Calhoun County Animal Control

08/28/2026

Last night, 19 dogs left Calhoun County Animal Control and began their journey north to our rescue partner and, hopefully, the loving forever homes they have been waiting for.

Nineteen lives. Nineteen new beginnings. Nineteen chances at something better.

Transport days are always emotional. Saying goodbye is never easy, even when we know they are headed somewhere wonderful. But seeing those kennel doors close behind them and knowing that their next chapter has begun makes every long day, every early morning, and every difficult moment worth it.

A huge and heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible transporters and volunteers who gave their time, energy, and hearts to make this journey possible. Your willingness to step up, load dogs, help with paperwork, walk, clean, comfort, and make sure every single dog was ready to go does not go unnoticed.

It truly takes a village to save lives, and last night, that village came together for 19 deserving dogs.

To the rescues opening their doors and welcoming our dogs with open arms, thank you for believing in them and giving them the opportunity they deserve. We are so grateful for every rescue partner who says, “Send them our way.”

Safe travels, sweet babies. We may have been the first stop on your journey, but we hope the very best parts of your story are still ahead.

19 dogs. One incredible night. So many lives changed.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support Calhoun County Animal Control. Because of our volunteers, transporters, rescue partners, fosters, adopters, and community supporters, we are able to keep giving these animals a chance.

Together, we are making a difference. One life at a time.

08/27/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY! OLD POST FROM Feb. 2026
#🐾puppylove
Feb. 2026
We are thrilled to share that we completed SIX incredible adoptions today at PetSmart in Oxford! Each one of these sweet babies found their perfect match, and our hearts are so full watching them head off to their forever homes.
A huge THANK YOU to Pinhoti Animal Rescue for hosting us at PetSmart - Oxford and always supporting our mission. We are so grateful for the partnership and the opportunity to connect with our community.
We also want to give a very special shoutout to the amazing Oxford Girl Scout Troop 231 for assisting with adoptions today. These young ladies were kind, helpful, and such a joy to work alongside.
Days like today remind us why we do what we do. Thank you to everyone who adopted, shared, volunteered, and showed up to support rescue. Because of YOU, six lives changed forever today.
Here’s to many more happy tails!

08/27/2026

🐾 NOW HIRING: PART-TIME BOARDING TECHNICIAN 🐾

The Calhoun County Animal Control Department is seeking a dependable and compassionate individual to join its team as a Part-Time Boarding Technician.

💲 Starting Pay: $14.69 per hour
📅 Schedule: Monday–Sunday, based on scheduling needs
⏰ Hours: No more than 29 hours per week

The Boarding Technician provides high-quality care for animals housed at the facility. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, monitoring and safely handling animals, maintaining sanitation standards, and assisting with daily facility operations.

Qualifications:
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license

Apply online today:
🔗 https://apply.calhouncounty.org/?position=Part-Time%20Boarding%20Technician

For questions, contact the Human Resources Department at (256) 241-2808.

The full job description is available upon request.

Calhoun County Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

08/26/2026

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Thank you, Naomi, for all you do! Our animals love you.

08/25/2026

Tuesday Tips:🐾
pet prevention tips
every pet illness can be prevented
Not all illness can be prevented but sometimes you can take steps that can help. Once you decide to adopt a pet, make an appointment with a veterinarian to get established as a new patient, have a thorough exam, and discuss any additional preventative health measures your pet needs to stay healthy, including vaccines, dental work, and/or spaying or neutering if that was not already done at the shelter.❤️your pet!

08/24/2026

Contact us today @256-241-2929 to make arrangements for adoption hours.

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

Foster Friday

You may not be able to adopt, but you can still change a life by fostering!

Fostering gives an animal a safe, loving place to rest outside the shelter while waiting for a permanent home. It also helps us learn more about the animal’s personality and creates much-needed space for others who need our help.

Whether you can foster for a few days, a weekend, or longer, every stay makes a difference. You provide the love and temporary home—we’ll help guide you through the process.

Interested in becoming a foster? Contact Calhoun County Animal Control to learn how you can help give an animal the second chance they deserve.

08/20/2026

Thankful for this rescue. Janie looks so happy:)

Give a warm welcome to Janie (possible name change pending) who is "straight outta" Calhoun County Animal Control and joined our Rehabilitation to Adoption Program this morning.

So thankful for CCAC's incredible volunteers and transport team for reaching out to us about accepting Miss Janie into our program. They have done their due diligence to get dogs adopted, rescued, and into breed specific training programs. They currently have an abundance of excellent dogs at their shelter who are looking for wonderful homes. Please reach out to them if you are looking for a dog for your family.

We will be getting to know Miss Janie and finding out what all she enjoys. She will also be receiving some obedience training plus on and off-leash training while she is with us. So far, she has been the sweetest little "pocket rocket" and has met 9 other dogs here at DGK9 very well. She is also incredibly people friendly, crate trained, and was super appreciative of the AC in the house 🤣

Miss Janie is going to be one to watch with her extraordinarily sweet nature and fun size (she's a very petite little lady). So here's to Janie and the bright future she has ahead of her!

08/20/2026

It’s Thirsty Thursday!

With temperatures rising, remember that our animals feel the heat too. Help keep them safe and hydrated by:

🖤Providing fresh, cool water at all times
🖤Checking and refilling water bowls frequently
🖤Keeping bowls in a shaded area
🖤Using multiple water bowls for outdoor animals
🖤Avoiding metal bowls that can become hot in direct sunlight
🖤Limiting walks and outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day
🖤Never leaving an animal inside a parked vehicle

Watch for excessive panting, drooling, weakness, vomiting, confusion, or collapse. These may be signs of heatstroke and require immediate veterinary care.

A little extra attention can make a lifesaving difference during extreme heat. Keep those bowls full!