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Your Trusted No-Kill Animal Shelter in Mobile, AL
Founded in 1885, Mobile SPCA stands as one of Alabama's oldest continuously operating charitable organizations. We operate as a no-kill, limited-intake shelter committed to providing compassionate care, shelter, food, and medical attention to animals entrusted to our care. Our mission extends beyond adoption services to include spay/neuter initiatives, responsible pet ownership education, and community outreach programs.With a dedicated team of staff and over 200 volunteers, we maintain a 140-year legacy of animal welfare leadership while operating independently without government funding. Our comprehensive approach includes emergency veterinary care assistance, pet food aid, and disaster preparedness programs, demonstrating our deep-rooted commitment to both animals and the community we serve.
Services
Pet Adoption
Spay/Neuter Assistance
Foster Care Program
Pet Rescue Transport
Community Education
Highlights and features
- We've provided animal welfare services since 1885, Alabama's oldest continuously operating animal charity
- Our adoption guarantee ensures every healthy or treatable animal finds a forever home
- We operate independently without government funding or national affiliations
- Our volunteer network of 200+ individuals supports comprehensive animal care programs
- We partner with Mobile Emergency Management for pet-friendly disaster shelters
What people say
No-kill commitment
Excellent adoption process
Dedicated volunteers
Community-focused programs
Professional staff
Services
Pet Adoption
Mobile SPCA offers comprehensive pet adoption services for dogs and cats. Our program includes medical evaluations, vaccinations, spaying/neutering, and microchipping. We conduct adoption counseling to ensure proper pet-owner matches while maintaining a no-kill policy for healthy or treatable animals. Our adoption center operates six days weekly at Pinebrook Shopping Center.
Spay/Neuter Assistance
We provide spay/neuter assistance programs to combat pet overpopulation. Our services include educational resources about responsible pet ownership, surgical sterilization options, and community outreach initiatives. These programs help reduce euthanasia rates while improving animal health outcomes through our Maddie's Pet Rescue Project partnership.
Foster Care Program
Our volunteer-driven foster care network provides temporary homes for animals not yet ready for adoption. This includes medical recovery cases, young animals needing socialization, and pets requiring specialized care. The program relies on 200+ volunteers who help reduce shelter overcrowding while preparing animals for successful adoptions.
Pet Rescue Transport
Mobile SPCA coordinates pet rescue transport initiatives that move animals from high-intake shelters to adoption locations. Recent programs include ASPCA-sponsored transports that relocated 40 dogs to northeast adoption centers. This service expands adoption opportunities while reducing local shelter euthanasia rates through strategic partnerships.
Community Education
We deliver comprehensive community education programs covering responsible pet ownership, animal cruelty prevention, and disaster preparedness. Our initiatives include school presentations, nursing home visitation programs, and public workshops. These educational efforts aim to improve animal welfare standards across Mobile County through awareness and outreach.
People
Janine Woods
Executive Director
Janine Woods leads Mobile SPCA's strategic operations with over 20 years of animal welfare experience. She oversees daily shelter operations, community outreach programs, and staff coordination while maintaining our no-kill commitment to animal care.
Robin Strickland
Office Manager
Robin Strickland manages administrative operations at Mobile SPCA, handling approximately 650 weekly calls. With extensive experience in nonprofit operations, she coordinates volunteer efforts and maintains organizational efficiency across adoption, rescue, and community programs.
Peggy Taylor
Resale Store Manager
Peggy Taylor oversees Mobile SPCA's Second Chance Resale Shop, which generates critical funding for animal care. She manages inventory, volunteer staff, and special sales events that have tripled annual revenue since 2009 to support our adoption and rescue programs.
Questions
What makes Mobile SPCA different from other shelters?
We're a no-kill, limited-intake shelter that guarantees adoption opportunities for every healthy or treatable animal. Unlike many shelters, we operate independently without government funding or national affiliations.
How can I adopt a pet from Mobile SPCA?
Complete our adoption application online or at our Pinebrook Shopping Center location. Our staff will help match you with a pet that fits your lifestyle and home environment.
Do you offer spay/neuter services for pets?
We provide spay/neuter assistance programs and educational resources. Our clinic offers these services for shelter animals while connecting community members with local veterinary partners for their pets.
Can I volunteer with Mobile SPCA?
Yes! We have over 200 volunteers supporting our mission. Opportunities include adoption events, foster care, office work, and resale shop assistance. Applications are available online.
How does Mobile SPCA help during disasters?
We partner with Mobile Emergency Management to operate pet-friendly shelters during emergencies. Our staff coordinates animal care during evacuations and provides disaster preparedness education to pet owners.
What funding sources support Mobile SPCA?
We rely entirely on donations, adoption fees, and resale shop revenue. As an independent nonprofit, we receive no government funding or support from national organizations like the ASPCA.
Reviews (5)
Leanna Spence
Apr 25, 2022
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They helped me with two rescue puppies. Without their help I don't think the babies would have made it but now they have a great chance at life.
Angela Maxwell
Apr 19, 2022
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What a great group of people. Always looking out for others. Rescuing so many critters every day. Making sure the right person gets the best pet for them, their lifestyle and needs. Who says a service dog cannot be a critter who was once a stray.
Laura Fuller
Apr 10, 2022
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Customer service is awful. They do not make the adoption experience pleasant or uplifting. The main lady in charge was down right unpleasant to deal with. I would recommend going anywhere else to find your new best friend because the management makes the adoption process almost not worth the effort.
Ashley Pettway
Apr 09, 2022
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These people obviously pick and choose who they want to have the dog. We applied for a pup the very second she was posted on the news, we called to show how interested we were in the baby waited just to be told she was adopted by someone. Every other dog we applied for they say the dog have heart worms etc.just excuses excuses. As bad as we wanted a baby to add to the family Mobile SPCA has made it really difficult but the dogs just sitting there in need of a home and they got the nerve to be picky
Player L. X. Cx Alix
Feb 11, 2022
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They understand the weight of their work. I had a stray pitbull they wouldn't let me give to them. Instead I was directed to a bully rescue where the pitbull was trained and adopted into a good home.
