Animal Services, ASPCA ask community to adopt and/or foster animals

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Miami-Dade County Animal Services (Animal Services) recently announced that it will join animal shelters and rescues across the country to participate in the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign to raise awareness about the importance of pet adoption and/or fostering and place more animals into loving homes.

During this effort, Animal Services will offer fee-waived adoption dates on Sept. 13 and 14, and Oct. 4 and 5.

Most shelters across the country are full with nearly six million dogs and cats entering shelters and rescues in 2024, and animals, especially dogs, are often staying longer in care before being adopted. Choosing to adopt helps the animal you take home and supports many more by freeing up space and resources.

Animal shelters have pets of all sizes, ages and an array of wonderful personalities, and if you aren’t able to adopt, temporarily fostering also helps free up space for other animals in need.

“At Animal Services, we see firsthand how adoption and fostering transform lives — not just for the animals, but for the people who welcome them into their homes,” said Annette Jose, director of Miami-Dade County Animal Services. “With overcrowding continuing to challenge shelters across the country, this campaign comes at a critical time. We are grateful to the ASPCA for supporting this effort and encourage anyone thinking about adding a pet to their family to visit us, adopt or foster. Your choice truly makes a lifesaving difference.”

Launched in August and continuing through October, The Rescue Effect is the ASPCA’s national campaign dedicated to helping organizations increase adoptions and engage the public. This year, the ASPCA is providing $2 million in grants to cover adoption fees and support operations at many participating shelters and rescue groups across the country with some holding fee-waived adoption events.

For more information about Animal Services, visit www.miamidade.gov/animals, or learn more about the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign at ASPCA.org/TheRescueEffect.

 

 

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