Limestone County Builds New Animal Shelter | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

Limestone County is finally moving forward with a new animal shelter after approving the purchase of three and a half acres from Athens for $355,000 — a long-overdue solution to an overcrowded, under-resourced system that’s struggled since another major shelter closed earlier this year. With population growth outpacing capacity and a critical lack of spay/neuter services fueling the crisis, the county plans to partner with low-cost programs to tackle the root cause. The new facility, set to begin accepting bids soon, will finally meet legal requirements and provide much-needed space and care…