Dog Influx Overwhelms Mobile Animal Shelter, Pausing Non-Emergency Intakes
Mobile's animal shelter temporarily paused non-emergency intakes after two dozen dogs were brought in Tuesday morning.
Rat Terrier Ava Wins Hearts as Mobile SPCA’s Pet of the Week
Ava, a playful young rat terrier found near a Mobile County fruit stand, is the Mobile SPCA's Pet of the Week and ready for adoption.
Tinker Is Seven, House-Trained, Loves Car Rides — and Waiting at the Mobile SPCA
Tinker, a 7-year-old Dachshund mix surrendered when her owner could no longer care for her, has recovered from a severe ear infection and is available for adoption at the Mobile…
The Haven to host 2026 Tails of Hope Gala at Daphne Civic Center Oct. 1
The Haven will host its 2026 Tails of Hope Gala on October 1 at the Daphne Civic Center, an art-themed fundraiser supporting the Baldwin County animal rescue's medical care, vaccination…
Mobile Mayor’s Final Budget Proposal Includes Employee Pay Raise, More Public Safety Funding
Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson, in one of his final major acts before leaving office after three terms, unveiled a city budget proposal that keeps overall revenue essentially flat while setting…
Mobile Animal Services Rolls Out $31 Dog Adoptions for October Howl-O-Ween Push
The City of Mobile Animal Services is marking October with a promotion aimed at emptying its kennels: throughout the month, anyone can take home a shelter dog for an adoption…
Mobile County Animal Shelter Cuts Adoption Fees to $40 Amid Summer Pet Surge
MOBILE, Ala. — Adopting a pet from the Mobile County Animal Shelter just got more affordable. The shelter is dropping its adoption fee to $40 for every adoptable animal under…
Mobile County Animal Shelter Plans ‘Are You My Mother?’ Adoption Event Before Mother’s Day
The Mobile County Animal Shelter is hoping Mother’s Day weekend ends with empty kennels. The shelter’s “Are You My Mother?” adoption event runs Saturday, May 7, from 10 a.m. to…
Mobile’s Push for a New Animal Shelter Runs Into Resistance Over Consultant-Driven Overhaul
Mobile is redesigning its Animal Services Department and planning a new shelter around a Huntsville-style, community-based model, but a citizens advisory committee says its own recommendations were sidelined in the…
Animal Rescue Foundation Closing Theodore Building to Support Municipal Shelters
The Animal Rescue Foundation, a Theodore-based nonprofit that has operated a physical shelter for years, announced it is closing its building and shifting to a community-based model of animal rescue.…