Adoptable Georgia Dogs for October 31, 2014

Fridays are “Black Friday” at the Gwinnett County Animal Shelter, where the adoption fee is waived for any black dog or cat (or those that have some black fur on them). All that remains is a $60 vetting fee for dogs; cats are $30 or 2 for $40. As a reminder, this close to Halloween, please keep black cats safe inside.

Several dogs at Gwinnett are in danger, having been potentially exposed to parvo from another dog in their pod. This happened with our Dolly, and she was scheduled to be put down the day we adopted her. Dog parvovirus is not contagious to humans, so they pose no threat to your two-legged family. When Dolly was possibly exposed, she had to be quarantined for two weeks, but she never came down with it. These dogs are available directly to rescues only, but if you’re interested in helping one of them, I could probably recommend a rescue that will work with you.

These dogs need rescue no later than Sunday. The shelter is open 11 AM – 4 PM today and tomorrow.

This is the coolest dog in the world (Animal ID 42474). He looks to be a Basset Hound/Pointer mix. Dignified yet goofy-looking. Friendly and playful. Fully vetted, but possibly exposed to parvo.

ID # 42461 is a male Dachshund/Basset Hound mix, small, friendly and playful.

ID # 42590 is a small female Terrier mix who is friendly and calm. One of the volunteers says that the picture doesn’t do her justice and that she’s very sweet and calm.

This girl was not exposed, I just think she looks nice, so she’s a bonus dog today. ID # 42442 is a middle-aged or senior Basset Hound mix, small, friendly and calm. I wonder if she’s not part Jack Russell?