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Home > Releases > Miami-Dade’s Animal Services and Public Library System launch 4th annual “Presents for Pets” holiday donation drive for shelter pets
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Miami-Dade’s Animal Services and Public Library System launch 4th annual “Presents for Pets” holiday donation drive for shelter pets

Press Release department /global/animals/home.page 2024-11-22 2024-11-22T15:00:00.000Z 10 00 am Gabriella Dominguez gabriella.dominguez@miamidade.gov 305-418-7194 Miami-Dade’s Animal Services and Public Library System launch 4th annual “Presents for Pets” holiday donation drive for shelter pets Presents for Pets donation drive asks for pet toys, treats, beds and blankets for our county’s shelter pets this holiday season. <p>The Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Public Library System, announce the launch of the 4th annual &ldquo;Presents for Pets&rdquo; holiday donation drive. From November 22, 2024, through December 31, 2024, we invite the community to spread holiday cheer by picking up a gift for our cherished shelter pets during their holiday shopping.</p> <p>As the festive season approaches, our shelter pets are eagerly awaiting the joy that comes with treats, toys, cozy blankets, and pet beds. Your generous donations will not only bring smiles to their furry faces but also significantly enhance their quality of life while they wait for their forever homes.</p> <p>&ldquo;As you embark on your holiday shopping this season, we encourage you to consider adding a small gift for a shelter pet to your list,&rdquo; says Annette Jose, Director of Miami-Dade County Animal Services. &ldquo;These thoughtful donations bring warmth, comfort, and a sense of hope to our shelter pets, reminding them that love is just around the corner.&rdquo;</p> <p>Join us in making this holiday season truly special for the animals in our care. Your contributions will help us create a more joyful environment for our shelter pets and show them that they are valued members of our community.</p> <p>Together, let&rsquo;s share the spirit of giving and ensure that every shelter pet feels the warmth of the holiday season!</p> <p>Donation bins will be available at the Animal Services Pet Adoption and Protection Center at 3599 NW 79 Avenue, Doral, FL 33122 and at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center at 111 NW 1st Street Miami, FL 33128.</p> <p>Donation bins will also be available at the following library locations:<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;CORAL REEF BRANCH ● 9211 CORAL REEF DR. ● 305-233-8324<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;COCONUT GROVE BRANCH ● 2875 MCFARLANE RD. ● 305-442-8695<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;DORAL BRANCH ● 8551 NW 53 ST. ● 305-716-9598<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;GOLDEN GLADES BRANCH ● 100 NE 166 ST. ● 305-787-1544<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;LITTLE RIVER BRANCH ● 160 NE 79 ST. ● 305-751-8689<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;MIAMI BEACH REGIONAL ● 227 22 ST. ● 305-535-4219<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;MIAMI LAKES BRANCH ● 6699 WINDMILL GATE RD. ● 305-822-6520<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;MIAMI SPRINGS BRANCH ● 401 WESTWARD DRIVE ● 305-805-3811<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;NARANJA BRANCH ● 14850 SW 280 ST ● 305-242-2290<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;NORTH DADE REGIONAL ● 2455 NW 183 ST. ● 305-625-6424<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;NORTHEAST DADE - AVENTURA BRANCH ● 2930 AVENTURA BLVD. ● 305-931-5512<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;SOUTH DADE REGIONAL ● 10750 SW 211 ST. ● 305-233-8140<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;WEST KENDALL REGIONAL ● 10201 HAMMOCKS BLVD. ● 305-385-7135<br />&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;WESTCHESTER REGIONAL ● 9445 CORAL WAY ● 305-553-1134<br />To find a library location near you, visit the Miami-Dade Public Library System online at www.mdpls.org/branch-a-z.<br />&nbsp;<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About Miami-Dade County Animal Services</span> &nbsp;<br />Every year Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) provides care and refuge 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 <br />and/or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @adoptmiamipets. &nbsp;</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About the Miami-Dade Public Library System</span><br />The Miami-Dade Public Library System (Library) provides extraordinary services, spaces and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth and limitless opportunities. The Library is recognized as an &nbsp;Autism Friendly Partner by the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. The Library was also named a finalist for the prestigious IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2022 and 2023 and has been honored with several awards, including 102 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards over the past seven years, Urban Libraries Council Innovation Awards in 2020 and 2024, and seven Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards for Excellence and Innovation from 2018 &ndash; 2024, including being named Library of the Year in 2024. Learn more at www.mdpls.org.</p> no 2024 00 a.m. 00 a.m. Please select an organization 1 rel1732285875221574 Animal Services Pet Adoption and Protection Center 3599 NW 79 Avenue Doral 33122 Luis Salgado salgado@miamidade.gov 305-418-7162 local county miami-dade department department Animal ServicesASD Contact Us /global/animals/contact.page About Us /global/animals/about.page /global/publicrecords/search.page Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department Protecting the public's safety, saving animals and finding pets new, loving homes. <p>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.</p> <p>Our goals are accomplished through comprehensive adoptions, transfers, low-cost pet vaccination, dog licensing, increased sterilization for dogs and cats, commercial pet regulations, reuniting lost pets with their owners and trap, neuter, return programs for cats.</p> <p>Aside from our lifesaving mission, we also enforce <a href="https://library.municode.com/fl/miami_-_dade_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIICOOR_CH5ANFO" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chapter 5</a> of the Miami-Dade County Code and Florida Statute 828 (which deals primarily with animal cruelty issues).</p> <p>Our activities include licensing, enforcing rabies vaccination requirements, spay and neuter services, vaccination services for pets, protecting the public from stray and dangerous dogs, promoting animal adoption and public education, and investigating animal cruelty cases.</p> <p><strong>Lifesaving Mission</strong></p> <p>In 2015, Miami-Dade County Animal Services first achieved its lifesaving goal of saving greater than 90 percent of animals entering the shelter. This is a testament to the incredible hard work of the shelter team every day and the addition of new lifesaving programs to include partnerships with rescue organizations, improved pet welfare, foster programs, offsite adoption events, surrender prevention and more.</p> <p><strong>Animal Statistics</strong></p> <p>The Miami-Dade Animal Services Department encourages the public to view our annual animal statistics information, which shows shelter population based on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.shelteranimalscount.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Asilomar Accords</a> and other methods for calculating the number of animal lives that are saved.</p> <p>In August 2004, a group of animal welfare industry leaders from around the nation convened at Asilomar in Pacific Grove, California to build bridges across varying philosophies, develop relationships and establish goals focused on reducing the euthanasia of healthy and treatable companion animals in the United States. The Asilomar Accords established record-keeping and reporting standards for data associated with shelter animals. To help increase life-saving opportunities, Miami-Dade Animal Services has created a variety of&nbsp;new programs aimed at achieving the highest save rates in the history of the department.</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://miamidade.gov/animals/library/2024-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2024 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/animals/library/2023-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2023 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/animals/library/2022-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2022 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/animals/library/2021-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2021 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/animals/library/2020-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2020 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/animals/library/2019-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2019 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/animals/library/2018-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2018 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/animals/library/2017-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2017 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/animals/library/2016-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2016 Shelter Stats</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.miamidade.gov/animals/library/2015-assilomar-save-rate.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2015 Shelter Stats</a></li> </ul> /resources/images/banners/animal-services.jpg Director Annette Jose Annette Jose /global/government/biographies/animals.page Pet Adoption and Protection Center - 3599 NW 79 Avenue [loc146470117318693] : Doral ^ 33122 loc146470117318693 311 /global/animals/home.page facebook twitter instagram <a class="twitter-timeline" href="https://twitter.com/PetsToLove" data-widget-id="730459858286350336" data-chrome="noheader noborders">Tweets by @PetsToLove</a> <script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],p=/^http:/.test(d.location)?'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+"://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");</script> <p>To request materials in an accessible format, or if you require special accomodations, please contact our ADA Coordinator:</p> Luis Salgado salgado@miamidade.gov 305-418-7162 animal-services org1450714342984597 loc146470117318693 Pet Adoption and Protection Center 3599 NW 79 Avenue Doral 33122 311 /global/animals/home.page facebook,twitter,instagram https://www.facebook.com/AdoptMiamiPets,https://twitter.com/AdoptMiamiPets,https://www.instagram.com/adoptmiamipets/
MIAMI-DADE ( November 22, 2024 )–

The Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Public Library System, announce the launch of the 4th annual “Presents for Pets” holiday donation drive. From November 22, 2024, through December 31, 2024, we invite the community to spread holiday cheer by picking up a gift for our cherished shelter pets during their holiday shopping.

As the festive season approaches, our shelter pets are eagerly awaiting the joy that comes with treats, toys, cozy blankets, and pet beds. Your generous donations will not only bring smiles to their furry faces but also significantly enhance their quality of life while they wait for their forever homes.

“As you embark on your holiday shopping this season, we encourage you to consider adding a small gift for a shelter pet to your list,” says Annette Jose, Director of Miami-Dade County Animal Services. “These thoughtful donations bring warmth, comfort, and a sense of hope to our shelter pets, reminding them that love is just around the corner.”

Join us in making this holiday season truly special for the animals in our care. Your contributions will help us create a more joyful environment for our shelter pets and show them that they are valued members of our community.

Together, let’s share the spirit of giving and ensure that every shelter pet feels the warmth of the holiday season!

Donation bins will be available at the Animal Services Pet Adoption and Protection Center at 3599 NW 79 Avenue, Doral, FL 33122 and at the Stephen P. Clark Government Center at 111 NW 1st Street Miami, FL 33128.

Donation bins will also be available at the following library locations:
·    CORAL REEF BRANCH ● 9211 CORAL REEF DR. ● 305-233-8324
·    COCONUT GROVE BRANCH ● 2875 MCFARLANE RD. ● 305-442-8695
·    DORAL BRANCH ● 8551 NW 53 ST. ● 305-716-9598
·    GOLDEN GLADES BRANCH ● 100 NE 166 ST. ● 305-787-1544
·    LITTLE RIVER BRANCH ● 160 NE 79 ST. ● 305-751-8689
·    MIAMI BEACH REGIONAL ● 227 22 ST. ● 305-535-4219
·    MIAMI LAKES BRANCH ● 6699 WINDMILL GATE RD. ● 305-822-6520
·    MIAMI SPRINGS BRANCH ● 401 WESTWARD DRIVE ● 305-805-3811
·    NARANJA BRANCH ● 14850 SW 280 ST ● 305-242-2290
·    NORTH DADE REGIONAL ● 2455 NW 183 ST. ● 305-625-6424
·    NORTHEAST DADE - AVENTURA BRANCH ● 2930 AVENTURA BLVD. ● 305-931-5512
·    SOUTH DADE REGIONAL ● 10750 SW 211 ST. ● 305-233-8140
·    WEST KENDALL REGIONAL ● 10201 HAMMOCKS BLVD. ● 305-385-7135
·    WESTCHESTER REGIONAL ● 9445 CORAL WAY ● 305-553-1134
To find a library location near you, visit the Miami-Dade Public Library System online at www.mdpls.org/branch-a-z.
 
About Miami-Dade County Animal Services  
Every year Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) provides care and refuge 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.  

About the Miami-Dade Public Library System
The Miami-Dade Public Library System (Library) provides extraordinary services, spaces and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth and limitless opportunities. The Library is recognized as an  Autism Friendly Partner by the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. The Library was also named a finalist for the prestigious IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2022 and 2023 and has been honored with several awards, including 102 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards over the past seven years, Urban Libraries Council Innovation Awards in 2020 and 2024, and seven Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards for Excellence and Innovation from 2018 – 2024, including being named Library of the Year in 2024. Learn more at www.mdpls.org.

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Annette Jose, Animal Services

Pet Adoption and Protection Center
3599 NW 79 Avenue, Doral, FL 33122

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