Hoover Pet Owner Resources

Local Pet Adoptions

• Greater Birmingham Humane Society
• Shelby Humane Society
• Adopt a Golden Birmingham
• Two by Two Rescue
• Petfinder

Local Pet Lost & Found

• City of Hoover Animal Control - Hoover Animal Control can be reached at (205) 444-7760 or by email at: animalcontrol@ci.hoover.al.us. An Animal Control Officer is on call 24/7 to handle emergency calls and their office hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm.

Local Training

• Our sister hospital Valleydale Animal Clinic has a Certified Dog Trainer on staff. Their trainer can work with your dog on obedience issues in group classes or private lessons.

Local Pet Loss Services

• Patton Chapel Animal Clinic utilizes the services of Pets at Peace for pet cremation services.

Pet Health, Behavior & Info Sites

• Animal Poison Control Center – For any animal poison-related emergency or if worried your pet ate something toxic.
• Pet Health Network – Find a breadth of health answers about your pet.
• HomeAgain & AKC Reunite Microchips & PetLink – Register & update your pet’s microchip information.
• Pet Health Insurance Buyer's Guide - ASPCA's pet insurance buying guide.
• APHIS Pet Travel – USDA's information on domestic and international pet travel.
• Pets & Parasites – Recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pet parasite infections.
• Heartworm Society – Learn more about deadly heartworms and what you can do to protect your pet.
• CDC Rabies Information - Everything you need to know about the rabies virus.
• CDC Zoonotic Diseases - Learn about the risks of diseases people get from animals. 
• Rainbow Bridge – A grief support community for those who are hurting from the death of a beloved pet.
• American Kennel Club
• Dog Owner's Guide – A nice starter guide of things to consider when thinking about getting a puppy.
• International Cat Care - Resources, support and advice that help you better care for your cats.
• The ASPCA – Exists to promote humane principles, prevent cruelty and alleviate fear, pain, and suffering in animals.
• Humane Society of the United States – Promotes the protection and adoption of all animals.