The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is the latest organization to alter normal operations in response to the Coronavirus outbreak in Alabama.(Video above: Deep cleaning on the rise due to Coronavirus outbreak)Beginning Monday, GBHS will only allow adoption by appointment in an effort to reduce public, staff and volunteer exposure to COVID-19. CEO of GBHS Allison Cornelius said the decision came from the recommendation of health officials to reduce face-to-face contact.In addition to appointment-based adoption, the GBHS is waving all adoption fees for the time being so that adding a furry friend is an option for all families.Cornelius said the organization will only meet with four adopting families per hour and only two members of a family can come to the adoption appointment. The adoption center will have extended hours during this time. “Adoptions have slowed down, as have donations. We still have more than 1,000 animals to care for every day. We are taking proactive measures to get our animals into homes while at the same time protecting our employees and the community at large," Cornelius said.Those interested in adopting must still submit an application to the GBHS. Cornelius said not all applicants will be approved for adoption through the GBHS. Once approved, adoption appointments can be made here.

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is the latest organization to alter normal operations in response to the Coronavirus outbreak in Alabama.

(Video above: Deep cleaning on the rise due to Coronavirus outbreak)


Beginning Monday, GBHS will only allow adoption by appointment in an effort to reduce public, staff and volunteer exposure to COVID-19. CEO of GBHS Allison Cornelius said the decision came from the recommendation of health officials to reduce face-to-face contact.

In addition to appointment-based adoption, the GBHS is waving all adoption fees for the time being so that adding a furry friend is an option for all families.

Cornelius said the organization will only meet with four adopting families per hour and only two members of a family can come to the adoption appointment. The adoption center will have extended hours during this time.

“Adoptions have slowed down, as have donations. We still have more than 1,000 animals to care for every day. We are taking proactive measures to get our animals into homes while at the same time protecting our employees and the community at large," Cornelius said.

Those interested in adopting must still submit an application to the GBHS. Cornelius said not all applicants will be approved for adoption through the GBHS.

Once approved, adoption appointments can be made here.