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Discount spay and neuter for cats and dogs

Mar 232013

Miami-Dade Animal Services provides discount spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats two days a week at the animal shelter. Pets older than four months need proof of rabies vaccine, or the county will administer the vaccine for $10. The service is for Miami-Dade residents only.

Cats: $15 spay and neuter for cats with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m. every Thursday and Friday.
Dogs: $30 spay and neuter for dogs with check-in starting at 7:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Wednesday.

The shelter also microchips pets for $10, no appointment necessary.

The shelter is at 7401 NW 74th St, Miami. For questions, call 305-884-1101.

Adopt a pet at half price every Wednesday

Feb 242013

Animal Services, in collaboration with ASPCA, offers 1/2 priced adoptions every Wednesday. For more information, call 3-1-1 or or visit www.miamidade.gov/animals/

Miami-Dade Animal Services, 7401 NW 74 St., Miami, 33166

Reduced Fees at Pet Adoption Event

Dec 152012

Take advantage of reduced fees on dogs and cats from December 15 -31 at the Home for Every Holiday Pet Adoption Event at the Animal Services Shelter located at 7401 NW 74 St., Miami, 33166.

Anyone who adopts a pet at the event will receive a complimentary picture with their new family member.

For more information, visit Animal Services or call 3-1-1

Puppies and Kittens Adoption Marathon

Oct 202012

Miami-Dade Animal Services, The Humane Society of Greater Miami and The Cat Network, Inc., together with other South Florida rescue groups invite residents to the 24 Hour Mega Pet Adoption Event on Saturday, October 27 at Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40 Street Miami, 33156.

This family event, presented by the PetSmart Charities, will feature around the clock activities, such as: Carnival rides, bounce houses, children activities, live entertainment, shopping and food trucks. Join the nationwide effort to save lives of more than 800 shelter animals. Kick-off is at midnight with a. For more information click here or call 3-1-1.

Adopt a Pet for $25 During Homeless Pets Campaign

Oct 042012

Pets’ Trust Miami Founder, Michael Rosenberg, is spending this weekend in a cage at Miami-Dade Animal Services on behalf of the Pets’ Trust ballot measure #240 to address the plight of overpopulated, abandoned and homeless pets. Animal Services will be reducing adoption fees to $25 on October 6 & 7.

Rosenberg will be surrendered (like thousands of unwanted pets each year) and housed in a concrete, chain-link cage for two nights, while Animal Services steps up adoption efforts with a weekend goal of finding “forever homes” for the nearly 600 abandoned pets currently in the shelter.

Miami Dade Animal Services, 7401 NW 74 Street, Miami, 33166

Free pet adoptions at Miami Marlins Park September 2

Sep 022012

Come to the Miami Marlins Park for food, fun, festivities and more. In celebration of the 1st ever Miami Marlins Adopt-O-Mania Miami-Dade Animal Services will host FREE pet adoptions on Sunday, September 2, from 11a.m. – 5 p.m. located at the: Miami Marlins Park, West Plaza (Home Plate Entrance), 501 Marlins Way (N.W. 16th Ave.), Miami, 33125.

Additional Services

Animal Services will be on site addressing the importance of pet safety and ownership responsibility by offering:

FREE Spay & Neuter Surgeries for only 25 dogs and 40 cats (Call 3-1-1 to make an appointment)
A $25 fee, that includes Rabies/Virus Vaccinations and Microchip Implantation for only 100 pets

Caring About the Strays Dog Days of Summer party August 25

Aug 232012

Caring About the Strays is hosting a Dog Days of Summer party on Saturday, August 25, from 3 p.m.-7 p.m., at Woody’s West End Tavern.

With your $10 donation, get a complimentary cocktail and assorted appetizers (Bring cash). Puppies and dogs will be available for adoption. The event will include pet fashions and a raffle. The Twisted Williee Band will provide the musical entertainment.

RSVP to (305) 889-0840 or events@CaringAboutTheStrays.org. Proceeds will benefit Caring About the Strays, a non-profit animal rescue group.

Woody’s West End Tavern, 600 Payne Drive, Miami Springs, 33166. Tel: (305) 882-1170.

County has free spay, neuter for cats

Jul 142009

Miami-Dade Animal Services provides free spaying and neutering for cats starting at 8 a.m. every Thursday at the shelter, 7401 NW 74th St.

The service is for Miami-Dade residents only. Cats must be in carriers and must be at least 2 months old. Those over 4 months must have proof of current rabies vaccine (which the county administers for $10).

There is a limit of four cats per household, and cats should not have any food or water after 9 p.m. the night before. Feral cats will be ear tipped.

The shelter also microchips pets for $10, no appointment necessary.

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