The Dolly Goodpuppy Society

06/06/2026

Luna has an important message! Share your pets!

06/05/2026

Like if you think Katarina is irresistible! Look at that face!

06/04/2026

Zailey seems to feel much better. She is eating well now, happily interacting with us and showing us her silly side.

06/03/2026

Katarina loved tug, fetch and affection!

06/02/2026

Tongue Out Tuesday with Katarina. Share your pets.

06/01/2026

Congratulations to Cleo! She found her forever family yesterday. It was love at first sight!

05/31/2026

Zailey arrived here yesterday. I am sure she missed her family and is confused. She did not eat anything yesterday, but I got her to eat something this morning. When I went back with a collar and leash she was excited. She wanted to go for a walk and her mood is much better. We will have her health accessed and try to give her the love and care she needs.

05/30/2026

Rabies Clinic 11 till 1.

🐾 Rabies Vaccinations – It’s the Law in Lamar County 🐾

Just like a driver is required to have insurance and registration, pet owners are required by law to keep their animals current on rabies vaccinations.

This isn’t just a recommendation — it’s a legal responsibility designed to protect your pet, your family, and our entire community.

📌 What does the law require?
In Lamar County:
✅ All dogs, cats, and ferrets 3 months of age or older must be vaccinated against rabies
✅ The vaccine must be administered by a licensed veterinarian
✅ Vaccinations must remain current

These requirements are outlined in both Lamar County Ordinance and Georgia law.

🦠 Why rabies vaccinations matter
Rabies is not just another illness — it is:
⚠️ Nearly 100% fatal once symptoms appear
⚠️ Spread through saliva of infected animals
⚠️ A serious public health risk for both humans and pets

In rural Georgia, wildlife such as:
🦝 Raccoons
🦊 Foxes
🦨 Skunks
🐺 Coyotes

…are common carriers of rabies, increasing exposure risks for outdoor pets and even indoor pets that come into contact with wildlife.

🤔 Did You Know?
A pet without a rabies vaccine that is exposed to a rabid animal may face strict quarantine or euthanasia requirements

Even indoor pets are at risk if wildlife enters your property.

Rabies vaccinations are one of the most effective and affordable ways to prevent a fatal disease

👮 What to expect from Animal Control
During an interaction — including:
- Nuisance complaints
- Bite cases
- Investigations

Animal Control Officers will ask:
👉 Can you provide proof of a current rabies vaccination?

Acceptable proof includes:
✅ Rabies tag on the animal
✅ Veterinary paperwork
✅ Verification from your vet’s office

⚖️ Compliance vs. Enforcement
If your pet is not currently vaccinated, you may be issued a citation.

However, in Lamar County, our goal is compliance — not punishment.

✅ If you obtain a rabies vaccination and provide proof before your court date, the citation can typically be dismissed.

We want to help you get your pet protected — not penalize you for fixing the issue.

🎉 FREE Rabies & Microchip Clinic
To help our community stay compliant and protect your pets, we are offering a:

📅 FREE Rabies Vaccination & Microchip Clinic
🗓 Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 11AM to 1PM
📍 137 Roberta Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204

✅ No-cost rabies vaccines
✅ Free microchipping
✅ A simple way to get your pet legal and protected

✅ Responsible Pet Ownership Matters
Keeping your pet up-to-date on rabies vaccination:
✔️ Protects your household
✔️ Helps prevent unnecessary quarantines
✔️ Keeps you in compliance with the law
✔️ Supports public health in our community

💬 A Community Effort
Rabies prevention starts with you.
👉 Make sure your pet is vaccinated
👉 Keep records and tags accessible
👉 Stay current — don’t wait until there’s a problem

Lamar County Animal Services
📍 137 Roberta Drive Barnesville, Ga 30286
📱 (770) 358-5160
📧 [email protected]

05/30/2026

Update: Pike is now Roscoe and here are some pictures of him and Matilda, adopted together, hanging out.

05/29/2026

While we were all frantic over Pike, I received a call from South Fulton Shelter. They had a dog that had been surrendered with a microchip registered to Dolly Goodpuppy. They told me her name was Zailey. When I checked our records, I discovered that was the name we had given her as a puppy — six years ago.

Doing rescue, you encounter many disturbing situations, but one of the most puzzling to me is when people keep a dog for 5, 6, or more years and then abandon it in a place where it is likely to be euthanized. There are circumstances that truly make keeping a pet impossible, but most cases are not those situations. More often, it is “I’m too busy to give the dog the time it deserves,” or, in Zailey’s case, “I don’t have room for her anymore.”

As someone who has owned multiple pets for decades, I understand there are times — because of severe illness or the challenges of old age — when difficult decisions must be made for the sake of the animal’s quality of life. Unfortunately, that is often not the case. Too many times, it becomes an excuse to get rid of something no longer wanted.

Before getting that irresistible puppy, ask yourself: am I prepared to make a commitment for 10, 15, maybe even more years?

Zailey was adopted as a puppy and lived with her owner for six years. Dogs form deep bonds. Losing the person they love and everything familiar to them is incredibly hard. Can they form new bonds and be happy again? Yes, they can — and they deserve that chance. That is what rescues fight so hard to give them.

It is true that some dogs, because of serious health or temperament issues, are not adoptable. But the heartbreaking reality is that many perfectly healthy, loving animals are euthanized every single week. We have an enormous surplus of companion animals — far more than there are homes for.

Please be responsible. Don’t add to the problem. And remember: a pet is for life.

Rehoming is sometimes necessary, and it is part of what rescues do. But these are living, feeling creatures — not old clothes to be tossed away.