The Alabama Animal Adoption Society (AAAS) is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization which was founded in 1977 by a small group of people whose primary goal was to help solve the problem of strays and unwanted pets in need of loving homes. A program of mobile pet adoptions was begun, and on two Saturdays per month , opportunity was provided for showing animals in a convenient location. These adoptions were held in local shopping malls where trained volunteers could help to interview the public and try to match each pet to the most suitable home.

In November 1982, the Society purchased a headquarters building which is now known as the Center. Since then, AAAS has been holding adoptions in this facility, which is two blocks west of 18th Street in the heart of Homewood. Adoptions are held every weekend, with the exception of some holidays, for the purpose of adopting animals to responsible homes.