You’ve moved to Miami and found your dream home, but the place is feeling a little empty. What you need is a furry friend to share it with.
If you’re wondering where to adopt an animal in Miami, you’re in the right place. Adopting a pet is easy in Miami-Dade County, with kittens, puppies, dogs, cats and other small – and big – animals ready to move into your home . . . and your heart. Keep reading for our top pet adoption tips and advice!
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Where to Adopt a Pet In Miami
You can adopt pets from South Florida’s many rescue groups, which take in dogs, cats, and other animals whose owners have died, who were turned in at the shelter and faced euthanasia, or who were found on the street. A network of volunteer foster families take care of the animals and oversee their socialization and medical needs until they are adopted.
Some rescue groups show adoptable pets at pet stores and others have small adoption centers. They also list available animals on websites such at PetFinder.com and at Petango.com. All rescue groups require an application and “meet and greet” (oftentimes at a foster parent’s home or nearby park). Many rescues also require home visits as part of the adoption process.
While adopting from a rescue generally means getting a little more idea of the pet’s history and temperament from its foster parents, you can also adopt from any of the animal shelters in Miami. These environments are definitely stressful, so the animals may not always show their best sides, but the staff does try to facilitate successful adoptions and will often work with you to find the animal that best suits your lifestyle.
