PetPoint visits Alabama shelters from Cleveland to Auburn!

First stop on my six PetPoint shelter tour was Blount County Animal Shelter located in Cleveland, Alabama.

Blount County receives thousands of unwanted animals a year.   Always go to a shelter before purchasing a pet.  You'll be amazed at the amazing pets you'll find in shelters. 

Tuscaloosa Metro Animal Shelter located in Tuscaloosa receives over 5,000 animals annually.  Tuscaloosa works with various agencies in Alabama to find placements for many of these pets.  Some of the animals from Tuscaloosa travel as far as Pennsylvania to find their new forever home.

Shelby County Humane Society located in Columbiana.  Shelby like most shelters has seen a drastic increase in pets being surrendered to shelters due to the challenging economy.  Working hard to find homes for these pets is Shelby's mission.

Montgomery Humane Society receives close to 12,000 unwanted animals a year.  They're in the midst of constructing a new extension to their existing shelter to make the animals stay more comfortable.  Montgomery has a beautiful boutique that accomodates new pet owners with their essential needs prior to taking their new family member home.

Humane Society of Elmore County can be found nestled in the town of Webtumka.  Receiving thousands of pets a year can be difficult to find permanent homes.  Always visit your local shelter when you're considering adopting a pet. 

Lee County Humane Society located in Auburn provides a safe haven to unwanted and homeless pets throughout the county.  Pictured above is Kayla, a DSH black cat, that has been at the shelter for over a year and would love nothing more than finding a real home. 

Remember they can't read or write but they sure can multiply- spay and neuter your pets and prevent pet overpopulation!!