Huntsville Animal Services Start an adoption application

City-run animal shelter and adoption center serving Huntsville, Alabama.

Adoption fee From $35,
Hours Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri 9am-5pm; Tue 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-3pm. Adoptions stop 30 minutes before closing.
Areas served Huntsville
Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $35,

Cats 7 months and older: $35, including spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, microchip, and city license tag where applicable.

Requirements

Adopters work directly with shelter staff during opening hours; adoptions must begin at least 30 minutes before closing.

How it works

Cat adoptions are handled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Location

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The area

Madison County at a glance

Population 405,718
Housing units 178,607
Est. households with a cat 52,975

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Cats seven months and older are $35, which covers spay/neuter surgery, rabies vaccination, microchip, and a city license tag where applicable.

What are your hours?

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-5pm; Tuesday 9am-6pm; Saturday 9am-3pm. Adoptions stop 30 minutes before closing.

Can I reserve a cat in advance?

No. Cat adoptions are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving earlier in the day gives you the best chance.

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Surrendering a cat

Owner surrender is handled through the city Animal Services department. Contact the shelter at 256-883-3782 or Animals@HuntsvilleAL.gov before bringing an animal in.

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