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Sweet Halloween Treats – FREE Pet Adoptions!

October 30, 2017 Click to view Sweet Halloween Treats ? FREE Pet Adoptions!

Nothing spooky about his offer! This Halloween week, dogs and cats may be adopted at no charge from Huntsville Animal Services. Visit the Animal Shelter Monday through Saturday and embark on the best Trick or Treat adventure to hunt for your sweetest pet. Those dressed in costume are welcome on Halloween Day. The Halloween adoption special includes the same sweet treats as a regular adoption package – shots, spay/neuter, microchip and license. The [ more ]

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Subaru Loves Pets Fee-Waived Adoptions on Oct. 27-28

October 23, 2017 Click to view Subaru Loves Pets Fee-Waived Adoptions on Oct. 27-28

  Help Huntsville Animal Services adopt 50 shelter pets into community homes this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, during the national Subaru and ASPCA fee-waived adoption event – #SubaruLovesPets. Adopt a special dog, cat, puppy or kitten during this two-day event and receive free gifts while supplies last. Huntsville’s Landers McCarty Subaru dealership will be on site to show their support.  Each adoption will include the same amenities as a regular adoption package – [ more ]

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Huntsville and Decatur Public Safety Officers team up to encourage shelter pet adoptions

October 1, 2017 Click to view Huntsville and Decatur Public Safety Officers team up to encourage shelter pet adoptions

A fundamental role for firefighters is to rescue. In addition to rescuing people from burning buildings or stranded cats from trees, Huntsville Fire & Rescue is partnering to help rescue dogs and cats in need of adoption.   In coordination with the City of Decatur’s “Law Paws” program, which pairs a shelter pet with a Decatur Police Officer to promote adoption, Huntsville’s Animal Shelter is getting in on the action by launching its own campaign, “Rescue Me: Fire Dogs.”  Similar to Decatur’s program, Huntsville’s initiative [ more ]

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Fifty free dogs & fifty free cats to kick off fall 2017

September 20, 2017 Click to view Fifty free dogs & fifty free cats to kick off fall 2017

It’s official. Friday, September 22 is the first day of fall, and Huntsville Animal Services’ is celebrating by offering free dog and cat adoptions for the first 50 people adopting dogs and the first 50 people who adopt a cat at the Huntsville Animal Shelter. This limited time adoption special starts Wednesday, September 20 and lasts through Saturday, September 30. “We continue to be overcrowded,” Huntsville Animal Services Director Dr. Karen Sheppard [ more ]

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Fee-Waived Adoption Special – We’re Overflowing with Dogs Needing Homes

August 30, 2017 Click to view Fee-Waived Adoption Special ? We?re Overflowing with Dogs Needing Homes

Huntsville Animal Services is overwhelmed with large canines and is offering a fee-waived adoption special on adult dogs through Sept. 1. The shelter is so full there is no space for any other pets. These loveable dogs urgently need the community to come to their rescue and adopt. Help save a shelter dog’s life today! The fee-waived special starts immediately and will end on Friday, September 1. This special rate includes [ more ]

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Perfect Alignment Pet Adoption Special – Celebrate Monday’s Solar Eclipse by finding your new best friend

August 20, 2017 Click to view Perfect Alignment Pet Adoption Special ? Celebrate Monday?s Solar Eclipse by finding your new best friend

Animal Services invites you to witness two lifetime events on Monday – the solar eclipse and finding your forever love! It’s our Perfect Alignment Pet Adoption Special, Aug. 21, when all adult dogs and cats can be yours – free of charge. Special exceptions apply to select pets. Adopted animals receive a microchip, rabies and other vaccinations, and are spayed or neutered. Huntsville Animal Services’ regular hours of operation are 9 a.m. [ more ]

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Mayor’s 100 Miles – 100 Days Walking Challenge

August 20, 2017 Click to view Mayor?s 100 Miles ? 100 Days Walking Challenge

Mayor Tommy Battle will launch his annual 100 Miles – 100 Days Walking Challenge on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 6 p.m. with a brisk walk through the Huntsville Botanical Garden. The kick-off event will join“Fidos After Five” walkers, and participants are invited to bring their leashed dog or walk one provided by Animal Services. The Garden is offering free entrance for this event starting at 5:30 p.m. The Mayor’s 100 Miles – 100 [ more ]

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National “Clear the Shelters” Pet Adoption Campaign Aug. 14-19

August 13, 2017 Click to view National ?Clear the Shelters? Pet Adoption Campaign Aug. 14-19

Huntsville Animal Services is participating in this week’s national “Clear the Shelters” pet adoption campaign, Monday – Saturday, August 14 – 19. Find a new best friend for life at no charge for adult dogs and cats. Restrictions may apply to specific pets. The week culminates on Saturday, Aug. 19, when Huntsville Animal Services joins area animal rescue groups for a mega-adoption event at the Jaycees Building at John Hunt Park, 2180 Airport Road, [ more ]

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Teacher’s Pet Adoption Special

August 8, 2017 Click to view Teacher?s Pet Adoption Special

Huntsville Animal Services’ is offering a Teacher’s Pet special half off adoption fee through Saturday, Aug. 12. Take this opportunity to find a new best friend for $17 on adult dogs and cats or $25 on puppies and kittens. The adoption fee includes vaccinations, microchip, City license, and spay or neuter. Restrictions may apply to selected pets. Huntsville Animal Services is located at 4950 Triana Boulevard in Huntsville. Hours of operation are [ more ]

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Animal Services – Fee Waived Extension to Empty the Shelter to July 28

July 24, 2017 Click to view Animal Services ? Fee Waived Extension to Empty the Shelter to July 28

  Huntsville Animal Services’ is extending its Fee-Waive adoption event through Friday, July 28, to empty the shelter. The shelter is full with dogs, cats, and kittens, and no room to spare. Staff and volunteers are asking for the community to help by visiting the shelter and adopting these delightful pets without paying a fee! Take this opportunity to find a new best friend for life. The fee-waive special includes vaccinations, microchip, [ more ]

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