Take Me To Post Comment Form Many people want little dogs and mistakenly believe that in order to get one, they must buy from a breeder. That isn't true.

I spent Saturday at Liberty County Animal Control and met three little dogs who can prove that wrong. I would like to introduce you.

First we have Dog #805-1312. I believe this to be a Dachshund/Chihuahua mix.

This little one was found at the El Cheapo on General Screven with a collar on, but no one has come for her. Sadly, it has also been discovered that she is heartworm positive.

She is a very loving and playful little girl who would make an excellent lap dog and best friend. A home would be a much more suitable environment for her than her current tiny cage.


She needs her heartworms treated, but first she needs somebody to save her from lethal injection. Her time is running out.


Next we have Dog #806-124. Unlike most of the other dogs, this one has a name, "Scout". We know this because his name was written on the letter left with him when he was DUMPED. He is a Miniature Pinscher puppy - yep even small breed puppies end up on death row.


Scout was abandoned after hours at the shelter. He was in a carrier with food, water and a note. The people who left him claim that he has had all shots other than rabies, is only a few months old, is a very good boy, and is housetrained. They didn't mention why they ditched him. Love shouldn't have an expiration date.

What they may not have realized is that "dumped" animals don't go to the shelter. They go to animal control and face the risk of euthanasia - a very good boy or not.

Scout now needs to find a new lasting home before his time runs out and he is euthanized.


Finally we come to Dog #806-150 who is a young Chihuahua mix - possibly (by his unique look) Pekingnese.


This tiny little fella with funny ears, wandered into a yard one day and wouldn't leave. He was looking for companionship, a home, and didn't know what to do without one. Sadly, it was not the right place for him and he was brought into animal control instead.


A skinny boy, he is very gentle and grateful to be held. He has a soft heart and is hoping that you do too.


Like all of the animals at animal control, his days are numbered. He can't continue to live unless someone steps in to save him.


There have also been many other little dogs at animal control throughout the years and several have been purebreds. Many of those animals at some point came from a breeder, but the home they went to didn't keep them. Even small purebreds face the risk of lethal injection.

I highly encourage anyone who is looking to add a new canine companion to their life to always make rescue their first choice. Even if animal control doesn't have quite the animal you are searching for, some rescue will.

Go to sites like Petfinder and search for the breed. The only way that we will ever be able to stop killing these animals is if people take responsibility and spay, neuter, adopt and rescue. If we stop breeding them, we can stop killing them.

~Erin Ní Nualláin~

If you are interested in saving any of the above dogs, please contact:
Liberty County Animal Control
279 Briarwood Circle (off of Airport Rd.)
Hinesville, GA 31313

912-876-9191 (leave a detailed message and include the case #)

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Please note:
Although they share the same address and similar names, Liberty County Animal Control and Liberty County Humane Shelter are NOT the same entity!

Animal Control is run by the county and all animals are at high risk of euthanasia (regardless of breed or temperament) as they are only allowed a brief period of time to be claimed.

Also, Liberty County Animal Control is not an adoption facility. They are only able to release to licensed rescues. However, no one wants to see an animal die unnecessarily, so if you would like to adopt one of their animals, they are often able to set it up with a rescue. This teamwork spares lives :)

Some breeds (such as Pit Bulls) are adopted out more cautiously, and depending on the rescue the adoption is done through, there may even be a home check to be certain the animal will not be used for the atrocities of fighting (which is a problem in this area), breeding (all animals must be spayed or neutered - no exceptions), or other unacceptable purposes.

Before you ask:
Animals that find themselves at AC do not receive veterinary check-ups or care such as vaccinations. In most cases, very little is known about their history since most of them were picked up as strays.

Even their breed is often just a guess to fill in the blanks on paperwork or postings.

In most cases, we do not know if they are housetrained, good with other species of animals, or good with children or little old ladies. If I do know, I do my best to include it in their listing.