Animal Services
Santa Paws: Animal Services, Visitors Bureau team up to promote adoptable dogs at local pet-friendly hotels
December 5, 2019
In an effort to find a home for the holidays, four Huntsville Animal Services shelter dogs got a special treat this week. Sid, Frank, Philly and Titus explored four of Huntsville’s pet-friendly hotels to raise awareness for animal adoptions. Photos linked above. Karen Buchan, Huntsville Animal Services Animal Care Supervisor, said the shelter currently has around 70 animals looking for homes. “The shelter can be a lonely place for animals, especially during [more]
Read MoreMunicipal closures for the Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov. 28-29
November 21, 2019
The City of Huntsville’s municipal offices will be closed for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday, November 28-29. The following services will be affected: Garbage Collection: Thursday’s residential curbside collection will be picked up on Friday, Nov. 29. Public Transit: Thursday’s Shuttle Bus and Handi-Ride services will be closed. Transit service resumes on Friday, Nov. 29. Parks & Recreation: Recreation centers and facilities will be closed on Thursday and Friday and will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 30. Animal Services: The Animal [more]
Read MoreFind your BOO: Huntsville Animal Services getting festive to help long-time shelter dogs find forever homes
October 24, 2019
UPDATE (October 31, 2019): Long-time shelter dogs Hulu and Sylvia are still looking for forever homes this Halloween. Thanks to your help, Gus and Truvy from Huntsville Animal Services’ “Find you BOO” campaign have finally found loving families. Due to continued construction at the Huntsville Animal Shelter, Animal Services remains overcapacity with 68 animals available for adoption, including 50 dogs. Call Huntsville Animal Services at (256) 883-3782 or visit the shelter [more]
Read MoreAnimal Shelter under construction – free adoptions until hard hats disappear
October 13, 2019
Huntsville Animal Services will be under construction at the Shelter location for the next four to six months to make kennel improvements. During this time, there will be limited kennels for our homeless dogs. As a result, the Shelter is offering free adoptions for medium and large size dogs. Some restrictions may apply with some canines. Please help save a Shelter dog’s life by visiting and adopting! The Shelter continues to receive an average of 10 to 12 dogs [more]
Read MoreFalling For Shelter Pets – FEE WAIVED Adoptions
October 4, 2019
Huntsville Animal Services is once again overwhelmed with homeless dogs that need immediate help. The shelter is offering a FEE-WAIVE adoption special for adult dogs and cats from today through Saturday, October 12. Exceptions may apply on some pets. The Shelter has taken in 82 animals throughout the week. Most are adult dogs. Help save a Shelter Pet’s Life by visiting and adopting! Visit the Shelter at 4950 Triana Boulevard, Monday through [more]
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