Miami-Dade County pet owners are advised that all dogs, cats, and ferrets must be vaccinated against rabies (with either a 1 year or 3 year vaccine), and all dogs must be licensed every year.  Failure to license or vaccinate against rabies is a safety and public health issue, and a violation of the Florida State Statute and County Code.

Pet owners who have received a Civil Citation / Violation Notice and would like Animal Services to review the citation, below are the review criteria and contact information for review process: 

• Each citation will be reviewed for accuracy of compliance history as stated in Chapter 5 of Miami-Dade County Code.
• Pet owners who would like Animal Services to review their citation for accuracy can call, fax or by visiting Miami-Dade Animal Services:
  • Tel:  305-629-PETS (7327)
  • Fax: 305-884-3447
  • Miami-Dade Animal Services
    7401 NW 74 Street
    Miami, Fla.
    

View the full ammended Chapter 5 re-write    regarding Pet Laws in Miami-Dade County