The Montgomery Humane Society offers the Shelter Intervention Program to economically disadvantaged residents of the City of Montgomery and Montgomery County, providing an alternative to surrendering pets to the shelter. If you are a resident of the city or county, meet the program’s income guidelines, and are facing the difficult decision of surrendering your pet, we encourage you to contact the Intervention Program first. Our goal is to help you keep your beloved pet by offering temporary assistance to those who qualify.
Program Services
The Shelter Intervention Program provides a range of supportive services to help pet owners in need, including:
- Spay/neuter services
- Rabies vaccinations
- Microchipping
- Medical treatment
- Pet food assistance*
- Behavior training
- Pet deposit assistance
- Humane euthanasia, when necessary
Since its inception in March 2017, the program has successfully assisted over 4,000 families with more than 7,800 pets, including the spay/neuter of over 6,300 animals.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for assistance through the Shelter Intervention Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Residency: You must be a resident of the City of Montgomery or Montgomery County, Alabama.
- Income: Your household income must be at or below twice the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), as determined annually by the federal government.
- Spay/Neuter and Microchip Requirement: All dogs and cats in your household must be spayed/neutered and microchipped at the program’s expense if they have not already undergone these procedures.
- Medical Treatment Coverage: The program can cover up to $400 in medical treatment costs per household within a 12-month period.
For more information, please email us at intervention@montgomeryhumane.com. To apply for the program, click the “Apply Now” button below. Additionally, you can stay updated on our program by liking our Facebook page.
*The Montgomery Humane Society Shelter Intervention Program offers temporary pet food assistance to help families through unexpected challenges. While we are unable to provide ongoing monthly support, our goal is to help you during a time of need. This assistance is available on a short-term basis, and we encourage families to explore long-term solutions such as low-cost pet food options or assistance from local food pantries.