Help clear the shelters

Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department is teaming up with NBC and Telemundo stations for the national Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign from Aug. 23 to Sept. 19.

The campaign sheds a national spotlight on the needs of the thousands of pets across the country waiting for caring families and helps motivate our community to adopt.

The month-long “Adopt & Donate” effort will feature virtual pet adoptions and make it easy for people to donate online.

Now is the perfect time to adopt; with so many pets to choose from, adopters are sure to find their perfect lifelong companion and give a shelter pet a second chance at a forever family.

Animal Services Pet Adoption and Protection Center is located at 3599 NW 79 Avenue, Doral, FL 33122. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The Center is closed on Sundays. 

To ensure adherence to social distancing rules and for the safety and protection of adopters and staff, the number of individuals allowed in the shelter at any one time will be strictly controlled, as will the number of customers allowed in each adoption suite.   Visitors to the Pet Adoption and Protection Center will be required to wear masks or face coverings at all times while on the premises.

Your donation to Animal Services is a great way to express your love and compassion for animals and ensure that orphaned and abandoned pets have the best chance at a better life.

Your donation will help us expand services like medical care, pet enrichment and finding new homes for thousands of pets.

Ready to change the lives of homeless pets? Donate now at ClearTheSheltersFund.org. To help our local shelter pets, be sure to designate your donation to Miami-Dade County Animal Services.