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‘Take a picture, it’ll last longer!’: Huntsville Animal Services kicks off selfie campaign

Published on March 17, 2023

Say cheese! Huntsville Animal Services staff members are collectively putting their best faces forward to encourage adoptions of homeless animals.

A Huntsville Animal Services worker poses for a selfie with Guerra, a mixed-breed dog.
A Huntsville Animal Services worker poses for a selfie with Guerra, a mixed-breed dog.

Each Monday and Wednesday, an Animal Services employee will post a selfie photo with one of the waggiest tails waiting to be adopted. The photo series wraps up on June 21, recognized as National Selfie Day.

“This is a great way to show how these pets interact with people,” said Animal Services Director Dr. Karen Sheppard. “A pet’s appearance only tells one side of the story – you can’t judge a book by its cover.”

Ahead of adopting or fostering a pet, the shelter offers the chance for one-on-one time with the dog or cat to make sure it’s a good match.

A Huntsville Animal Services worker poses for a selfie with Fudge Pop, a mixed-breed dog.
A Huntsville Animal Services worker poses for a selfie with Fudge Pop, a mixed-breed dog.

Each pet is spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated before leaving the shelter. The animals also come with a City license and a free bag of pet food.

Click here to see photos, ages and descriptions of available animals.

Huntsville Animal Services is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 256-883-3782, visit HuntsvilleAL.gov/Animal or check out their Facebook to learn more.