Miami-Dade County Animal Services and the Public Library System launch the second annual Presents for Pets donation drive

Today, Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) - in collaboration with the Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) - launched the second annual Presents for Pets donation drive for our community’s shelter pets. Starting today, through January 31, 2023, donations will be collected at numerous Miami-Dade County facilities, including select public libraries. Our county’s homeless pets need treats and toys to keep them entertained and enriched, as well as blankets and pet beds to keep them warm and cozy while they wait for their fur-ever families this holiday season. 

Animal Services and MDPLS are asking families to drop off gifts to show their support for our furry friends. Additionally, these gifts help provide needed supplies to pet parents taking care of shelter animals through our foster program.

“Donating pet beds, blankets, toys and treats to our shelter pets is a great way to make a direct positive impact on the day-to-day life of our shelter pets,” said Bronwyn Stanford, Animal Services Director.

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 Center at 111 NW 1st Street Miami, FL 33128.

Donation bins will also be available at the following library locations:

·    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 branch library near you, visit the Miami-Dade Public Library System website.
 
About Miami-Dade County Animal Services 
Every year, Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) provides care and refuge for 28,000 to 30,000 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 Miami-Dade Public Library System
The mission of the Miami-Dade Public Library System (MDPLS) is to provide extraordinary services, spaces, and experiences that promote literacy and learning, personal growth, and limitless opportunities. MDPLS is recognized as an Autism Friendly Partner by the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. MDPLS was named a finalist for the prestigious 2022 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service and has been honored with several awards, including an Urban Libraries Council 2020 Innovation Award, 87 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards over the past six years, and four Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards for Excellence and Innovation from 2018 – 2020. Learn more at www.mdpls.org.