Shelby Humane, located in Columbiana, Alabama, is a 501(c)3 Animal Welfare Organization that has been in operation since 1977 supporting the Shelby County community. Shelby Humane’s mission is to care for homeless, abused, neglected and abandoned animals and educate the community to instill an increased awareness and commitment to the responsibility of animal ownership and protection. Shelby Humane depends heavily on donations and community support for providing the care it gives to the animals received at the shelter and the animal welfare services it offers to the community. In 2024, Shelby Humane sheltered and cared for over 6,000 animals.