Miami-Dade County’s Animal Services and the Miami-Dade Public Library System launch third annual “Presents for Pets” holiday donation drive

Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services), in partnership with the Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS), announces the launch of the third annual “Presents for Pets” holiday drive for our beloved shelter pets. From December 1, 2023, through January 31, 2024, the public is invited to join Animal Services in sharing the warmth of the holiday season by picking up a present for a shelter pet when doing their holiday shopping.

As the holidays approach, our County's homeless pets eagerly anticipate the comfort and joy that treats, toys, cozy blankets and pet beds bring. Your thoughtful donations will not only brighten their days but also make a significant difference in the lives of our shelter pets.

"By donating pet beds, blankets, toys, and treats to our shelter pets, you can directly make their shelter stay more comfortable and make their journey towards finding forever families more enjoyable," said Annette Jose, Director of Miami-Dade County Animal Services.

Donation bins will be available at the Animal Services Pet Adoption and Protection Center at 3599 NW 79 Avenue, Doral, FL 33122 and at the Stephen P. Clark Center at 111 NW 1st Street Miami, FL 33128.

Donation bins will also be available at the following library locations:

·    COCONUT GROVE BRANCH ● 2875 MCFARLANE RD. ● 305-442-8695
·    DORAL BRANCH ● 8551 NW 53 ST. ● 305-716-9598
·    GOLDEN GLADES BRANCH ● 100 NE 166 ST. ● 305-787-1544
·    LITTLE RIVER BRANCH ● 160 NE 79 ST. ● 305-751-8689
·    MIAMI BEACH REGIONAL ● 227 22 ST. ● 305-535-4219
·    MIAMI LAKES BRANCH ● 6699 WINDMILL GATE RD. ● 305-822-6520
·    MIAMI SPRINGS BRANCH ● 401 WESTWARD DRIVE ● 305-805-3811
·    NARANJA BRANCH ● 14850 SW 280 ST ● 305-242-2290
·    NORTH DADE REGIONAL ● 2455 NW 183 ST. ● 305-625-6424
·    NORTHEAST DADE - AVENTURA BRANCH ● 2930 AVENTURA BLVD. ● 305-931-5512
·    SOUTH DADE REGIONAL ● 10750 SW 211 ST. ● 305-233-8140
·    WEST KENDALL REGIONAL ● 10201 HAMMOCKS BLVD. ● 305-385-7135
·    WESTCHESTER REGIONAL ● 9445 CORAL WAY ● 305-553-1134

To find a library location near you, visit the Miami-Dade Public Library System online at www.mdpls.org/branch-a-z.
 
About Miami-Dade County Animal Services  
Every year, Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) provides care and refuge for 28,000 to 30,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats. Every day, Animal Services staff works diligently to find life-long homes for these abandoned animals by facilitating onsite adoptions, hosting offsite adoptions at events and locations throughout the community, and working collaboratively with rescue organizations, volunteers and adoption partners. For more information visit www.miamidade.gov/animals 
and/or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @adoptmiamipets.  

About the Miami-Dade Public Library System
The mission of the Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) is to provide extraordinary services, spaces, and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth, and limitless opportunities. MDPLS is recognized as an Autism Friendly Partner by the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) at the University of Miami and Nova Southeastern University. MDPLS was named a finalist for the prestigious IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2022 and 2023 and has been honored with several awards, including 102 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards over the past seven years, an Urban Libraries Council 2020 Innovation Award, and four Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards for Excellence and Innovation from 2018 – 2020. Learn more at www.mdpls.org.