How to help Huntsville animal services’ overcrowding problem

Huntsville Animal Services is experiencing severe overcrowding as hundreds of animals are being turned in but very few are being adopted.

Huntsville animal services waiving adoption fee to promote fostering and adopting

From now until the end of the month, adoption fees are being waived for most adult pets. Adopted animals will come with a city license and a free bag of pet food while supplies last.

If unable to adopt, the shelter offers a foster program for individuals to take part in. They would care for their foster animals until a permanent home is found, and are also allowing weekend-long fostering for animals to have a short break from stressful shelter conditions.

It is important to note that Huntsville Animal Services’ policy includes putting down animals experiencing aggression after lengthy stays. As the shelter experiences overcrowding with over 100 dogs and 60 cats, the animals are naturally stressed and are in much need of more permanent homes.

For those wishing to adopt, each pet is spayed/neutered, microchipped and vaccinated before leaving the shelter.

Why overcrowding has become a big problem

During the summer there is a larger influx of strays as many pets escape from their homes. Additionally, the large number of strays are caused by owners who refuse to spay/neuter their pets leading to more animals than one can take care of.

For photos and descriptions of each pet, click here. For more information on the shelter, visit their website or call 256-883-3782.

Hours

Monday, Wednesday^*, Thursday, and Friday: 9AM – 5PM

Tuesday 9AM – 6PM

Saturday: 9AM – 3PM

CLOSED Sunday

* Huntsville Animal Services will be closed Wednesday, June 19, in honor of Juneteenth.

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