Category: Animal Services
Adoption 500 Race to a New Home
February 4, 2019
Homeless pets continue to arrive every day at the Animal Shelter, challenging the resources of Huntsville Animal Services. It’s a daily race to find a new home for every dog and cat. With the Daytona 500 coming up on February 17, Huntsville Animal Services is embarking on its own speedway, running many “laps around the track” to reach a new goal – adopting 500 pets from now through February 28. All [ more ]
Read MoreCity ordinance enforces humane conditions for dogs living outdoors
January 31, 2019
The Huntsville City Council approved new pet ordinances in October 2018 to safeguard the care of dogs living outdoors. Pet owners of any canine that normally house their animals outside unattended on their property are now required to provide a humane restraint for these animals, which means dogs cannot be chained. In addition to pet safety outlined in existing ordinances, the City strengthened pet regulations regarding humane shelter, space, food and [ more ]
Read MoreWinter Weather Alert: Huntsville municipal offices will be closed, Tuesday, Jan. 29
January 28, 2019
City Hall and municipal offices will be closed, Tuesday, January 29, due to the winter weather and hazardous road conditions. This includes Public Transit, Handi-Ride, Municipal Court, and all municipal services and facilities. Garbage collection will experience delays for the remainder of the week. Residents should place their trash cans curbside on their regularly scheduled day and leave them there until crews can pick them up. For more information about the impact of the weather event on City services, visit HuntsvilleAL.gov/WinterWeather.
Read MoreSuper Bowl Canine Huddle at the Animal Shelter
January 25, 2019
It’s game day at Huntsville Animal Services! The Shelter has more than enough dogs and cats to field many teams, and we’re ready to show we’ve got game with the Super Bowl Canine Huddle. From Monday, Jan. 28 through Saturday, Feb. 2, the Shelter will offer a $10 adoption special. Exceptions may apply on some pets. This special rate includes the same benefits as a full adoption package. All pets receive a rabies vaccination, city license, microchip, and spay or [ more ]
Read MoreIt’s a Full House at Huntsville Animal Services
January 17, 2019
Huntsville Animal Services has more than 90 animals at the Shelter needing a new home. Now is the time to visit the shelter and adopt a shelter pet for FREE during our ‘Full House’ adoption special. Exceptions may apply on some pets. The Shelter is full of homeless animals with no space for any other pets. There are many loving dogs urgently in need for the community to come to their rescue by taking home a new furry [ more ]
Read MoreFinding A Way To A New Home
January 1, 2019
Just like the upcoming movie, A Dog’s Way Home, Huntsville’s Shelter pets are looking to find their way into a new home. From January 2 – 12, the Shelter is offering an adoption promotion to help homeless pets find a home and loving family for as little as $20. All adoptions offer the same special package: rabies vaccination, city license, microchip for pet identification, and spay or neuter surgery. New pet [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Holiday Hours for week of December 24, 2018
December 21, 2018
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed for non essential personnel on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 in observation of the Christmas holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on Wednesday, December 26. Garbage Pick Up Schedule for Week of December 24 City of Huntsville sanitation will not collect garbage on December 24 and 25. View the alternate garbage pick up schedule for the week of December 24. Public Transportation Holiday [ more ]
Read MoreWhiskers In Wonderland – $10 Adoptions for Dogs 40+ Pounds
December 3, 2018
It’s ‘Whiskers In Wonderland’ at Huntsville Animal Services. From December 3 through Saturday, December 15, dogs 40 pounds or more are only $10 to adopt. All adoptions, no matter the fee, offer the same special package, which includes a rabies vaccination, city license, microchip, and spay or neuter surgery. New pet owners will also receive a free bag of dry dog food, while supplies last. Exceptions may apply to specific pets. The Huntsville Animal Shelter is located at 4950 [ more ]
Read MoreOur Pets Are Thankful For Second Chances
November 18, 2018
Huntsville Animal Services is having a FEE-WAIVE adoption special three days before Thanksgiving starting Monday, November 19 to Wednesday, November 21. All our shelter pets will be thankful for a second chance to be adopted into a new home. There is a FREE bag of dry dog food for each adoption, while supplies last. The adoption package includes a rabies vaccination, city license, microchip, and spay or neuter surgery. Special exceptions may apply [ more ]
Read MoreRePUPlican or DemoCAT: Adopt A Shelter Pet and Everyone Wins!
November 5, 2018
Huntsville Animal Services encourages everyone to go vote on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and then visit the shelter to adopt a dog or cat for only $6. Don’t miss out, this special adoption fee is only available on Election Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is a FREE bag of dry dog food for each adoption, while supplies last. The adoption package includes a rabies vaccination, city license, microchip, and spay [ more ]
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