Miami-Dade County Animal Services encourages people to adopt pets in need during PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week July 21 – 27

Pets are family, and can bring hope, companionship and unconditional love to their people. Adopting a pet in need of a home can also impact communities, alleviating strain on overcrowded shelters. That’s why Miami-Dade County Animal Services (Animal Services) will bring adoptable pets to two PetSmart locations (PetSmart Flagler 8241 W. Flagler St Miami, FL 33144 and PetSmart W. Kendall 16514 SW 88th St Miami, FL 33196) from 11 AM – 3 PM for PetSmart Charities® National Adoption Week, taking place July 21 to 27.  Animal Services aims to find homes for as many pets as possible during the event. 

To help alleviate costs associated with preparing pets for adoption, Animal Services received a grant recently from PetSmart Charities for $45,000. Since receiving the funds, approximately 140 pets  have found loving homes. More than 11 million pets have been adopted through in-store events with support from PetSmart Charities.

PetSmart Charities connects adoption partners such as Animal Services with local PetSmart stores to bring adoptable pets in for meet-and-greets. These include pets of all ages, breeds, temperaments, and energy levels. Staff and volunteers are available to help make ideal matches, considering lifestyle and other preferences such as energy levels, personalities, sizes, etc.

“PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week provides an incredible opportunity for us to connect with the community and help more pets find forever homes,” said Annette Jose Director of Miami-Dade County Animal Services. “Our shelter serves one of the highest intakes serving a large population. With this grant, we have ensured that each pet gets the care and recognition they need to find their perfect family, while increasing adoptions and strengthening our community.” 

“Our local shelter and rescue partners are overflowing with animals looking for people to love. Adopting or fostering a pet not only enriches your life but is the best way to support your community and local partners like Animal Services in their lifesaving work,” said Heidi Marston, director of pet placement at PetSmart Charities. “There is nothing like the unconditional love of a pet! Please stop by your neighborhood PetSmart store and meet your new best friend.”

To view all available pets for adoption, please visit www.miamidade.gov/animals.  

Adoptable pets will be available at the following times and PetSmart locations:
July 21st – July 27th, 2025, from 11 AM – 3 PM
PetSmart Flagler 8241 W. Flagler St Miami, FL 33144
PetSmart W. Kendall 16514 SW 88th St Miami, FL 33196

About Miami-Dade County Animal Services: 
Every year Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) provides care and refuge to almost 15,000 lost, abandoned, injured, ill, or abused dogs and cats and affords vaccination and sterilization services to almost 20,000 free-roaming community cats. Every day, Animal Services staff works diligently to find life-long homes for these shelter 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 follow @AdoptMiamiPets on Facebook, Instagram and X.
 
About PetSmart Charities®
Pets are family. For 30 years, PetSmart Charities has remained committed to making the world a better place for pets and all who love them. Through in-store adoptions at PetSmart® stores, local shelter partners help hundreds of thousands of pets find loving families each year. PetSmart Charities also delivers grant funding to support animal and human welfare organizations that advocate and care for the well-being of all pets and their families to improve access to veterinary care, alleviates pet hunger and integrates the needs of pets into disaster response. Each year, millions of generous supporters support the mission by donating at PetSmart® registers in-store or online at Petsmart.com, or directly at PetSmartCharities.org. In turn, PetSmart Charities efficiently uses more than 90 cents of every dollar donated to fulfill its role as the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, granting more than $500 million since its inception in 1994. Independent from PetSmart LLC, PetSmart Charities is a 501(c)(3) organization that has received the Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator for the past 18 years in a row – placing it among the top one percent of rated charities. To learn more visit www.petsmartcharities.org.
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