Animal Services
Dade To Offer Free Spay/Neuter Surgeries This Weekend
Miami-Dade residents who have a puppy or kitty but can’t afford to get them ‘fixed’ will be able to do so this weekend for free.
Dade’s Animal Services Hosts Pet Adoption Party
Miami-Dade’s Animal Services agency celebrated its 6th anniversary on Sunday with a Pet Adoption Party.
Jury Says County, Owner Share Blame For Dog’s Shelter Death
A controversial death at the Miami-Dade Animal Services shelter and the claim that the shelter was negligent has been settled by a Miami-Dade jury, which cleared the shelter of negligence charges but split the blame for the dog’s death between the shelter and the owner.
Dade Commission Approves Money For New Shelter
Miami-Dade’s Animal Services is one step closer to getting a new shelter. On Monday the County Commission approved a measure to spend $6.6 million in bond money for a property in Doral.
Director Asks County For New Animal Shelter
Miami Dade County Animal Shelter officials hope a new site in Doral will help save the lives of thousands of animals each year.
Dade Shelter Dealing With Possible Distemper Outbreak
Miami-Dade’s Animal Services has temporarily stopped taking in dogs and puppies until they can get a possible outbreak of distemper under control.
Protesters Want Head Of Animal Services Director
Animal welfare advocates chanted and waived signs Tuesday that demanded the firing of Miami-Dade Animal Services Director Sara Pizano.
Two Dogs Targeting Pinecrest Cats
Miami-Dade Animal Services says a pair of dogs are tied to the deaths of at least 11 cats in Pinecrest in the past six months.
Agencies Work To Prevent Pet Store Grinches
Inspectors offered a warning Thursday to everyone who’s considering buying a pet such as a puppy this Christmas holiday season: make sure you check out the paperwork and the store where you are doing business.






