Huntsville Animal Services overcrowded, issued urgent plea [Video]

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville Animal Services department is facing a shelter overload.

Officials on Tuesday posted an urgent plea for those who may be considering adoption to visit the shelter, which is teeming with dogs and cats.

The department took in dozens of animals on Monday — 18 dogs and 35 cats — and is well over capacity.

“We need the community’s help,” it said in a post to social media. “If you can’t adopt, please consider fostering.”

A list of the most recent intakes included a full page of domestic shorthaired cats along with dogs including German Shepherds, a Shih Tzu and a Siberian Husky.

The shelter has been battling an overpopulation problem all summer. In July, it issued a similar plea for help when it reported nearly 200 dogs and cats at the facility.

Adoption fees are typically between $35 and …