Category: Animal Services
Outdoor pets at risk in subfreezing conditions
February 16, 2021
When extreme winter weather hits, we often remember to check on family members and homebound residents, but pets are sometimes left out in the cold. For those wondering if this week’s cold weather is too much for outdoor pets to handle, Huntsville Animal Services Director Dr. Karen Sheppard has a simple rule of thumb to remember: “If you’re cold, they’re cold.” This week’s subfreezing temperatures puts outdoor pets at serious risk. Owners [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Prepares for Potential Winter Weather Event
February 14, 2021
The City of Huntsville is closely monitoring the threat of winter weather, which could impact travel and city services this week. The National Weather Service in Huntsville has Madison and surrounding counties under a Winter Storm Warning from 6 p.m. Sunday, February 14, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, February 16. The weather threat also prompted Gov. Kay Ivey to declare a State of Emergency for 28 counties, including Madison. The main threat with the storm [ more ]
Read MoreMunicipal offices will be closed for Presidents’ Day, February 15
February 11, 2021
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will be closed Monday, February 15, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Normal operating hours will resume at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, due to inclement weather. Public Transit will remain open until noon, weather permitting. Garbage collection will be delayed by one day throughout the week
Read MoreBring Home a Furry Friend for Valentine’s
February 5, 2021
Huntsville, AL – Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is asking citizens to open their hearts and bring home a furry friend for Valentine’s Day. From now through Saturday, February 13, all adult dogs are available for adoption for only $10 to $35 each. The fee includes the same amenities as the regular adoption package – shots, spay/neuter surgery, microchip, a City license and a free bag of dog food. If you’re unable to [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services celebrates record live release rate, expansion
January 21, 2021
HUNTSVILLE, AL – The City of Huntsville is pleased to announce that Animal Services posted a record 95% live release rate in 2020, despite unprecedented challenges caused by COVID-19. The number represents the Shelter’s success in placing homeless pets with families through adoptions, rescue groups and fosters and in reuniting lost animals with their owners. Overall intake was also down about 1,000 animals for the year. “We are so grateful to our [ more ]
Read MoreSave A Pet’s Life: Adopt, Don’t Shop
January 15, 2021
Huntsville Animal Services has so many lovable dogs in the Shelter that there is more than enough best friends for everyone to adopt. These beautiful and happy canines need to be in a home with a family who can give that one-on-one attention and care. Because there are so many adult dogs, the adoption fees have been reduced to $10, $15 and $20 beginning Friday, January 15, through the end of the month. Remember, a Shelter [ more ]
Read MoreHelp a Shelter pet go home for the Holidays!
December 20, 2020
Huntsville Animal Services has many dogs and cats longing to be “Home For the Holidays.” To help Santa with these special deliveries, the Shelter is reducing adoption fees to $5 and $10 beginning Monday, December 21 through Thursday, December 31. If you cannot adopt a dog, there is another great option to help pets housed in the Shelter. Please consider a “Holiday Foster Sleepover” with one of our loveable canines. You’ll be giving these precious dogs a break from the Shelter and [ more ]
Read MoreThankful for A New Home!
November 17, 2020
There are many adorable cats and dogs available for adoption at Huntsville Animal Services who would love to be in a new home by Thanksgiving. To help bring these precious blessings to your home, the Shelter is reducing adoption fees to $5 and $10 from November 18 – 25. Don’t miss out on this fabulous opportunity to save a Shelter pet’s life and add a new family member to your household. [ more ]
Read MoreFind your BOO: Shelter pets go trick or treating to find fur-ever homes
October 16, 2020
For the second year in a row, Huntsville Animal Services is partnering with the Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission (HHPC) to help find forever homes for four long-time shelter dogs. In celebration of Huntsville History Month and upcoming Halloween festivities, four very special pups did some early trick-or-treating in the Twickenham, Old Town and Five Points Historic Districts. Hayes, Clopton, Chilly and Pi are all available for adoption at Huntsville Animal Services and [ more ]
Read MoreCanine Apupcalypse at Animal Services
October 5, 2020
Huntsville Animal Services is overwhelmed with dogs and we need you to help prevent an Apupcalypse! Shelter staff and volunteers need the community’ to help adopt and foster the dozens of loving and adorable canines that have filled our kennels. As an incentive, our adoption fees range from $5, $10 and $25 through Saturday, October 10. Exceptions may apply with some pets. These amazing Shelter dogs need loving and stable homes. Every pet is spayed or neutered, microchipped [ more ]
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