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City of Huntsville offices to close for Labor Day
September 3, 2026
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Sept. 7, for Labor Day. This includes Animal Services, Huntsville Transit and Municipal Court. Residential garbage collection will be delayed by one day. Municipal offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Parks & Recreation: Get-A-Way Skate Park and Kids’ Space as well as the Dr. Richard Showers, Sr. Splash Pad, Bicentennial Park Splash Pad and the Everybody Can Play Splash Pad will [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services to close out Clear the Shelters Month with Star Spangled Slumber Paw-ty
August 26, 2026
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is inviting the community to put on their finest red, white and blue pajamas and head to the shelter for its annual Slumber Paw‑ty event, a late‑night adoption celebration filled with Americana charm and fee‑waived magic. The event takes place Friday, Aug. 28, from 5–10 p.m. at HAS, 4950 Triana Blvd SW. The Slumber Paw‑ty closes out HAS’s 2026 Clear the Shelters Month campaign. This year’s theme, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services seeks community support after large intake of animals
August 18, 2026
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) took in dozens of pets Monday, Aug. 17, after they were removed from a home in Huntsville. The intake included 20 dogs and four cats, putting immediate pressure on the shelter’s kennels. As a result, the shelter capacity shifted quickly from Level 1 to Crisis Level 4. Although details remain limited due to an active investigation, HAS’ priority is the immediate care, safety and well-being of the animals. “We [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services Celebrates National Clear the Shelters Month with ‘Stars, Stripes & Second Chances’
July 29, 2026
Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) will celebrate National Clear the Shelters Month in August, a nationwide effort inviting residents to adopt, foster and support local animal welfare efforts. Throughout the month, HAS will host patriotic‑themed pet adoption events under its 2026 banner, “Stars, Stripes & Second Chances.” HAS will waive adoption fees on select dates and special promotions designed to help every pet find a loving home. “Our ‘Stars, Stripes & Second Chances’ [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for observation of Independence Day
June 30, 2026
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Friday, July 3, to observe Independence Day. This includes Animal Services and Municipal Court. Residential garbage collection will not be affected, and Huntsville Transit will continue normal operations on Friday. Animal Services will also be closed on Saturday, July 4, as well as Huntsville Transit. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 6. Parks & Recreation: Get-A-Way Skate Park and Kids’ Space as [more]
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