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the office of other household members
the creature department.
a home, a helping hand, or the right number to call.
practical animal welfare and wildlife resources for mobile and nearby communities. choose the kind of help you need. the paperwork does not require a pawprint.
10 organizations & official contacts · last verified · 2026-10-08
call first. space, funding, appointments, and intake rules can change. a listed contact does not guarantee admission, treatment, or financial help.
urgent pet medical care.
for a pet medical emergency, call your veterinarian or an open emergency hospital. do not wait for a rescue assistance application.
medvet mobile
emergency veterinary hospital. weekends are open 24 hours; weekday emergency care is listed outside the 8am to 6pm closure.
service area
mobile and surrounding gulf coast communities
before you rely on it
call first to confirm the er is open and able to receive your pet. this is paid medical care, not an affordable-care grant or rescue assistance program. for daytime weekday emergencies, contact your veterinarian for an open care option.
official emergency hours & contact ↗ weekends open 24 hours; weekday er closes 8am to 6pm. emergency location and phone. use actual posted hours, not the page’s 24/7 title.
start with a live adoption page. the occupant list changes faster than our paperwork.
city of mobile animal services
city shelter adoption information and a link to its current animal feed.
service area
city of mobile; confirm jurisdiction with animal services
before you rely on it
check availability directly with the shelter. the external feed was not viewable during verification. the shelter currently does not accept owner surrenders.
current adoption feed ↗ linked by the city shelter. the external animal feed did not render during this check; use the shelter’s official page or call if it does not load.
foster care ↗ temporary foster care, daily responsibilities, transport and application process.
lost & found ↗ official reporting, found-pet search, chip checks and guidance before bringing in an animal.
dog and cat adoption information, a current adoption page, and an application before meeting a possible household accomplice.
service area
mobile area; dog voucher eligibility is limited to specified zip codes
before you rely on it
intake depends on space and a waiting list. no feral cats or kittens accepted. found strays need the appropriate municipal stray-hold process, not an assumed spca drop-off.
spay & neuter assistance ↗ current dog voucher eligibility, coupons and hardship application. old dated grant announcements are not used as current prices or services.
an official adoptable-pet search and adoption application.
service area
supports the city of mobile shelter; spay/neuter assistance is for residents within city limits
before you rely on it
applicants must be at least 18. household pet veterinary care and rental permission are among the checks. read all adoption conditions and confirm current availability.
contact
assistance questions: info@fomaspets.org. this organization is not animal control.
a temporary home, a few volunteer hours, or the supplies an organization actually needs.
city of mobile animal services
foster care for animals needing a temporary home, including young animals and short-term dog outings.
service area
city of mobile; confirm jurisdiction with animal services
before you rely on it
apply through the shelter. fostering involves daily care, communication, and transport for appointments or adoption activity. ask which animals and arrangements currently need help.
current adoption feed ↗ linked by the city shelter. the external animal feed did not render during this check; use the shelter’s official page or call if it does not load.
foster care ↗ temporary foster care, daily responsibilities, transport and application process.
lost & found ↗ official reporting, found-pet search, chip checks and guidance before bringing in an animal.
foster homes, volunteer roles and official donations. the foster program provides veterinary care and dry food; foster households provide care and transport.
service area
mobile area; dog voucher eligibility is limited to specified zip codes
before you rely on it
volunteers need an application and waiver. hands-on youth participation starts at 14; ages 14 to 18 require parental consent and supervision by an adult 25 or older. read the full volunteer rules before applying.
spay & neuter assistance ↗ current dog voucher eligibility, coupons and hardship application. old dated grant announcements are not used as current prices or services.
foster applications, volunteer applications, and official donation or wish-list routes supporting the city shelter.
service area
supports the city of mobile shelter; spay/neuter assistance is for residents within city limits
before you rely on it
ask which placements, shifts and supplies are needed now. applications do not guarantee a particular assignment. use the organization’s own donation links.
contact
assistance questions: info@fomaspets.org. this organization is not animal control.
organization & mission ↗ routine veterinary assistance for low-income households; no emergency veterinary services.
current assistance application ↗ 2026 application: county residency, below-poverty income proof, care covered, exclusions, annual reapplication and waiting list.
official support routes ↗ donations supporting routine veterinary care through the organization’s own payment links.
ask about eligibility and availability before counting on assistance. applications are not emergency care.
city of mobile animal services
staff may refer households facing job loss or financial difficulty to temporary pet food help or veterinary assistance organizations.
service area
city of mobile; confirm jurisdiction with animal services
before you rely on it
email the shelter to ask. this is a referral route, not a guaranteed food pantry or payment of veterinary bills. the city currently does not accept owner surrenders.
current adoption feed ↗ linked by the city shelter. the external animal feed did not render during this check; use the shelter’s official page or call if it does not load.
foster care ↗ temporary foster care, daily responsibilities, transport and application process.
lost & found ↗ official reporting, found-pet search, chip checks and guidance before bringing in an animal.
spay/neuter coupons and hardship assistance applications. a dogs trust usa dog voucher program is listed for zip codes 36541, 36544 and 36587.
service area
mobile area; dog voucher eligibility is limited to specified zip codes
before you rely on it
dog vouchers require residency proof plus medicaid, wic, snap, disability or income at or below 250% of federal poverty guidelines. call for an appointment and current availability or costs. dated 2020 grant prices and vaccination offers are not treated as current.
spay & neuter assistance ↗ current dog voucher eligibility, coupons and hardship application. old dated grant announcements are not used as current prices or services.
spay/neuter assistance for dogs and cats through local veterinary partners, with a copay.
service area
supports the city of mobile shelter; spay/neuter assistance is for residents within city limits
before you rely on it
city of mobile residents only. currently limited to four cats and four dogs per household. copay is due two business days before surgery; missed appointments without notice can forfeit it. ask about current funds, appointments and copay amount.
contact
assistance questions: info@fomaspets.org. this organization is not animal control.
application-based routine care: annual wellness, vaccinations, parasite testing and prevention, and spay/neuter.
service area
mobile county residents only
before you rely on it
mobile county residency and income below federal poverty guidelines, with financial proof. all household pets must participate and be spayed/neutered; participants agree not to acquire more pets, including fosters. annual reapplication and a waiting list. no emergencies, dental care, skin/allergy care, other surgeries or cat-colony tnr. read the full application before relying on coverage.
organization & mission ↗ routine veterinary assistance for low-income households; no emergency veterinary services.
current assistance application ↗ 2026 application: county residency, below-poverty income proof, care covered, exclusions, annual reapplication and waiting list.
official support routes ↗ donations supporting routine veterinary care through the organization’s own payment links.
report promptly. check the correct jurisdiction before bringing an animal anywhere.
start here.
missing pet: contact the shelter serving the place they disappeared. check found-pet listings, nearby shelters, neighbors, and local notices. share a recent photo and last-seen location.
update the microchip registry’s contact details. a chip is only useful when someone can reach you.
found pet: keep yourself safe. check identification if safe, and ask a vet or shelter about a microchip scan. call animal services for guidance before transporting; a vet scan does not mean the clinic can keep the animal.
report through the official channels below. community posts and petco love lost are additional routes, not a substitute for a shelter report.
current adoption feed ↗ linked by the city shelter. the external animal feed did not render during this check; use the shelter’s official page or call if it does not load.
foster care ↗ temporary foster care, daily responsibilities, transport and application process.
lost & found ↗ official reporting, found-pet search, chip checks and guidance before bringing in an animal.
wildlife needs a different kind of help. call an appropriate contact before handling or transporting an animal.
do not attempt a home rescue or keep native wildlife as a pet. a young animal alone may still have a parent nearby. keep people and pets back, and call before handling. for dead or dying birds, avoid contact and call alabama wildlife. state guidance ↗ · current contacts & bird warning ↗
alabama wildlife & freshwater fisheries
official guidance on whether wildlife needs intervention, plus the state’s permitted rehabilitator list.
service area
alabama, including mobile and baldwin counties
before you rely on it
the phone is a wildlife guidance contact, not a promised 24-hour dispatch service. do not capture or raise native wildlife yourself. call for species-appropriate instructions before attempting transport.
state-listed contact for squirrels, opossums, otters, beavers, bobcats, groundhogs, rabbits, migratory birds, gopher tortoises and reptiles.
service area
nearby in orange beach, baldwin county; call before making the trip
before you rely on it
no pickup is listed. call for species-specific guidance and current capacity before transporting an animal; a permit listing does not guarantee intake.
24/7 reporting for stranded, injured or dead marine mammals, including dolphins and whales. give the location, time, number of animals and condition; photos from a safe distance can help.
service area
southeast coast, including alabama gulf waters and beaches
before you rely on it
stay back. do not touch, move, feed, or try to return a marine mammal to the water. this is the marine mammal hotline, not a domestic-pet shelter or a general land-animal service.