News & Updates
Smoke Alarm Saves a Man’s Life
April 17, 2019
On Friday, April 12th, 2019 at 2:30 pm Huntsville Firefighters responded to a house fire on Jeanette Circle. Fire units reported heavy smoke coming from the eves of the house. Crews were informed that someone was still inside the home. Firefighters rapidly began a search for a victim. Directly after the search began they learned the occupant believed to have been in the home had escaped safely. Firefighters found a [ more ]
Read MoreHPD Prescription Drug Drop Box –First Quarter 2019 Results
April 16, 2019
Huntsville Police is in its fourth year of maintaining a drug depository at the Public Safety Complex at 815 Wheeler Ave for unwanted and unused drugs. This first quarter of 2019, the drug take back bin has taken in 554 lbs of unused drugs. This is the largest amount recorded in one quarter since the program started. If you have unwanted or expired prescription drugs that need to be discarded, this [ more ]
Read MoreMandatory Spay Neuter Pet Ordinance Helps Reduce Homeless Pet Population
April 12, 2019
Huntsville Animal Services reminds the public it is enforcing the City’s mandatory spay/neuter ordinance approved in October 2018. The Huntsville City Council adopted Ordinance No. 18-952, Section 20 (b) where all animals impounded by Huntsville Animal Services will have mandatory sterilization and microchipping. It is important that pet owners understand the new law and that if their dog or cat is impounded at the City of Huntsville Animal Services, that animal [ more ]
Read MoreMarch 2019 – Monthly Development Review
April 11, 2019
The Johnson Legacy Complex in North Huntsville was one of the largest non-residential building permits issued in March. Residential CO’s more than doubled year-over-year due to an increase in new apartment units. Residential Permits (new construction) in Huntsville city limits: In March, 107 housing units were permitted, all single-family. The top tract for building permits last month was 113 (Green Mountain/Owens Cross Roads), where 25 units were permitted. This is a 58.4% [ more ]
Read MoreGame Time: “Wheel of Bones – Spin and Adopt” from Animal Services
April 7, 2019
Huntsville Animal Services is sheltering dogs in many different colors and breeds that need a safe and loving home. This week, the Shelter is featuring an adoption special to promote the variety of pets available. Its time to play Wheel of Bones – Spin and Adopt! Take a chance at the spinning wheel and adopt a dog or cat for $20, $15, $10, or free, sta rting April 8 and ending April 19. Restrictions may apply on some pets. The special adoption [ more ]
Read MoreAir Pollution Control Awards: Promoting a Clean Environment
April 4, 2019
Each year, the Air Pollution Control Board recognizes voluntary efforts to reduce air pollutant emissions by industrial, institutional and commercial facilities within the City. Only those projects which go beyond regulatory requirements for controlling emissions are eligible for recognition. Mayor Tommy Battle recognized six companies for achieving this goal in emission reduction. The 2018 Achievement Awards were presented to the following companies during a ceremony on April 4: BASF Catalysts, The Boeing [ more ]
Read MoreFool For Love – April’s Pet Adoption Special
April 1, 2019
No fooling, Huntsville Animal Services receives an average of 15 homeless pets every day at the Shelter. These loveable animals easily win the hearts of staff, but what they want and need is a permanent home. To help make that happen, we’re offering a “Fool for Love” adoption special from April 1-6. Most adult dogs and cats are only $20 to adopt. Restrictions may apply on some pets. The adoption package [ more ]
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