The overpopulation of stray pets in Miami-Dade County has prompted authorities to offer free neutering and spaying to its residents in order to address the problem.
Flora Beal, from the County’s Animal Services, encourages pet owners to have their animals microchipped so they can be returned to their owners if lost.
Regarding neutering and spaying, Beal explained that “it extends their life for about three years, so what wouldn’t you do to have an extra three years with your best friend.”
Dade County’s Animal Services offers spaying, neutering, and chipping services at a cost of $40. For some low-income families who qualify, the services are free.
Cailyn Guevara is a senior digital journalism student at Florida International University. She obtained an associate degree in Mass Communications/Journalism from Miami Dade College. Her love for words and curiosity of the world continues to inspire her within the journalism field. In addition to her love for writing, she enjoys reading as you will always find her with a book in hand. Cailyn looks forward to using her journalism background to share and explore new perspectives, as well as work on producing content for social media accounts across platforms.
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