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For Immediate Release:
January 21, 2015
Media Contact:
Lilian Bohorquez
[email protected]
305-418-7181

Miami-Dade County Animal Services February pet adoption events calendar


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(MIAMI, January 21, 2015) – In an effort to save the lives of shelter pets, Miami-Dade County Animal Services (Animal Services) hosts off-site adoption events to make it easier for people to adopt loveable pets in need of forever loving homes.

Pet adoptions include spaying/neutering, deworming, age appropriate vaccinations, microchip and FIV & FeLV testing for cats.

February 2015 adoption events are as follows:

Pet Adoptions at PetSmart
Animal Services will host 50 percent off pet adoptions in February at the following PetSmart locations:
PetSmart - Dadeland Station, 8302 South Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33143
Fridays, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

PetSmart - 8241 W. Flagler Street, Miami FL 33144
Fridays, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

PetSmart - 3301 SW 22nd Street, Coral Gables, Florida 33145
Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Pet Adoptions at Hialeah Farmers Market
Sunday, February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Amelia Earhart Park 410 E 65 Street, Hialeah, FL 33103
Animal Services will host 50 percent off pet adoptions every Sunday in February at the Hialeah Farmers Market located at Amelia Earhart Park.

HOPE Express Mobile Pet Adoptions at Stephen P. Clark Center
Tuesday, February 3, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Stephen P. Clark Center 111 NW 1st Street, Miami FL 33128
Animal Services HOPE Express Mobile pet adoption trailer will bring the pets to the people at 50 percent off pet adoption fees at the Stephen P. Clark Center in downtown Miami.

HOPE Express Mobile Pet Adoptions at Tamiami Park Softball League
Wednesday, February 4, 5 – 9 p.m.
Tamiami Park 10901 SW 24 Street, Miami FL 33165
Animal Services HOPE Express Mobile pet adoption trailer will bring the pets to the people at 50 percent off pet adoptions fees during a fun, friendly game of Softball at Tamiami Park.

Open Your Heart and Your Home Pet Adoption Event
Saturday, February 7, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Amelia Earhart Park 410 E 65 Street Hialeah, FL 33013
Open your heart and your home to a shelter puppy, dog, cat, or kitten at Amelia Earhart Park hosted by Commissioner Bovo, offering 50 percent off adoption fees.

HOPE Express Mobile Pet Adoptions at Tropical Park Softball League
Tuesday, February 10, 5 – 9 p.m.

Tropical Park 7900 SW 40 Street, Miami FL 33155
Animal Services will be hosting 50 percent off pet adoption fees during a fun, friendly game of softball at Tropical Park.

Second Saturdays for Second Chances Pet Adoptions at Mall of the Americas
Saturday, February 14, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Mall of the Americas 7795 W. Flagler Street Miami, FL 33144
Animal Services and Mall of The Americas join forces to offer 50 percent off adoptions for pets over four months old every second Saturday of the month.

HOPE Express Pet Adoptions at Kendall Indian Hammocks Softball League
Wednesday, February 18, 5 – 9 p.m.

Kendall Indian Hammocks Park 11395 SW 79 Street, Miami FL 33173
Animal Services will be hosting 50 percent off pet adoption fees during a fun, friendly game of softball at Kendall Indian Hammocks.

Canine Cocktail at Hotel Indigo
Thursday, February 19, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Hotel Indigo 7601 Miami Lakes Drive, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Enjoy a “happy yappy” hour at Canine Cocktail Happy Hour at Hotel Indigo. There will be pets available for 50 percent off adoption fees and $1 off every drink purchased is donated to Animal Services.

Pet Adoptions at Cocowalk Family Fun Day
Saturday, February 28, 2 – 6 p.m.

Cocowalk 3015 Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Activities for the entire family include a bounce house, face painting, concession stands, and an exciting opportunity to meet and adopt a shelter pet at 50 percent off adoption fees from Animal Services at Cocowalk Family Fun Day.

Pet Adoptions at the 2015 Walk for the Animals
Saturday, February 28, 8:30 a.m. – noon

Bayfront Park 301 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
Animal Services will be offering 50 percent off pet adoption fees at the “Adoption Arena” presented by Pet Supermarket at Bayfront Park during the 2015 Walk for the Animals.

About Miami-Dade County Animal Services
Every year Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) provides care and refuge for over 27,000 unwanted dogs and cats. Every day, Animal Services staff and volunteers work diligently to find life-long homes for these abandoned animals by facilitating onsite adoptions, hosting off-site adoptions at events and locations throughout the community, and working collaboratively with over 70 rescue organizations who share in our goal of a No Kill Miami-Dade County. For more information, visit animals.miamidade.gov or call 3-1-1.

It is the policy of Miami-Dade County to comply with all of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The facility is accessible. For sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices or materials in accessible format, please call at least five days in advance.