Miami-Dade Animal Services is taking significant steps to address the overpopulation of dogs by opening its Medley shelter on weekends and temporarily waiving adoption fees.
Starting July 6, the Medley shelter, located at 7401 NW 74th St., will welcome visitors from 1 to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday.
Traditionally, the Medley facility has functioned as an “overflow shelter” for the county’s primary animal shelter in Doral, situated at 3599 NW 79th Ave., according to Animal Services spokesperson Flora Beal. When the Doral shelter reaches its capacity, animals are transferred to Medley.
While the Medley shelter had been accessible to the public only once a month since January, it will now open every weekend to help manage the overpopulation crisis.
The Medley shelter accommodates approximately 165 medium to large dogs, whereas the Doral facility houses nearly 450 dogs. The Doral shelter is open every day of the week:
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
In an effort to encourage more adoptions, Animal Services has waived all dog adoption fees for the next four months. Each dog available for adoption is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and sterilized.
For those not ready for full-time pet ownership but still wanting to help, the shelter is also seeking foster homes for dogs.
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