Category: Animal Services
Animal Services invites residents to outreach event to support families and pets in need
February 21, 2025
Huntsville Animal Services, in partnership with Helping Animals Without Shelter (HAWS), invites pet owners and animal lovers to a Pawsitive Outreach Community Event on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 3240C Memorial Pkwy. NW. This special event aims to support pet owners in need by offering free spay/neuter vouchers, dog food (while supplies last) and flea/tick preventatives. Additionally, Animal Services staff will be on-site to assist [more]
Read MoreHuntsville Animal Services shares the love with $14 pet adoptions and free pet food event
February 11, 2025
Huntsville Animal Services is celebrating Valentine’s Day by spreading love to both pets and pet owners in need this week with reduced fees on adoptions on most adult pets and a drive-thru pet food pantry event. Through Saturday, Feb. 15, adoption fees for most adult pets will be lowered to just $14, making it the perfect time to welcome a furry companion into your heart and home. Additionally, pet owners facing food [more]
Read MorePound hound Cosmo predicts an early spring at annual Ground Dog Day event
February 3, 2025
If winter’s got you feeling down, good news: spring might be closer than you think. At the fourth annual Ground Dog Day celebration at Huntsville Animal Services, Cosmo, a hound mix, predicted an early spring. His forecast, made with a bit of hesitation, aligned with an earlier prediction by Sand Mountain Sam, but it differed from Punxsutawney Phil’s forecast of continued winter. Cosmo, a bit shy and uncertain, was gently guided by [more]
Read MoreHuntsville 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]
Read MoreGet ready for a fur-ightfully good time in October with Huntsville Animal Services
October 15, 2024
Celebrate a fur-ightfully fun month with Huntsville Animal Services with two community events and waived adoption fees on most adult pets. The fun starts Saturday, Oct. 19, with a Pawsitive Outreach Community Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Tractor Supply, 3240c Memorial Pkwy. NW. The event is designed to support pet owners and encourage responsible pet ownership while having fun. Animal Services staff will hand out spay/neuter vouchers, goody “wag” [more]
Read MorePaws and Play: Celebrate Huntsville Music Month with free pet adoptions
September 18, 2024
In celebration of Huntsville Music Month, Huntsville Animal Services and the Huntsville Music Office are teaming up to offer free adoptions on most adult pets from Sept. 18-28. The “Paws and Play” promotion is the perfect opportunity to find a new four-legged companion while showing support for Huntsville’s creative spirit. “It’s an exciting time for music in Huntsville, and the best way to enjoy the rhythms of our vibrant music scene is [more]
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