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Animal Services, H.A.W.S. to host free pet food drive-thru event on Nov. 16
November 5, 2025
To help pet owners affected by the ongoing government shutdown, Huntsville Animal Services is partnering with H.A.W.S. (Helping Animals Without Shelter) to host a free pet food drive-thru event on Sunday, Nov. 16. The free, rain-or-shine event will be held from 1-4 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 3240c Memorial Parkway NW. During the event, volunteers and staff will distribute free pet food, no questions asked and no restrictions, to ensure local families can [more]
Read MoreTricks, treats and tails: Huntsville Animal Services to host fourth annual Howl-o-Ween Trunk ‘r Treat
October 23, 2025
Ghosts, goblins and ghouls of all ages are invited to the fourth annual Howl-O-Ween Trunk ’r Treat hosted by Huntsville Animal Services on Friday, Oct. 31, from 3-5 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume to this free, family-friendly event featuring festive games, candy-filled car trunks and waived adoption fees on most adorable adoptable pets (some exclusions apply). Each adopted pet comes spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to head [more]
Read MorePetsense Adopt-a-Thon dog adoption set for Oct. 18
October 16, 2025
Fall means football and homecoming, and Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) invites the community to a special homecoming “Adopt-a-Thon” pop-up event on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Petsense, 2290 Zierdt Road. The “Adopt-a-Thon” event is part of a national annual event organized by Petsense and is designed to help shelter animals find their fur-ever home. Whether you’re hoping for a playful puppy or a loyal companion, come [more]
Read MoreNew Madison County policy changes regard stray animal intake
October 14, 2025
For decades, Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) has been proud to work closely with Madison County Animal Control to care for stray and homeless pets throughout Madison County. In fact, 35-40% of Huntsville Animal Services’ annual intake have come from Madison County—outside Huntsville City Limits—and HAS values the long-standing partnership that has supported those animals. Recently, Madison County Animal Control made some administrative policy changes that require their citizens to first contact [more]
Read MoreReady for an adoption event out of this world?
October 2, 2025
Huntsville Animal Services is teaming up with our friends at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center for an adoption event on Thursday, Oct. 2, from 2 to 6 p.m. Staff will be set up in the grassy area near the main entrance in front of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center sign. Admission to the museum is not required to attend, so swing by, meet some incredible shelter dogs, and maybe [more]
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