After successful launch Miami-Dade County Animal Services' HOPE Express is set to begin its summer tour
Mayor Gimenez and Commissioner Diaz officiated unveiling and some dedicated animal lovers braved winds and rain at mobile pet adoption trailer's inaugural event
(Miami, July, 10, 2014) – Despite pouring rain, Miami-Dade County Animal Services’ (Animal Services) first ever mobile pet adoption unit – the “Helping Our Pets Everyday” (HOPE) Express – officially launched its summer tour on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at the Plaza on Beacon Shopping Center.
Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz and Animal Services Director Alex Muñoz officiated the unveiling and a few very dedicated animal lovers braved the wind and the rain to welcome, and go home with, some of the furry passengers who remained dry and comfortable in the brand new mobile adoption trailer.
The HOPE Express, which was made possible in part by a grant from the ASPCA®, will continue its summer tour throughout July and August to offer Miami-Dade County residents the opportunity to connect with, adopt and fall in love with a shelter pet, closer to home.
HOPE Express Summer Tour July Schedule is as follows:
- Friday, July 11, 2014, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
The Atlantic Doral Luxury Rental Apartments, NW 74 Street, Doral, FL 33178
- Saturday, July 12, 2014, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kip’s Bay Shopping Center, 14601 South Dixie Highway, Miami FL 33176
- Tuesday, July 15, 2014, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st Street, Miami FL 33128
- Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Goulds Park, 350 SW 216 Street, Miami, FL 33170
- Sunday, July 20, 2014, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
West Kendall Dog Park, 11255 SW 157 Avenue, Miami FL 33196
- Thursday, July 24, 2014, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Continental Park, 10000 SW 82 Avenue, Miami, FL 33156
- Saturday, July, 26, 2014, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kendall Indian Hammocks Park, 11395 SW 79 Street, Miami, FL 33173
During the month of July, the HOPE Express will offer the Animal Services’ July, Red White and Woof per adoption specials as follows:
- Red – 50 percent off adoption fees
- White – Waived adoption fees for cats over 4 months old.
- Blue (Woof) – Waived adoption fees for dogs over 35 lbs. or over 5-years old.*
All pets adopted are spayed/neutered, dewormed, are given age appropriate vaccinations, and microchip.
For more information, visit animals.miamidade.gov or call 3-1-1.
About the HOPE Express
The 28 feet by 8 feet, air-conditioned HOPE Express features 24 animal compartments with removable dividers that comfortably expand to 56 compartments. Awnings on both sides allow easy viewing of pets through a plexiglass wall. The colorful trailer, made possible, in part, by a grant from the ASPCA®, will travel throughout Miami-Dade County to hold pet adoption events. Additionally, it will serve to transport pets to out-of-state partner organizations. Community pet adoptions events and pet relocation and transport programs are an integral part of Animal Services’ efforts make Miami-Dade County a No Kill community.
About Miami-Dade County Animal Services
Every year Miami-Dade County ASD provides care and refuge for over 27,000 unwanted dogs and cats. Every day, Animal Services staff and volunteers work diligently to find life-long homes for these abandoned animals by facilitating onsite adoptions, hosting off-site adoptions at events and locations throughout the community, and working collaboratively with over 70 rescue organizations who share in our goal of a No Kill Miami-Dade County.
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It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or materials in accessible format, please call 305-418-7188 at least five days in advance.