Category Archives: MDAS

Vote Tomorrow in Support of Miami-Dade’s Pitties

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

August 14 has almost arrived! Tomorrow is our chance to strike down Miami-Dade’s cruel and antiquated breed ban once and for all. We can finally end the years of pointless killing and discrimination. Let’s show our county officials how we … Continue reading →

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Even the HSUS Supports Saving Miami-Dade’s Pitties

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

My stance on the Humane Society of the United States is no secret. They’ve been a bane on the No Kill movement, a staunch supporter of abusive, high kill shelters, and frankly, 99% of the time they send steam shooting … Continue reading →

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Get Out the Vote on August 14 to Save Miami Dade’s Pitties

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

Judgment day is almost upon us. On August 14, Miami voters will take to the polls and decide whether to lift a decades-long death sentence for “pit bull type dogs”. For almost 25 years, these dogs have been subject to … Continue reading →

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Miami-Dade Commissioners Officially Adopt No-Kill Resolution

Posted on July 3, 2012 by

On the long-time-coming front, Miami-Dade County Commissioners have officially adopted a resolution that directs the mayor to study the No Kill shelter model. It’s about TIME. With 22,000 pets dying every year at MDAS, this resolution is a desperate necessity, … Continue reading →

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MCABSL Hosting Seminar to Educate Voters on Breed Ban Vote

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

On August 14th, the citizens of Miami will vote to determine whether the city’s ineffective, antiquated ban against “pit bulls” will be repealed. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of voters who have no idea about this issue – and … Continue reading →

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Miami-Dade Passes Resolution to Consider No Kill Future

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

In a huge step forward for a county badly in need of change, Miami-Dade commissioners passed a resolution today directing the Mayor’s office to study the No Kill shelter model and make a determination as to whether it’s financially feasible … Continue reading →

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‘Just One Day’ Headed to South Florida, and Beyond

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

If you haven’t heard, the “Just One Day” concept is a campaign sweeping the nation, urging shelters to stop the killing of healthy and treatable companion animals for one 24 hour period – June 11, 2012, to be exact. This … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Strikes Down Breed Ban, Miami Needs to Be Next!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

It’s official. Cincinnati, Ohio, has finally repealed its nine-year breed ban. The City Council voted 8-1 to officially repeal the breed-specific language in the city’s vicious dog ordinance,which made owning “pit bulls” illegal within city limits. Animal advocates across the state fought … Continue reading →

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Why Shelters Should Lay Off Fines for Responsible Pet Owners

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

One of the ways animal services agencies make life more difficult for their city’s pet owners is through onerous licensing and registration requirements. Find a high kill shelter, find ridiculous fines and punishments for owners; the two go hand in … Continue reading →

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ACTION ALERT: Keep Speaking Up for Miami-Dade’s Pitties

Posted on March 24, 2012 by

Sadly, the bills (HB 997 and SB 1322) that would have repealed Miami-Dade’s antiquated “pit bull” ban were successfully killed by county commissioners. This tragic turn of events is an outrage to animal lovers throughout South Florida (and beyond). But … Continue reading →

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