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Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) has been awarded a $50,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to expand support services for pet owners in need of veterinary care for their pets.
These grant funds will help families receive the veterinary care that ensures pets live long and healthy lives.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with PetSmart Charities to expand our services and help keep pets in our county happy and healthy through preventative veterinary care,” said Bronwyn Stanford, Animal Services director. “Thanks to this grant, we continue to make strides in offering affordable veterinary care options to our low-income residents and their beloved pets to ensuring their wellbeing.”
PetSmart Charities estimates that nearly 50 million pets in the U.S. cannot access basic veterinary care. Due to cost and other barriers, pets in under-resourced communities often do not receive essential services such as preventative care, vaccinations, spay/neuter services, and other medical care. As research continues to reveal the benefits of the human-animal bond, a movement is underway to connect pet parents to the healthcare that their pets need to keep them and their families healthy.
“Pets are universally regarded as important family members,” said Sarah Ocampo, community grants manager at PetSmart Charities. “When we connect pet parents to the resources they need, their pets can stay out of shelters and at home with people they love.
We’re proud to support Miami-Dade County’s efforts to build stronger families by ensuring everyone can benefit from the joy of caring for pets.”
For more information about Animal Services’ programs, visit www.miamidade.gov/animals, call 311, or follow Animal Services on social media @adoptmiamipets.
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