Decatur Animal Services - Decatur Pet Shelter

Decatur Animal Services is a municipal animal shelter operated by the City of Decatur. In addition to enforcement of local animal ordinances and cruelty investigations, programs include adoptions, education, volunteerism, rescue, transport and Special Events. Our mission is to improve the bond between humans and animals, to provide excellent service to the community and to promote humane treatment of animals and respect for life.

  • Shelter Address
  • 300A Beltline Road SW
    Decatur, AL 35601
  • Phone
  • (256) 341-4790
  • Contact Name
  • Brian Lundberg
  • Contact eMail
  • blundberg@decatur-al.gov
  • Website
  • https://www.decaturalabamausa.com/
  • Pet types
  • Dogs/Cats/Rabbits
  • Location served
  • Decatur

Adoption Process

To adopt an animal from the shelter, a City-approved adoption application must be completed and signed. Failure to agree to and comply with the terms of the adoption agreement shall be grounds for disqualification to adopt an animal. Animal Services has the right to select the best possible placement for any animal and to deny a request to adopt an animal if not convinced the adopter can provide a suitable home or care for the animal. Any adopted animal may be returned to the shelter if deemed by the adopter unsuitable within 10 business days, for exchange. Additionally, any adopted animal may be returned to the shelter within 10 business days for exchange due to illness or disease when accompanied by receipt of purchase and a veterinary diagnosis. When adopting an animal from Decatur Animal Services, each adopter must submit a $40.00 nonrefundable deposit along with their application to cover veterinary charges. Upon the completion of the animal’s sterilization surgery, the new owner will pay the remainder of the adoption fee when the pet is picked up. Dogs – $110.00, which includes heartworm testing and preventative; shots including rabies, kennel cough and a distemper/parvo combo; worming for intestinal parasites and Frontline for fleas and ticks. Cats – $95.00, which includes Feline leukemia/AIDS test; shots including rabies, kennel cough and a distemper combo; worming for intestinal parasites and Frontline for fleas and ticks. Rabbits – $85 for the sterilization surgery. Other animals – varies upon animal. Inquire.

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