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Free Pets for Vets at Miami-Dade Animal Services

Posted on November 7, 2011 by

As we enter National Animal Shelter Reform week, it’s time to direct our focus towards driving real, lasting change in our nation’s shelters. Shelter reform legislation has been introduced in Florida and Minnesota, and will soon be re-introduced in New … Continue reading →

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How the Community Can Make All the Difference During a Disease Outbreak

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

It’s been big news for disease outbreaks at shelters in the last week. Miami Dade Animal Services shut down all services temporarily after a distemper outbreak was announced (finally, given that the signs of an outbreak were obvious for months), … Continue reading →

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A Day in the Life of a Rescuer

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Part of what I do with Southpaw Rescue is “pull” dogs from animal services, and transport them to their new homes or boarding facilities. Pulling, for those unfamiliar with the term, basically means to go through the logistical process of … Continue reading →

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