Community Response to Animal Shelter Needs
Rescue groups and local community members have stepped up to support Huntsville Animal Services in its effort to find homes for dogs currently at the shelter on Triana Boulevard. Despite these efforts, the shelter is still experiencing high occupancy levels.
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Stefany Moseley, an animal care supervisor, explained that the shelter was able to manage well before the holiday season but saw a significant increase in intake over the weekend due to fireworks. “Fireworks are a dog’s worst enemy,” she said. “They get scared, they run, they hide. If they are loose, it can lead to a dangerous situation. It’s like a vicious cycle during that time.”
Before the Fourth of July holiday, there were 104 dogs at the shelter. As of midday Wednesday, that number had decreased to about 80. However, Moseley noted that the shelter’s comfortable capacity is around 75, and they aim to keep the number under that threshold to ensure each dog has enough space and care.
Moseley mentioned that the shelter typically houses more large breed dogs, which can be more challenging to adopt compared to smaller breeds. “Our smaller dogs tend to go faster,” she said. “Dogs weighing between 50 to 60 pounds are harder to place.”
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In addition to the dogs, the cat population at the shelter is also high due to the summer breeding season. While cats tend to be adopted more quickly, the shelter is still full with feline residents.
Animal Services continues to encourage residents to consider adoption. Many of the dogs at the shelter have been there for several weeks or longer. Adoption fees range from $35 to $50, which includes spay and neutering, microchipping, three months of flea and tick preventative treatment, and heartworm tests for dogs. All animals are fully vaccinated.
The shelter also offers fee waivers on occasion. Moseley emphasized that even with the adoption fees, the cost covers essential health services for the pets.
Fostering and Volunteering Opportunities
In addition to adoption, the shelter is seeking individuals interested in fostering animals. “Even if someone can’t adopt, they can foster,” Moseley said. “We have short-term fosters called sleepovers where people can take a dog for a night or over the weekend. Then they can bring them back. They can write a little bio for the dog, which helps us understand more about the pet outside the shelter. This information helps future adopters know if the dog gets along with kids or other pets.”
To become a foster, residents must live in Madison County, be at least 19 years old, and complete a foster application. Potential adopters and fosters can visit the shelter to find a dog that matches their home and lifestyle.
The shelter is also in need of volunteers who can help walk the dogs. Information about volunteering is available on the Animal Services webpage on the City of Huntsville website.
Hours and Contact Information
Huntsville 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, residents can call 256-883-3782, visit HuntsvilleAL.gov/Animal, or check their Facebook page for details on available animals, fostering opportunities, and volunteer programs.
