Category: Animal Services
Huntsville Animal Services requests donations in honor of late ‘The Price is Right’ host Bob Barker
September 1, 2023
“This is Bob Barker reminding you to help control the pet population – have your pets spayed or neutered.” If you heard that phrase growing up, you’ll know it was the sign-off of almost every episode of “The Price is Right” – and an important message for all pet owners. Bob Barker, who passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, at age 99, was a fierce animal rights advocate. Outside of his iconic hosting [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices to close for Labor Day
August 29, 2023
The City of Huntsville will close Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day. This includes Huntsville Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. The following City services will be impacted: Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of Sept. 4-8. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services seeks to ‘Clear the Shelter’ in August
August 7, 2023
Anyone in the market for an adult dog or cat can get one for free this month at Huntsville Animal Services as part of a nationwide “Clear the Shelters” adoption campaign. Huntsville Animal Services Director Dr. Karen Sheppard said while no-cost adoptions through Aug. 31 are a great selling point, there are dozens of loveable pets in the shelter eagerly awaiting their next home. Aubie, a 4-year-old orange and white female, is [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for July Fourth holiday
June 28, 2023
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Tuesday, July 4, for Independence Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 5. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of July 3-7. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be open from 10 a.m. [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day
May 24, 2023
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 30. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of May 29-June 2. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be open [ more ]
Read MoreRescue Dog Day: Huntsville Animal Services seeks community’s help to clear the kennels
May 19, 2023
Take a “paws” and think about how the small act of adopting or fostering a shelter pet can make a big impact on your community. “Providing a loving home for a shelter pet not only helps with overpopulation, but it also encourages those around you to adopt,” said Huntsville Animal Services Director Dr. Karen Sheppard. “When you adopt or foster a pet, you save a life. It’s that simple.” Mayor Tommy Battle presents a proclamation [ more ]
Read MoreAdopt a Shelter Pet Day: Help Huntsville Animal Services clear the kennels
April 26, 2023
Come meet your match and help Huntsville Animal Services clear the kennels for National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, recognized every year on April 30. The shelter is waiving fees on most adult dogs and cats through May 3. Animal Services Director Dr. Karen Sheppard said the shelter is full to the brim after taking in more than 90 dogs last week. “We need your help to solve the problem here in [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces Good Friday closures
April 5, 2023
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will close Friday, April 7, in observance of Good Friday. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, April 10. Because garbage collection occurs Monday-Thursday, there will be no change to service. Huntsville Transit will operate a normal schedule for both Orbit fixed-route buses and Access paratransit services. All Huntsville Parks & Recreation facilities are closed Friday but will operate on a normal schedule Saturday [ more ]
Read More‘Take a picture, it’ll last longer!’: Huntsville Animal Services kicks off selfie campaign
March 17, 2023
Say cheese! Huntsville Animal Services staff members are collectively putting their best faces forward to encourage adoptions of homeless animals. A Huntsville Animal Services worker poses for a selfie with Guerra, a mixed-breed dog. Each Monday and Wednesday, an Animal Services employee will post a selfie photo with one of the waggiest tails waiting to be adopted. The photo series wraps up on June 21, recognized as National Selfie Day. “This is a [ more ]
Read MoreFind your ‘paws of gold’ this month at Huntsville Animal Services
March 2, 2023
March just might be the month to find your lucky charm and take home a new friend from Huntsville Animal Services. In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day holiday, the shelter is waiving fees on most adult pets this month in the hopes of uniting you with your “paws” of gold at the end of the rainbow. Some exceptions apply. With the shelter at a critical capacity level, Animal Services [ more ]
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