Pet shelter says Miami dogs and cats can use a few gifts. Here’s how to help them
The animals at the pet shelter can use some help during the holidays.
Miami-Dade County is asking for donations of gifts for dogs and cats at its at-capacity pet shelter in Doral. From Dec. 1 through Jan. 31, the public is invited to pick up a present for a shelter pet while holiday shopping.
The Miami-Dade Animal Services Pet Adoption & Protection Center, 3599 NW 79th Ave., is “facing an overpopulation crisis” with over 800 pets that urgently need adopters and foster parents, the county’s animal services department said Dec. 1 in a news release. Miami-Dade County Animal Services ceased accepting pet surrenders or healthy stray animals to ensure the optimal care of the shelter’s cats and dogs.
“By donating pet beds, blankets, toys, and treats to our shelter pets, you can directly make their shelter stay more comfortable and make their journey towards finding forever families more enjoyable,” said Animal Services Director Annette Jose.
Donation bins will be available at the Doral shelter and at County Hall, the Stephen P. Clark Center at 111 NW First St. in downtown Miami.
Thank you to the 123 folks who adopted from our shelter last week! We are asking the community to open their heart and homes to one or more of the 900+ pets waiting for a loving forever home. Give a shelter pet a home for the holidays.️ #ConnectAdoptLove #AdoptDontShop pic.twitter.com/x1mdZdaIUE
— Miami-Dade County Animal Services (@AdoptMiamiPets) December 2, 2023
Find a donation bin closer to you
Donation bins will also be available at the following libraries:
▪ Coconut Grove Branch, 2875 McFarlane Rd.
▪ Doral Branch, 8551 NW 53rd St.
▪ Golden Glades Branch, 100 NE 166th St.
▪ Little River Branch, 160 NE 79th St.
▪ Miami Beach Regional, 227 22nd St.
▪ Miami Lakes Branch, 6699 Windmill Gate Rd.
▪ Miami Springs Branch, 401 Westward Dr.
▪ Naranja Branch, 14850 SW 280th St.
▪ North Dade Regional, 2455 NW 183rd St.
▪ Northeast Dade - Aventura Branch, 2930 Aventura Blvd.
▪ South Dade Regional, 10750 SW 211th St.
▪ West Kendall Regional, 10201 Hammocks Blvd.
▪ Westchester Regional, 9445 Coral Way
To find a county library near you, visit the Miami-Dade Public Library System online at mdpls.org/branch-a-z.
Meet our Pets of the Week, Nikky #A2076633 and Luwig #A2452683! Learn more about these cuties who are some of the sweetest pets at our shelter https://t.co/qOsvExIbw6 pic.twitter.com/Ae9ZOttyU9
— Miami-Dade County Animal Services (@AdoptMiamiPets) December 4, 2023
Are you looking to adopt?
Would you like to adopt or foster a pet instead?
Dogs and cats are available to loving homes, and adoption fees are being waived for pets 4 months and older through December.
You can support shelter pets by:
▪ Adopting or fostering a pet.
▪ Volunteering at the shelter.
Visit miamidade.gov for details.
