Huntsville Animal Shelter overcrowded with over 200 pets in need

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Animal Services is urgently asking the community to adopt or foster pets as the shelter faces severe overcrowding. According to Huntsville Animal Services, the facility is currently housing nearly 200 dogs and cats of all ages, creating emotional stress for the animals.

The shelter is waiving adoption fees for most adult pets through the end of July. Those who cannot adopt are encouraged to consider fostering, which provides essential relief from the shelter's stressful environment. Additionally, the shelter offers a weekend program allowing people to take pets home temporarily to ease overcrowding.

“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.”

All pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated before adoption. They also receive a three-month application of flea and tick prevention. Pets come with a city license and a free bag of pet food while supplies last.

Animal Services is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information and to view photos, ages, and descriptions of available animals, visit the shelter's website.