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Huntsville municipal offices closed Nov. 23-24 for Thanksgiving
November 20, 2023
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will be closed Nov. 23-24 for the Thanksgiving holiday. The following services will be affected: Garbage Collection: Thursday’s residential curbside collection will be picked up on Friday, Nov. 24. Residents should leave cans at the curb until they are collected. Public Transit: There will be no Orbit fixed-route or Access paratransit service Nov. 23. Service will resume Nov. 24. Parks & Recreation: Recreation centers and facilities will be closed Nov. [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close for Veterans Day
November 7, 2023
City of Huntsville municipal offices, including Municipal Court, will close Friday, Nov. 10, for Veterans Day. The exception is Public Transit, which will offer service Friday but not on Saturday, Nov. 11. All City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Garbage Collection: Residential service will not be affected. Animal Services: Closed Friday but will reopen Saturday. Parks & Recreation: All facilities closed Friday but will reopen Saturday. Public Safety: Essential police and fire personnel [more]
Read MoreGet ‘paw-sitively’ spooky at the Huntsville Animal Services Howl-O-Ween Trunk ‘R Treat
October 16, 2023
Howls heard in Huntsville this month won’t come from local werewolves! Instead, they’ll be coming from eager animals awaiting adoption at the second annual Howl-O-Ween Trunk ‘R Treat at Huntsville Animal Services (HAS). Join us Oct. 28 for the Howl-O-Ween Trunk ‘R Treat at Huntsville Animal Services. The free, family-friendly event will be held Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon at Huntsville Animal Services, 4950 Triana Blvd. SW. During the event, [more]
Read More‘Paw-ty animals’: Huntsville Animal Services to host Fall Block Party
September 5, 2023
It may be too warm to cozy up by the fire, but the “paw-ty animals” at Huntsville Animal Services are ready to cuddle regardless of the temperatures. To kick off autumn in style, Huntsville Animal Services is hosting a Fall Block Party. The free community event celebrating our loveable “block-headed” breeds will take place Saturday, Sept. 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the shelter on 4950 Triana Blvd. SW. Show up to meet our pets, [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services requests donations in honor of late ‘The Price is Right’ host Bob Barker
September 1, 2023
“This is Bob Barker reminding you to help control the pet population – have your pets spayed or neutered.” If you heard that phrase growing up, you’ll know it was the sign-off of almost every episode of “The Price is Right” – and an important message for all pet owners. Bob Barker, who passed away Saturday, Aug. 26, at age 99, was a fierce animal rights advocate. Outside of his iconic hosting [more]
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