DORAL, Fla. ā Miami-Dade Animal Services staff in Doral has 17Ā Chiweenies, a Chihuahua Dachshund mix, up for adoption.Ā
Their team jumped into action after aĀ Hialeah man surrendered 21 dogs on Thursday.Ā Rachel Hernandez, the Miami-Dade Animal Services assistant coordinator, said the dogs received veterinary care,Ā microchips andĀ vaccines.Ā
Animal services staff already sent one of the dogs, aĀ mother, and her threeĀ puppiesĀ to a pet rescue organization. The rest are waiting to be adoptedĀ at the shelter at 3599 NW 79 Ave.
Miami-Dade County authorities only allowĀ four dogs per household. That is unless the property hasĀ more than an acre.Ā For more information about adopting the dogs, call 305-468-5900 or visit the shelter's site.Ā