If you or someone else was bitten by a dog or cat, seek immediate medical attention. Call 911 if your injury is severe.
- After seeking medical care, call the Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Miami-Dade County Epidemiology Disease Control and Immunization Services at (305) 470-5660 and/or Miami-Dade County Animal Control at 311 to report the bite.
- You can complete an Animal Bite Report online so that an Animal Control Officer from Animal Services can be dispatched to investigate.
- If the person received medical attention from a private doctor or ER, the medical staff is required to report the incident to the local Health Department.
Animal Services
Annette Jose, Director
Pet Adoption and Protection Center
3599 NW 79 Avenue,
Doral, FL 33122
