Prattville shelter spotlights Stomper, one-year-old Labrador mix ready for adoption

The Prattville-Autauga Humane Society featured Stomper, a one-year-old male Labrador mix, in a pet profile posted January 12, 2026. The listing included a photo and a summary of his age, temperament, and the type of home the shelter says would suit him, and invited Autauga County residents to consider adoption or fostering.

These short pet-profile posts are a routine part of the shelter’s outreach, aimed at matching animals with local families and reducing time spent in kennels. For Prattville and surrounding communities, successful adoptions lower municipal pressure on animal-control services and free up resources for other public-safety needs. On the household side, adopting a dog tends to shift spending into the local economy—veterinary clinics, pet supply stores, groomers and trainers all see additional demand when animals move into homes.

Residents interested in Stomper should contact the Prattville-Autauga Humane Society to view his profile and photo, learn the shelter’s adoption or foster procedures, and arrange a meet-and-greet. The shelter’s listing outlined the basic steps to adopt or foster, and staff can walk applicants through the application, any required home or reference checks, adoption or foster fees, and medical updates such as vaccinations or spay/neuter status. Foster placements provide temporary homes that help socialize dogs and relieve kennel crowding while permanent matches are found.

For families weighing the decision, consider both the immediate commitment and ongoing costs. A young Labrador mix typically needs time for training, regular veterinary care and daily exercise; those factors influence whether a household, apartment or barn setting will be a good fit. Foster homes also play a critical role by giving dogs like Stomper a calmer environment to show their best behavior, which often speeds adoption and lowers the shelter’s operating load.

Beyond the personal benefits, community-level adoption activity produces measurable effects: fewer shelter intakes translate into lower per-animal care costs and reduced need for emergency transfers. Local businesses stand to gain as new pet owners spend on services and supplies, circulating dollars in Prattville’s economy.

The takeaway? If you’ve been thinking about adding a dog to your home or can offer short-term foster care, stop by or call the Prattville-Autauga Humane Society to meet Stomper and learn next steps. Our two cents? A little time and attention now can save the shelter money, help a dog find a stable home, and make a new companion for your household.