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Sometimes when life presents us with loss, it also provides us with an opportunity to gain so much more. Find out how Shunsi the pup did just that for her family in the latest Happy Tails story.

Send us your Happy Tail! Share your story with everyone by sending a picture and description of your adopted pet's new life. Help show how you made a difference in a shelter pet's life, and how others can make a difference too!.

Mardis Gras was the theme at the 4th Annual Animal Services adoption celebration. An impressive 112 pets were adopted.  Adopters also received a complimentary picture with their newly adopted pet.

 It is now illegal to tether (chain) your dog if you are not present.

This means it will be unlawful to tie a dog to any object or structure, including a house, tree, fence, post, garage, or shed, by any means, including a chain, rope, cord, leash, or running line.  It does not mean you can't use a leash to walk a dog. Violations will result in a fines of up to $500.

Tethering is cruel practice that deprives dogs of much needed social interaction and makes a dog more aggressive creating a public safety problem. So please, train don't chain your dog.

The results of the Unchaining Buddy Children's Art and Essay Contest are in!

Kids were asked to write about or draw how a dog may feel being chained outside all alone and why it needs to come inside and live with the family. Many beautiful essays and drawings were submitted. Find out who won!

In an effort to help control the pet overpopulation, Miami-Dade Animal Services will offer free spay/neuter services for cats, every Thursday at the shelter located at 7401 NW 74th Street, Miami, FL 33166.  This service is available to Miami-Dade residents only.