Category: Animal Services
It’s a ‘cat’-astrophe! Feline population at Huntsville shelter hits peak
November 17, 2022
Huntsville Animal Services has too many cats and is taking measures to curb the flow of felines into the shelter. The shelter has temporarily stopped accepting cats and kittens, dropped adoption fees for adult cats and reduced the cost to adopt kittens through Monday, Dec. 5. Animal Services has been overcrowded with cats and kittens since June, and the effects of long-term shelter life can be seen in the eyes of the [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville municipal offices closed for Veterans Day
November 9, 2022
City of Huntsville municipal offices, including Municipal Court, will close Friday, Nov. 11, for Veterans Day. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14. Garbage Collection: Residential service will not be affected. Animal Services: Closed Friday but will reopen Saturday. Public Transit: Orbit and Access routes will not run Friday. Saturday service will run as normal. Parks & Recreation: All facilities closed Friday but will reopen Saturday. Public Safety: Essential police and fire personnel will remain [more]
Read MoreFind your new ‘BOO’ in time for Halloween at Huntsville Animal Services
October 29, 2022
Huntsville Animal Services invites anyone thinking about adopting a pet to come “find your new boo” just in time for Halloween. The shelter is combatting black dog syndrome (BDS) this weekend with a promotion that can’t be beat. Adoption fees are waived for all adult cats and dogs with black or mostly black fur Oct. 29-31. “There is nothing scary about a black animal,” Director Dr. Karen Sheppard said. “Statistically, they are [more]
Read MoreEnjoy a ‘barking’ good time at Huntsville Animal Services’ Howl-o-ween Trunk or Treat
October 20, 2022
Huntsville Animal Services will unleash the fun at its first Howl-o-ween Trunk or Treat event from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 29. Come make the most of a weekend filled with Halloween festivities by taking a tour of decorated car trunks filled with sweet treats at the animal shelter. “We’ve got candy for your little humans and free giveaways to take home to your pets,” said Huntsville Animal Services Director Dr. Karen [more]
Read More‘Nip’ homeless animal population in the bud with low-cost spay, neuter procedure
October 5, 2022
Animal shelters and rescue organizations across the U.S. have been operating in crisis mode for months due to a surge in the homeless pet population, and Huntsville Animal Services is no exception. The good news is that there is a simple path toward a solution – spaying and neutering pets. “We used to take in 7-10 [animals] on a typical day,” said Animal Services Director Dr. Karen Sheppard. “Lately, it’s common for us [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Labor Day
August 31, 2022
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Sept. 5, for Labor Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of Sept. 5-9. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will be closed, except the Brahan Spring Park and [more]
Read MoreGrab your cape! Ribbon cutting, superhero reunion this weekend at Huntsville Animal Services
August 23, 2022
Adoption superheroes and their canine sidekicks are invited to Huntsville Animal Services at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, for a “superhero reunion.” The Adoption League of Superheroes – people who answered the call to rescue shelter animals by providing fur-ever homes – will gather for a reunion filled with free activities and treats that are sure to get tails wagging. “If you’ve ever volunteered here, fostered a pet or adopted an [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services extends waived adoption fees, announces superhero event
August 4, 2022
Adoption superheroes of both the four-legged and two-legged kind ironed their capes, donned masks and gathered at Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) on Thursday, Aug. 4, for exciting announcements from HAS Director Dr. Karen Sheppard. The event began with a video message from Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle thanking those who have answered the call to care for, foster or adopt an animal from the shelter. Sheppard added her own thanks and announced [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services waives adoption fees through Aug. 6
July 26, 2022
Superheroes deserve super affordable prices! Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) still needs adopters as the “Adoption League of Heroes” campaign continues and is calling on the public to take advantage of waived adoption fees now through Saturday, Aug. 6. “This time of year is especially hard for shelters, and our facility is no exception,” said HAS Director Dr. Karen Sheppard. “Summer months bring tons of kittens, adult cats, barn cats, puppies and [more]
Read MoreHuntsville 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]
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