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Miami-Dade Animal Services invites you to find the love of your life at a special Medley adoption event

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/global/animals/home.page 2024-02-12 2024-02-12T15:00:00.000Z 10 00 am Gabriella Dominguez [email protected] 305-418-7194 Miami-Dade Animal Services invites you to find the love of your life at a special Medley adoption event Miami-Dade County Animal Services is thrilled to announce the “Find the Love of Your Life” adoption event, taking place at our Medley facility on Saturday, February 17, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 7401 NW 74 Street, Medley, FL 33166, this special event aims to connect the community with loving dog companions in need of forever homes. Miami-Dade County Animal Services is thrilled to announce the “Find the Love of Your Life” adoption event, taking place at our Medley facility on Saturday, February 17, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 7401 NW 74 Street, Medley, FL 33166, this special event aims to connect the community with loving dog companions in need of forever homes.  The special adoption event promises an afternoon filled with furry friends and the opportunity to make a lasting connection. As an incentive, adoption fees will be waived for dogs four months and older. Adopters are responsible for a $30 tag fee. Adopters will receive goody bags filled with some essentials, including a leash and collar, while supplies last.  “Join us at our Find the Love of Your Life adoption event at the Medley facility. This is more than an adoption event; it’s a chance to discover the perfect companion that will bring joy and love into your life,” said Annette Jose, Animal Services Director. “Let’s come together to make a difference for these deserving pets and find them their forever homes.” While the Medley facility primarily serves as a staging area for dogs requiring quarantine or medical attention, it has been reactivated to temporarily house dogs available for adoption due to overpopulation challenges. The goal of this event is to reduce the shelter population and ensure that every pet finds a loving and caring home. Special event pricing will also be honored for adoptions at the Pet Adoption and Protection Center in Doral, Satellite Adoption Centers, and mobile adoption events throughout Miami-Dade County.  Satellite Adoption Center locations:  •    Petco South Miami (Dogs & Cats) 6200 S. Dixie Hwy, South Miami, FL 33143 Open daily 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. 305-662-5541 •    Petco West Kendall (Cats Only) 12014 SW 88 Street, Miami, FL 33186 Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 305-412-0244 •    Petco South Dade (Cats Only) 18579 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157 Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 305-252-4065 •    Petco Homestead (Cats Only) 2565 NE 10th Ct, Homestead, FL 33033 Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 305-248-8228 •    Petco Doral (Cats Only) 10610 NW 19 St, Doral, FL 33172 Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 305-513-8464 •    PetSmart Flagler (Cats Only) 8241 W. Flagler Street, Ste 101, Miami, FL 33144 Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 786-275-8300 •    PetSmart Dadeland (Cats Only) 8302 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33143 Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 305-714-8948 For more information about the “Find the Love of Your Life” adoption event or adoption opportunities in Miami-Dade County, please visit the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department’s website at www.miamidade/gov/animals, contact 311, or connect with Animal Services on social media platforms using the handle @adoptmiamipets.  no 2024 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Animal Services 1 rel1706907343571812 Animal Services Pet Adoption and Protection Center 3599 NW 79 Avenue Doral 33122 Luis Salgado [email protected] 305-418-7162 local county miami-dade department department Animal ServicesASD Contact Us /global/animals/contact.page About Us /global/animals/about.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department Protecting the public's safety, saving animals and finding pets new, loving homes. Our mission is to save the lives of abandoned animals in our care, protect animals from cruelty, reunite lost pets with their owners, protect people and pets in our community from health-related issues and ensure the public's safety. Our goals are accomplished through comprehensive adoptions, transfers, low-cost pet vaccination, dog licensing, increased sterilization for dogs and cats, commercial pet regulations, reuniting lost pets with their owners and trap, neuter, return programs for cats. Aside from our lifesaving mission, we also enforce <a href="https://library.municode.com/fl/miami_-_dade_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_CH5ANFO" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 5</a> of the Miami-Dade County Code and Florida Statute 828 (which deals primarily with animal cruelty issues). Our activities include licensing, enforcing rabies vaccination requirements, spay and neuter services, vaccination services for pets, protecting the public from stray and dangerous dogs, promoting animal adoption and public education, and investigating animal cruelty cases. Lifesaving Mission In 2015, Miami-Dade County Animal Services first achieved its lifesaving goal of saving greater than 90 percent of animals entering the shelter. This is a testament to the incredible hard work of the shelter team every day and the addition of new lifesaving programs to include partnerships with rescue organizations, improved pet welfare, foster programs, offsite adoption events, surrender prevention and more. Animal Statistics The Miami-Dade Animal Services Department encourages the public to view our annual animal statistics information, which shows shelter population based on the <a href="https://www.shelteranimalscount.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asilomar Accords</a> and other methods for calculating the number of animal lives that are saved. In August 2004, a group of animal welfare industry leaders from around the nation convened at Asilomar in Pacific Grove, California to build bridges across varying philosophies, develop relationships and establish goals focused on reducing the euthanasia of healthy and treatable companion animals in the United States. The Asilomar Accords established record-keeping and reporting standards for data associated with shelter animals. To help increase life-saving opportunities, Miami-Dade Animal Services has created a variety of new programs aimed at achieving the highest save rates in the history of the department. <ul> <li><a href="http://miamidade.gov/resources/animals/documents/2024-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/animals/documents/2023-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/animals/documents/2022-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/animals/documents/2021-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/animals/documents/2020-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/animals/documents/2019-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2019 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/animals/documents/2018-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/animals/documents/2017-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2017 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/animals/documents/2016-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2016 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/resources/animals/documents/2015-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2015 Shelter Stats</a></li> </ul> /resources/images/banners/animal-services.jpg Director Annette Jose Annette Jose /global/government/biographies/animals.page Pet Adoption and Protection Center - 3599 NW 79 Avenue [loc146470117318693] : Doral ^ 33122 loc146470117318693 311 /global/animals/home.page facebook twitter instagram <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/PetsToLove" data-widget-id="730459858286350336" data-chrome="noheader noborders">Tweets by @PetsToLove</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> To request materials in an accessible format, or if you require special accomodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator: Jacob Achinah [email protected] 305-418-7151 animal-services org1450714342984597 loc146470117318693 Pet Adoption and Protection Center 3599 NW 79 Avenue Doral 33122 311 /global/animals/home.page facebook,twitter,instagram https://www.facebook.com/AdoptMiamiPets,https://twitter.com/AdoptMiamiPets,https://www.instagram.com/adoptmiamipets/

MIAMI-DADE ( February 12, 2024 )–

Miami-Dade County Animal Services is thrilled to announce the “Find the Love of Your Life” adoption event, taking place at our Medley facility on Saturday, February 17, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 7401 NW 74 Street, Medley, FL 33166, this special event aims to connect the community with loving dog companions in need of forever homes.

The special adoption event promises an afternoon filled with furry friends and the opportunity to make a lasting connection. As an incentive, adoption fees will be waived for dogs four months and older. Adopters are responsible for a $30 tag fee. Adopters will receive goody bags filled with some essentials, including a leash and collar, while supplies last.

“Join us at our Find the Love of Your Life adoption event at the Medley facility. This is more than an adoption event; it’s a chance to discover the perfect companion that will bring joy and love into your life,” said Annette Jose, Animal Services Director. “Let’s come together to make a difference for these deserving pets and find them their forever homes.”

While the Medley facility primarily serves as a staging area for dogs requiring quarantine or medical attention, it has been reactivated to temporarily house dogs available for adoption due to overpopulation challenges. The goal of this event is to reduce the shelter population and ensure that every pet finds a loving and caring home.

Special event pricing will also be honored for adoptions at the Pet Adoption and Protection Center in Doral, Satellite Adoption Centers, and mobile adoption events throughout Miami-Dade County.
Satellite Adoption Center locations:
• Petco South Miami (Dogs & Cats)
6200 S. Dixie Hwy, South Miami, FL 33143
Open daily 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
305-662-5541
• Petco West Kendall (Cats Only)
12014 SW 88 Street, Miami, FL 33186
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
305-412-0244
• Petco South Dade (Cats Only)
18579 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33157
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
305-252-4065
• Petco Homestead (Cats Only)
2565 NE 10th Ct, Homestead, FL 33033
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
305-248-8228
• Petco Doral (Cats Only)
10610 NW 19 St, Doral, FL 33172
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
305-513-8464
• PetSmart Flagler (Cats Only)
8241 W. Flagler Street, Ste 101, Miami, FL 33144
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
786-275-8300
• PetSmart Dadeland (Cats Only)
8302 S. Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33143
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
305-714-8948

For more information about the “Find the Love of Your Life” adoption event or adoption opportunities in Miami-Dade County, please visit the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department’s website at www.miamidade/gov/animals, contact 311, or connect with Animal Services on social media platforms using the handle @adoptmiamipets.

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Pet Adoption and Protection Center
3599 NW 79 Avenue, Doral, FL 33122