Miami-Dade Animal Services
Coverage of Miami-Dade Animal Services in the Nexus archive.
- Man injured while trying to protect small dog from larger dog in Hialeah, police say
A man was injured while attempting to protect a small dog from a larger dog in Hialeah on the Fourth of July. The incident involved a dog attack that left the smaller dog seriously injured and unable to walk, prompting an investigation by Miami-Dade Animal Services.
- Miami-Dade Animal Services highlights Tina, shares July 4 pet safety tips
Miami-Dade Animal Services is promoting the adoption of a young mixed-breed dog named Tina while providing pet safety tips for the July 4 holiday. The article highlights Tina's friendly and easygoing nature and advises pet owners to keep animals indoors, ensure updated identification, and create a calm environment during fireworks.
- Doral mother charged after child found alone, searching for food, police say
A Doral mother was arrested after her 11-year-old son was found alone in an apartment complex, having been left unattended overnight. The child reported being frequently left alone, living in poor conditions with little food, and sharing meals with the family dog, which was also confined without food. The mother faces charges of child neglect and animal cruelty, and both children were taken to a hospital for evaluation.
- Pack of cat-killing wild dogs has Miami Beach neighborhood on edge: ‘What if it was a child?’
A pack of feral dogs has been roaming Miami Beach's Normandy Isles neighborhood for six months, killing three cats and alarming residents. Miami Beach Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt and Miami-Dade Animal Services are working to trap the dogs, with two already captured. Residents fear the dogs' behavior could pose risks to people, especially children.