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Miami Dade Animal Services Director Resigns

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

The day has finally come – Dr. Sara Pizano of Miami Dade Animal Services has resigned. Her six-year tenure was marked with the deaths of over 114,000 homeless pets, along with countless documented cases of abuse and neglect, including an … Continue reading →

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Why ‘Hateful Criticism’ is Every Responsible Citizen’s Civic Duty

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

I believe in criticism – especially when it comes to our government bodies. After all, democracy was designed so the populous would be forced to keep a watchful eye on their elected & appointed officials, and remove/replace them as necessary. … Continue reading →

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MDAS on Lockdown Following Disease Outbreak

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

It’s no secret (or surprise) that Miami Dade Animal Services is disease-infested. Animals continually leave the facility sicker than they arrived – and many are rescued only to die shortly thereafter. MDAS, however, chooses to blame the public for these … Continue reading →

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MDAS Gets “Support” From ASPCA & HSUS

Posted on March 11, 2011 by

MDAS is doing everything in their power lately to combat the negative (and completely deserved) reputation they’ve earned in the press and the community. These attempts to spin the truth aren’t going to bury the facts. Once animal lovers know … Continue reading →

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Find Your Furry Soulmate on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

In honor of a day that’s all about LOVE, I wanted to share the stories of some very precious rescue pups in need of forever homes! What better time than Valentine’s Day to bring a special someone into your life? … Continue reading →

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Investigative Reporter’s Follow-Up to MDAS Heartsticking Case

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

The public outcry against MDAS isn’t going away. In fact, after last month’s story and news broadcast about the heartsticking incident at the facility, the negative backlash against the shelter grew even louder. What does this backlash demonstrate? The citizens … Continue reading →

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Petition to Remove Dr. Sara Pizano from MDAS

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

After the gross violations and recent press coverage of the egregious cruelty and other issues at Miami Dade Animal Services, it’s time to take the next step and push for the removal of Director Dr. Sara Pizano. A petition has … Continue reading →

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Investigative Reporter Tackles MDAS Heartsticking Incident

Posted on January 26, 2011 by

After the press release and public outcry about the recent heartsticking incident at MDAS, investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero of WSVN news decided to cover the case. The results of her investigation aired last night. Be warned, the news clip below … Continue reading →

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MDAS Prescription for Change

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

I recently wrote a blog post about the many failings of Miami Dade Animal Services, and the negative image they portray to potential adopters. An insightful commentator on my post asked me to outline some of the specific improvements they … Continue reading →

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The Truth About MDAS

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

The state of the Miami Dade Animal Services facility should hardly come as a surprise to anyone who’s paid attention to the local news for the past couple decades. This 50-year-old facility lacks heat, air conditioning and the most basic … Continue reading →

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