Sound the alarm: Huntsville Animal Services issues urgent adoption plea

Published on July 22, 2024

Huntsville Animal Services is urgently appealing to the community to adopt or foster animals as the shelter faces severe overcrowding. Currently, the shelter is accommodating nearly 200 dogs and cats of various ages, putting significant emotional strain on animals.

To help clear kennels, Huntsville Animal Services is waiving adoption fees on most adult pets through the end of July. For those unable to commit to adoption, fostering provides much-needed relief from the stressful shelter environment. Additionally, the shelter allows residents to take pets home for a weekend, giving animals a temporary reprieve from overcrowded conditions.

"Overcrowding is a heartbreaking situation that could be avoided if more people spayed and neutered their pets," said Interim Director Virgie Graham. "The sad reality is that we aren't a no-kill shelter. Unfortunately, euthanasia becomes a last resort for aggressive animals that pose risks to health and safety after long stays in the shelter."

Each pet is spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated before leaving the shelter. Pets are also treated with a three-month application of flea and tick preventative. Animals come with a City license and free bag of pet food while supplies last. Click here to see photos, ages and descriptions of available animals.

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 visit them on Facebook to learn more.