Miami-Dade County Animal Services and Commission Vice Chair Lynda Bell will offer free spay/neuter surgeries for dogs at the Crossings Shopping Complex on Saturday, August 23, 2014

(MIAMI, August 20, 2014) – Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (ASD) and Vice Chair Lynda Bell are teaming up to offer free spay/neuter surgeries for dogs  on Saturday, August 23, 2014, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crossings Shopping Complex, 13017 SW 112th Street, Miami FL 33186. 

''We are very pleased to bring free spay/neuter services into the community,'' said Vice-Chair Bell. ''Spaying or neutering of pets is crucial to the efforts being made to reduce the number of abandoned animals in the county and help Miami-Dade Animal Services achieve its no-kill goal.''

Spay/Neuter surgeries are by appointment only.* To schedule an appointment for dogs, please call 3-1-1. Dogs must be dropped off at 7:30 a.m. and picked-up at 4 p.m.

*Requirements. No Exceptions: Service is for Miami-Dade County residents only; a maximum of four appointments per residential address; and proof of current rabies vaccination must be provided for all dogs.  Dogs without a current rabies vaccine will be vaccinated at the time of surgery (only dogs 40 lbs. and under are eligible).   Veterinarians may decline surgery of any pet due to health reasons.

WHO:             Miami-Dade County Animal Services and Vice Chair Lynda Bell

WHAT:           Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries for Dogs 

WHEN:          Saturday, August 23, 2014, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE:        Crossings Shopping Complex, 13017 SW 112th Street, Miami FL 33186

For more information, visit animals.miamidade.gov or call 3-1-1.

About Miami-Dade County Animal Services
Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department 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 adoption 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.