Pet Vaccinations

Related FAQs

• How do I get a rabies vaccine for my dog?

  Miami-Dade Animal Services Department offers vaccinations at regular and low-cost at the Wellness Clinic.

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

  Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
  Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  Closed County holidays

  • WOW free mobile veterinary clinic
    Location varies by month. Learn where the clinic is available for the month.

  Monday through Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  Appointments are not required. Service provided as walk-ins.

• How much are the shots for dogs and cats?

  Vaccination Packages for Dogs (4 months or older)

  • Option 1-Core Vaccine package: $35
    Includes: Rabies, Bordetella, DHPP (Distemper, Hepatitis, Parvovirus and Parainfluenza) vaccinations
  • Option 2-Full-Service Wellness package: $50
    Includes: Rabies, Bordetella, DHPP, and microchip
  • Option 3-Wellness & Sterilization Package: $90
    Includes: Rabies, Bordetella, DHPP, microchip and spay/neuter surgery

  Individual Fees: 

  • Spay/Neuter Surgery: $40
  • Microchip: $15
  • Individual Vaccines (Rabies, DHPP, or Bordetella): $15 per vaccine

  Vaccination Packages for Cats (4 months or older)

  • Option 1-Core Vaccine package: $20
    Includes: Rabies and FVRCP (Feline Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia and Chlamydophila) vaccinations
  • Option 2-Full-Service Wellness package: $35
    Includes: Rabies and FVRCP vaccinations and a microchip
  • Option 3-Wellness & Sterilization Package: $55
    Includes: rabies and FRCPC vaccinations, microchip and spay/neuter surgery

  Individual Fees:

  • Spay/Neuter: $20
  • Microchip: $15
  • Individual Vaccines (Rabies or FVRCP): $15 per vaccine

  Free Roaming Community Cats

  • Community Cat Sterilization Package Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) Program: Free
    Includes: Spay/Neuter surgery, Rabies and FVRCP vaccinations, Dewormer, Ear Tip

  Additional Assistance for Low-Income Pet Owners

  Discounted services are available to Miami-Dade County pet owners who receive public benefits.

  To be eligible you must provide proof of Federal Assistance:

  • Food Stamps: Must provide current eligibility letter
  • Medicaid: Must provide current eligibility letter
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Must provide current eligibility letter
  • Jackson Memorial Hospital Clinic Cards: Must provide current eligibility letter
  • Temporary Assistance for Needed Families (TANF): Must provide current eligibility letter

  Discounted Pet Care Packages for Dogs

  • Option 1: Core Vaccine package (Rabies, Bordetella, and DHPP vaccines): $25
  • Option 2: Full-service Wellness package - Vaccine package with Microchip $40
  • Option 3: Wellness & Sterilization package – Vaccine package with Microchip and Spay/Neuter Surgery): $70

  Discounted Pet Care Packages for Cats

  • Full-Service Wellness package: $30
    
    •  Wellness package includes: Rabies and FVRCP vaccinations and a microchip

  *If pet owners do not have the documentation listed to participate in this program but are still looking for additional assistance, please email [email protected]. 

• What forms of payment are accepted for vaccination?

  ASD accepts the following as payment for services:

  • Cash
  • Credit card (MasterCard and Visa)
  • Money Orders or Checks* (from a local financial institution only) along with a driver license or other federal/state issued picture I.D. Make checks & Money Orders payable to: Miami Dade Animal Services Department
  • Business checks - The person presenting the check must have a valid driver's license which will be noted on the check. Checks cannot be blank and must have a business name, address and phone number
  • ATM check card with the Visa or MasterCard logo

  NOTE: American Express Cards are not accepted

  *Check Return Fees: An additional $25 fee is charged for returned checks whose face value does not exceed $50. If the face value of the returned check is greater, the fee is increased, as well, in accordance with Florida Statute 832.07.

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• What are the vaccination requirements in Miami-Dade County?

  Rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats are required by law.

  • The pet owner must be at least 18 years old
  • Dogs and cats must be four months old
  • The dog or cat must be registered in Miami-Dade County, though the owner does not have to be a Miami-Dade resident
  • In lieu of a late fee, pet owners have a 30-day grace period from the license and rabies vaccine expiration date to renew their pet's license and rabies vaccination. Failure to renew within the grace period will result in the issuance of a civil violation notice

  Exemptions

  • Your dog or cat may be exempted from the rabies vaccine up to one year for health reasons
  • A written notice signed by a licensed veterinarian must be submitted to Animal Services within 30 days of the vaccine expiration date. If your dog has ongoing health issues, the rabies exemption written request must be submitted annually. (Please note: The dog license tag is still required regardless of the rabies vaccine exemption. Renewal must occur within 30 days of the license expiration date.)
  • Vaccination Exemption Letters can be submitted:
    • By email to [email protected] 
    • By mail at 3599 NW 79th Avenue, Doral, FL 33122, or
    • In person at ASD's Pet Center (address above) with a Wellness Clinic Appointment.
    • or at any of the 311 Service Centers
  • Pets can't be vaccinated when pregnant, but can be vaccinated when nursing
  • Greyhounds kept, maintained or brought into Miami-Dade County for the purpose of racing at licensed greyhound tracks are exempt. So are dogs used as part of entertainment acts when properly controlled, or dogs that remain in the Miami-Dade for less than 30 days
• How do I know if I qualify for low income fees for my pet's vaccines?

  To qualify for low income pricing for pet vaccines owner you must provide proof of public assistance under one or more of the following programs:

  1. Food Stamps: Must provide current eligibility letter.
  2. Medicaid: Must provide current eligibility letter.
  3. Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Must provide current eligibility letter.
  4. Jackson Memorial Hospital Clinic Cards: Must provide current eligibility letter.
  5. Temporary Assistance for Needed Families (TANF): Must provide current eligibility letter.

  NOTE: A legal guardian or parent will be eligible for low-income pricing assistance through their child benefit.

  • The legal guardian or parent's name must appear on the original document of the child's benefits letters.
• Can I get a vaccine for my puppy or kitten?
  • Individual shots can be given from 6 to 8 weeks and a booster when the pet is 1 year
  • Rabies vaccinations are required for puppies when the puppy turns 4 months
  • The fee for individual vaccines including Rabies is $15 each
  • Pet owners can walk in to Doral clinic for vaccines
• How often do I need to give my pet shots?

  To protect people and pets, rabies vaccinations are required by law for all dogs, cats and ferrets over four months of age. A pet's first rabies vaccine provides protection for one year only. 

  You can't purchase or renew the mandatory dog license tag without proof of your pet's current rabies vaccination.

• How can I obtain a copy of vaccination records from Animal Services?

  Customers of Animal Services' Wellness Clinic can request their pet's records via email, by calling 311, or in person at the Wellness Clinic located at the Pet Adoption and Protection Center, 3599 NW 79th Street, Doral, FL 33122. The clinic is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  For records related only to Rabies Vaccines, you can find the information here: License Tag/Microchip Look Up.

  Please be aware that according to Florida Statute 474.2165 (4), medical records of privately owned pets cannot be provided or discussed with anyone other than the client (pet owner). Our customer service team will require a photo identification to confirm pet ownership.