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Huntsville animal shelter back below capacity after adoption surge
3+ hour, 38+ min ago (183+ words) HUNTSVILLE, Ala. " Huntsville Animal Services is seeing relief after a record number of animals were brought to the shelter last week." Officials say they reached Crisis Level 4 after taking in 77 animals from a single address, overwhelming staff and resources. Huntsville…...
Huntsville Animal Shelter at capacity, needs help with dog adoptions and fosters
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (199+ words) HUNTSVILLE, Ala. " Huntsville Animal Services is sounding the alarm after reaching its highest capacity level for dogs and is asking the community for help. The shelter is at Crisis Level 4 following a large intake of 77 animals from a single address,…...
Low-cost spay and neuter clinic set to open in Limestone County
4+ week, 6+ hour ago (184+ words) LIMESTONE COUNTY, Ala. " A new low-cost spay and neuter clinic is coming to Limestone County. The local nonprofit Partnership for Animals in Athens/Limestone (PAALS) says the clinic is expected to open in June 2026. PAALS has signed a lease for…...
Tennessee Valley pets find holiday hope with A New Leash on Life's foster program
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (227+ words) HUNTSVILLE, Ala. " Christmas may be over, but shelter animals across the Tennessee Valley are still waiting for their second chance at finding a loving home. A New Leash on Life, a local animal welfare organization, is helping ease overcrowding at…...
Decatur Animal Services hosts free adoption event Friday
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (127+ words) Join Decatur Animal Services' free adoption event on October 17. Adopt a pet without fees and help ease overcrowded kennels. Happening at 300-A Beltline Road SW. Decatur Animal Services hosts free adoption event Friday DECATUR, Ala. " Decatur Animal Services is holding…...
Decatur Animal Services to host free dog adoption event July 18
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (98+ words) FOX54+ Weather Impact - 24/7 Forecasts, Live Radar, Skyviews, and More DECATUR, Ala. " Looking for a new furry friend? Decatur Animal Services is offering free dog adoptions during a one-day event on Friday, July 18. The event is sponsored by Pepsi, and visitors are…...
Help large pups find love at Huntsville shelter
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (241+ words) HUNTSVILLE, Ala. " Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is facing a critical shelter capacity, with every kennel full and large dogs waiting weeks, some even longer, for a permanent home." HAS says the shelter staff are working hard, but the crowded environment…...
Wellness Wednesday: Test pet anti-anxiety products before 4th of July
8+ mon, 39+ min ago (337+ words) Dutch Baby Pancake | Cooking with Styles NEW YORK " Fireworks are a staple of Fourth of July celebrations, but the booms that thrill people can terrify'dogs and cats. Certified professional dog trainer Nicole Ellis said dogs hear at a much higher…...
Protect pets from deadly summer heat
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (206+ words) NHL looking into Edmonton Oilers' LTIR usage with Evander Kane HUNTSVILLE, Ala. " With summer temperatures rising across Alabama, pet owners are being urged to take precautions to keep their furry companions safe from the dangers of extreme heat. While daily…...
Huntsville Animal Services launches "Boom-Proof Your Pet" event to prevent lost pets after July 4th
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (264+ words) FOX54+ Morning Weather Impact Update HUNTSVILLE, Ala. " In an effort to combat the annual spike in lost pets after the Fourth of July, Huntsville Animal Services (HAS) is hosting a first-of-its-kind outreach event designed to keep pets safe during the holiday…...