Category: Animal Services
Huntsville public safety officials remind community about firework dangers
June 30, 2022
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD), Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) and Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) are urging the community to practice firework safety ahead of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. With July Fourth quickly approaching, HPD expects to receive hundreds of calls for service about illegal fireworks or possible shots fired. “These calls can detract from officers being able to respond to emergencies in the City of Huntsville,” HPD Interim Chief [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close Monday for Juneteenth
June 15, 2022
Most City of Huntsville employees will enjoy a day off Monday, June 20, to celebrate Juneteenth National Independence Day. All municipal offices will close Monday, including Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, June 21. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of June 20-24. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities [ more ]
Read MoreCelebrate National Best Friends Day with a new BFF from Huntsville Animal Services
June 3, 2022
As the old saying goes, “A good friend knows all your best stories, but a best friend has lived them with you.” Fortunately, finding a loyal and enthusiastic best friend is as easy as visiting Huntsville Animal Services (HAS). June 8 is National Best Friends Day and HAS is celebrating with $10 adoption fees for most dogs through June 12. The number of dogs at the shelter has swelled and HAS [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day
May 25, 2022
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed Monday, May 30, 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 31. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of May 30-June 3. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be [ more ]
Read MoreNeed a vacation buddy? Snag one from Huntsville Animal Services for only $10
May 10, 2022
With the official start of summer approaching next month, Huntsville families are making vacation and staycation plans. Whether hitting the beach or hanging out by a backyard pool, Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) has dozens of potential vacation buddies available for adoption or foster. The shelter has also slashed adoption fees to $10 on most adult dogs, though some exclusions apply. “People like getting out on a warm, sunny day and dogs do, [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces Good Friday closures
April 12, 2022
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices and Municipal Court will close Friday, April 15, in observance of Good Friday. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, April 18. 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 service Friday and Saturday. All Huntsville Parks & Recreation facilities will close Friday but operate on a normal [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services asks public to ‘spring’ pooches from kennels
April 8, 2022
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is issuing an urgent plea for adopters and fosters as it grapples with an influx of homeless pets. The shelter took in nearly 60 owner-surrendered dogs and strays over the course of three days this week, which is nearly three times more than normal for this time of year. To help clear the shelter, adoption fees have dropped to $10 for most adult dogs, though some exclusions [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville takes precautions ahead of winter weather event
March 11, 2022
The City of Huntsville is taking precautions to help keep employees and citizens safe ahead of this weekend’s expected winter weather event. Due to projected low temperatures and bitterly cold wind chills Friday night into Saturday, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department will close all recreation facilities Saturday, March 12. Huntsville Animal Services will delay opening its shelter at 4950 Triana Blvd. until 11 a.m., Saturday. Huntsville Transit will operate on a [ more ]
Read More‘Dog Gone Lucky’: Huntsville Animal Services urges action on homeless pets
March 9, 2022
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is inviting community members to give a homeless pet a lucky break. In honor of the annual observance, HAS is slashing adoption fees for some dogs as part of a “Dog Gone Lucky” promotion, which runs through March 19. Some dogs can be adopted for as little as $10 or $35, though some exclusions apply. Puppies and kittens can [ more ]
Read MoreHelp meowt! Huntsville Animal Services to celebrate International Rescue Cat Day
February 25, 2022
Huntsville residents in need of a whiskered, purring companion are urged to bring home a cat or kitten from Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) in honor of International Rescue Cat Day. Observed annually on March 2, International Rescue Cat Day is designed to raise awareness about homeless cats and kittens and encourage adoptions. HAS Director Dr. Karen Sheppard said it’s also a great way to encourage people to spay and neuter their [ more ]
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