17 Chiweenies up for adoption after Hialeah man surrenders 21 dogs

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 


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