Miami-Dade County Animal Services

Our mission is to save the lives of abandoned animals in our care, protect animals from cruelty, reunite lost pets with their owners, protect people and pets in our community from health-related issues and ensure the public's safety.

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 lost and abandoned dogs and cats. Every day, Animal Services staff works diligently to find life-long homes for these abandoned 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/or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @adoptmiamipets.

Adoptions, Fostering Program, Spay/Neuter Services, Training/Behavior, Animal Rescue/Transport, Public Education, Volunteer Program

Adopting a pet from Miami-Dade County Animal Services is simple and can often be completed the same day. During the Clear the Shelters campaign, adoption fees are waived for all pets 4 months of age and older. Adopters are only responsible for the $30 Miami-Dade County pet license/tag fee for dogs. Puppies under 4 months are available for an $85 adoption fee, and kittens under 4 months are available for a $35 adoption fee.

All adopted pets are spayed or neutered, age-appropriately vaccinated, microchipped, and receive a basic medical evaluation before going home. Our adoption counselors will help you find the right match, answer any questions, and complete the adoption paperwork so you can welcome your new family member home.

Visitors are welcome to meet our adoptable pets during regular shelter hours—no appointment is necessary. Guests can browse available dogs and cats in person at our Pet Adoption and Protection Center or view adoptable pets online before visiting. Friendly adoption counselors are available to help match adopters with a pet that fits their lifestyle and answer any questions throughout the adoption process. Once you've found your new companion, our team will guide you through the adoption paperwork so you can bring your pet home the same day.