HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Last week, Huntsville Animal Services put out an urgent call for help, stating that the shelter was facing critical overcrowding and some of its animals were at risk of being euthanized.
While the shelter is still housing many dogs and cats available for adoption, the animals are no longer facing euthanasia.
“We did have a wonderful response when the community came forward over the last holiday weekend,” said Huntsville Animal Program Services Supervisor Lauren Anders.
When they asked the community for help, Huntsville Animal Services was operating at 140% capacity. On Monday, that number dropped down to just under 100% capacity.
However, Anders said they are still asking for help.
“We have so many good dogs and cats that are available for adoption, even though our shelters may seem a little more clear,” Anders said. “Some of those pets are just relaxing in a home for a few days and they are not going to be a permanent situation. So we are still looking for permanent homes.”
You must be 19 years old to adopt an animal. All adoptions include spay or neuter surgery, a rabies vaccine and a city license.
If you are not in a place to adopt, Huntsville Animal Services is also looking for people to foster.
“Cats, we just foster for kittens under two pounds, and then dogs, we do adults and puppies,” Anders said.
Huntsville Animal Services offers several different foster programs that last for different amounts of time. If you think you might want to adopt, the Foster to Adopt program allows families to bring home a dog for two weeks to see how things go before the adoption is finalized.
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