Pets found as strays, with no traceable identification, are placed on a three-day stray hold before they are available for adoption. This gives a possible owner time to claim the pet. If you are interested in a pet with a stray hold, you may serve as the pet's foster parent until that mandatory three day hold period has passed. This is referred to as Foster to Adopt.
- Foster to Adopt means you may care for the pet in your home during the three-day hold period. But you are not the pet’s owner until the hold period has expired
- You will be asked to sign an agreement stating you understand you are not the official pet owner until the three-day stray hold and there has been no claim on the pet by an owner
- If the pet's owner is not found after three days, it is yours to adopt. You can then spay or neuter the pet and obtain a license tag
- All pets will be vaccinated, tested for heartworm, dewormed and microchipped before leaving the Pet Adoption and Protection Center or Petco
Animal Services
Annette Jose, Director
Pet Adoption and Protection Center
3599 NW 79 Avenue,
Doral, FL 33122
