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Huntsville Animal Services offers tips on safeguarding pets from winter weather
January 9, 2025
As you prepare for the forecasted winter weather, Huntsville Animal Services is urging pet owners to take extra precautions to ensure their pets stay safe and comfortable. “A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too cold for us, it’s too cold for pets outside,” said Huntsville Animal Services Director John Fischer. “Winter weather can be as challenging for pets as for people. Following these tips, pet owners can keep [more]
Read MoreCalm their fears, share the cheers: Foster a dog this New Year’s Eve
December 30, 2024
As residents make plans to ring in 2025, Huntsville Animal Services urges residents to consider offering a safe, quiet space for a furry friend. While festive for humans, fireworks can be a source of extreme stress for pets, particularly dogs. By fostering, you can provide a temporary safe haven and reduce the anxiety animals feel during the celebrations. Even a short-term foster placement can significantly improve a dog’s well-being and increase its [more]
Read MoreBring home Santa’s little helper from Animal Services this holiday season
December 12, 2024
This holiday season, Huntsville Animal Services invites the community to bring home Santa’s little helper by adopting or fostering a pet in need. From now through Dec. 24, adoption fees will be waived on most adult dogs. The campaign aims to place pets into loving homes during one of the most heartwarming times of the year. Whether you’re ready to make a lifelong commitment or open your home temporarily, Animal Services [more]
Read MoreFoster a turkey taster from Huntsville Animal Services this Thanksgiving
November 21, 2024
The turkey often takes center stage in Thanksgiving celebrations, but for many cooks, there’s the constant worry of whether it’s overcooked or undercooked. Luckily, Huntsville Animal Services has dozens of certified turkey tasters eager to spend the long holiday weekend with you and weigh in on the quality of your feast. While adoption is always an option, fostering helps reduce the stress dogs experience in the shelter and allows them to [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle appoints new Huntsville Animal Services director
November 8, 2024
Huntsville Animal Services will soon be under new leadership following Mayor Tommy Battle’s appointment of John Fischer as the new director. John Fischer’s appointment as department head was the only new appointment in a resolution that received unanimous approval from the City Council. In addition to Fischer, 28 other department heads were reappointed as part of the resolution. Fischer, who has worked in animal welfare for 24 years, will begin his new [more]
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