Tag: animal shelters
Animal shelters struggle to find homes for dogs and cats as...
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Animal shelters in South Florida need the...
The journey of animal adoption from overwhelmed shelters (includes photo essay)
Animal shelters across South Florida continue to face a critical overpopulation crisis. Miami-Dade Animal Services currently takes up to 36,000 animals each year despite being...
OverPAWpulation: Exploring the animal shelter dilemma (includes audio story)
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The OverPAWpulation podcast dives into the issue of overcrowded...
Will Miami-Dade commissioners back a special tax for animal services?
Miami-Dade commissioners meet tonight for final decisions on the 2023-2024 county budget and Pets’ Trust activists are still urging the county to implement their...
Rising pet-care costs cause owners to return dogs to shelters (includes...
After the Covid-19 pandemic caused a rise in dog adoptions, animal shelters were rarely in full capacity. But that is changing. The Animal Welfare...
Local animal shelters and breeders help pets find homes (includes multimedia...
When choosing between adopting or purchasing a pet, it's important to understand which might be the better option.
There are several ways you can adopt;...
As the COVID-19 pet rush has ended in Miami-Dade, shelters are...
Pet adoptions were popular at the start of the pandemic. Now Miami-Dade’s animal shelter is crowded again, with larger dogs being the main concern...
Easter rabbit or dumped pet?
Monica Perez was driving to her job in Miami Lakes one Monday morning in late May when she suddenly slammed on the brakes. In...
Animal adoptions rise in response to virtual showcases (includes video story)
The Miami-Dade Animal Services Department focuses on saving the lives of abandoned, lost and mistreated animals. Inside the West Dade shelter, you can find...