Category: Animal Services
Animal Services Hits Record 92% Live Release Rate for 2016
January 11, 2017
Animal Services posted a record 92 percent live release rate for 2016. The number represents the Shelter’s success in placing homeless pets with families through adoptions and fosters and in reuniting lost animals with owners. It further reinforces the Shelter’s dramatic turnaround from a facility that, nine years ago, used to euthanize 75 percent of the animals surrendered by owners or turned in as strays. “It can be hard to celebrate [ more ]
Read More2017 Presidential Inauguration Pet Adoption Celebration
January 3, 2017
Inaugurate a new pet into your home this January by adopting one of the adorable animals from Huntsville Animal Services. We’re celebrate the new year by offering $4 cat and kitten, and $5 doggie and puppy adoptions from Tuesday, January 3, through Friday, January 20. Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens adopted during this time will receive vaccinations, spay and neuter, microchip and city license. A free bag of pet food is [ more ]
Read MoreHoliday Special Fee-Waived Pet Adoptions
December 19, 2016
Just in time for the holidays, Huntsville Animal Services is offering fee-waived adoptions to help find loving homes for our shelter pets, from Monday, December 19, through Friday, December 23. Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens adopted during this time will also receive vaccinations, spay and neuter, microchip and city license. A free bag of pet food is available while supplies last. Help empty the shelter before Christmas so all pets are in a happy and loving home! The Shelter is [ more ]
Read MoreSanta Paws Pet Toy Project and Supplies for Shelter Cats and Dogs
December 14, 2016
Huntsville Animal Services is asking pet lovers to spread a little joy this holiday season by donating toys for the Shelter dogs and cats. Animals that are playing with toys are happier, less stressed, and also look adorable. Toys help pets get adopted. People love to see a playful kitten or puppy leaping about with a toy! Dogs and puppies need the larger hard and durable dog toys. Any type of cat toy will do for the [ more ]
Read MoreAnimal Services Opens New Cat World to Promote Feline Adoptions
December 12, 2016
Huntsville Animal Services announced it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support the Shelter’s new “Cat World,” a room designed exclusively for felines to be temporarily housed until adopted. The total cost of Cat World is about $250,000. It features the most advanced ventilation system and can accommodate up to 60 felines. Future plans include two enclosed visitation/play rooms for cats and kittens to exercise and [ more ]
Read MoreBig Pet – Small Fee! $10 Adoption special for Adult Dogs
December 7, 2016
Be a Santa’s helper this holiday season by adopting a large dog from Huntsville Animal Services. The Shelter is overrun with too many big dogs that need loving homes, so staff and volunteers are asking the community to visit and adopt a large lovable canine for their family. As a special incentive to help our big furry friends, the adoption fee has been reduced to $10 for adult dogs 40 pounds or more. Shots, spay and neuter, microchip [ more ]
Read MoreThanksgiving Fee-Waived Pet Adoptions
November 20, 2016
In this season of Thanksgiving, Huntsville Animal Services is offering fee-waive adoptions to help find loving homes for our shelter pets, from Monday, Nov. 21 through Wednesday, Nov. 23. Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens adopted during this time will also receive vaccinations, spay and neuter, microchip and city license. A free bag of pet food is also available for free, while supplies last. The Shelter is located at 4950 Triana Boulevard, Huntsville 35805. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with special hours on Tuesday [ more ]
Read MoreChoose Wisely on Election Day with Fee-Waived Pet Adoption Special
November 5, 2016
Cast your vote on Election Day for the pet of your dreams during the City’s fee-waived adoption special on Tuesday, November 8, on all dogs and cats, puppies and kittens at Huntsville Animal Services. Shots, spay and neuter, microchip and city license are all included in the adoption package, as well as a free bag of pet food while supplies last. The Shelter is located at 4950 Triana Boulevard, Huntsville 35805. Hours are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday [ more ]
Read MoreHalloween Special at Animal Services – Free Pet Adoptions
October 30, 2016
Huntsville Animal Services is offering a spooktacular adoption package, on Halloween, Oct. 31, with all pets, all day, all free of charge. Visit the shelter between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday, to find your special dog or cat. No tricks – just treats in store at Animal Services! The Halloween fee-waived special adoption includes the same sweet deal as a regular adoption package – shots, spay/neuter, microchip and city license. Please ask about the Foster-To-Adopt program, which [ more ]
Read MoreSweet October Pet Adoptions at Huntsville Animal Services
October 9, 2016
We’re celebrating Halloween all month at Huntsville Animal Services with sweet deals on our loving dogs and cats patiently awaiting a new home. From now through Oct. 31, adult dogs over 40 pounds are adoptable for $10, and adult cats and kittens for $9, for citizens who qualify. The special adoption fee includes the same amenities as the regular adoption package – shots, spay/neuter, microchip and city license. If you’re uncertain about pet ownership, please ask about the Foster-To-Adopt program. As part [ more ]
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