Category: Animal Services
Huntsville approves new City dog park for Cabela Drive
January 22, 2026
For dog owners everywhere, finding a free, safe place for their dogs to stretch their legs and socialize is always in demand. That search will get a little easier as the City approved an engineering design services contract with Mullins, LLC for a 2-acre dog park and parking area on Cabela Drive. Once complete, this will be the fifth City dog park. The $16,700 design contract includes site surveying, fencing, sidewalks [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 15, 2026
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Jan. 19, for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: Get-A-Way Skate Park will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Kid’s Space [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for New Year’s Day
December 29, 2025
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. This includes Animal Services and Municipal Court. All Parks & Recreation facilities will close at 5 p.m. and Public Transit (Orbit and Access) at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Christmas holiday
December 22, 2025
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation facilities and Municipal Court. Public Transit (Orbit and Access) will be closed at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed Thursday. Services will resume on Friday. All Parks & Recreation facilities will close at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24. Kids Space and Get-A-Way [more]
Read MoreJoin Huntsville Animal Services for ‘Happy Paw-lidays’ and cheer
December 3, 2025
Come celebrate the season with Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) at a festive after-hours “Happy Paw-lidays” adoption event Friday, Dec. 5, from 5-10 p.m. The community is invited to wear their warmest holiday pajamas for an evening filled with snuggles, silliness and snacks. Just in time for the holiday, all dog adoption fees will be waived during the event. Come enjoy local food vendors, participate in hilarious social media challenges, and meet [more]
Read MoreAnimal 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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