program.  Additionally, we may offer to return the animal to the surrendering owner, if appropriate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_Wisconsin_Humane_Society_euthanize\"><\/span>Does the Wisconsin Humane Society euthanize?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Are you a no-kill organization? <b>CHS does not euthanize for time, space, breed or age.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Newington_Humane_Society_a_kill_shelter\"><\/span>Is Newington Humane Society a kill shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a <b>no-kill animal shelter, the Kentucky Humane Society will never euthanize a pet due to lack of space.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_most_needed_at_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What is most needed at animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Towels\/blankets\/washcloths.<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>Wire pet crates of any size.<\/li>\n<li>Baby gates.<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Pet collars of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel food and water bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Dry and wet dog food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_some_of_the_best_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What are some of the best animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nine ways to help pet shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Support spay and neuter programs.  <\/li>\n<li>Sponsor an animal.  <\/li>\n<li>Organize a virtual adoption event.  <\/li>\n<li>Fundraise to adopt a pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for shelter supplies.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for new facilities.  <\/li>\n<li>Start a veterinary fundraiser.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer your time.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are there kill shelters in Alabama?Is the Greater Birmingham Humane Society a no kill shelter?What animal shelters need the most?How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Alabama?Does Alabama have no kill shelters?What state has the most kill shelters?How many states have kill shelters?Are there kill shelters in the US?Does&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24868","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24868"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24868"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24868\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24868"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24868"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24868"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}