Category: Animal Services
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]
Read MoreAnimal Services celebrates Clear the Shelters Month in August with events, waived adoption fees
July 29, 2025
Huntsville Animal Services will celebrate National Clear the Shelters Month in August by hosting special adoption events, offering waived adoption fees, and promoting volunteer opportunities to help every animal find a loving home. Adopt On the Spot: Foster Pet Adoption – Saturday, Aug. 2, 5-7 p.m., Petsense, 2143 Winchester Road NE. Meet adoptable pets being fostered by local families. Foster parents will be on hand to introduce their animals, with support from [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Independence Day
July 1, 2025
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Friday, 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. on Monday, July 7. Garbage collection: Residential collection may be delayed the week of July 4. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services urges residents to consider fostering as shelter reaches critical capacity
June 30, 2025
Meet Scuba, a two-year old mixed breed male, who has been waiting for his forever home for two months Huntsville Animal Services is asking the community to help as the shelter reaches critical capacity. Every kennel is full, primarily with large dogs who have been waiting weeks, some even longer, to find their forever home. Despite the excellent work of caring staff, the shelter is overwhelmed, and the dogs are feeling the [more]
Read MoreCelebrate Adopt a Shelter Cat Month in June with Huntsville Animal Services
June 6, 2025
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and Huntsville Animal Services is celebrating in the best way possible—by helping cats and kittens find loving homes. From March to October, shelters nationwide experience an uptick in kittens and nursing cats. Whether you can adopt, foster or support Animal Services through donations, now is the perfect time to get involved. In celebration of Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, Animal Services is partnering with Haley’s [more]
Read MoreBoom-proof your pet with free services from Huntsville Animal Services on June 22
May 29, 2025
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is launching a first-of-its-kind outreach event to help prevent the annual post-Fourth of July spike in lost pets. Visit the Jaycee Building at John Hunt Park on Sunday, June 22, from 2-6 p.m. for Boom-Proof Your Pet, a HAS initiative featuring free and low-cost resources to help pets stay safe, healthy and home. Huntsville Animal Services Director John Fischer said Huntsville Animal Services is believed to be the [more]
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