Animal Services

You can buy or renew a dog license at your local veterinarian’s office, the Pet Adoption and Protection Center or any one of the 311 Service Centers. Dog Licenses are required for all dogs over four months of age.

Active members of a national, state, or local breeder organization that houses or breeds dogs or cats in or on the property of a private residence must apply for a Hobby Breeder License.

You can buy a license for your cat at the Pet Adoption and Protection Center or at any of the 311 Service Centers.

You can purchase bulk orders of one-year or three-year tags.

A pet care center license for commercial grooming of animals (dogs, cats, etc.) must be obtained from Animal Services in order to operate a pet grooming business in Miami-Dade County.

Pet Dealer Licenses are issued for anyone who sells more than two litters or 20 dogs or cats per year, whichever is greater.

Kennel licenses are issued by Miami-Dade Animal Services.

An owner whose dog has been declared dangerous must register the dog with Animal Services within 14 days of that declaration.

The viewer displays details of outcomes like adoption, return to owner, or rescue. Pets not in our care or without outcome status won't appear.

Quickly access crucial details about your pet's identification with our License Tag/Microchip look up service.

Registry contains information on persons convicted with felony and misdemeanor animal abuse and cruelty offenses. It is for public access and awareness.