Miami-Dade Public Library System

(MIAMI, NOVEMBER 14, 2011) – Beginning, November 15, through December 15, 2011, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez, the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (ASD) in coordination with the Miami-Dade County Public Library System (MDPLS), will be hosting a sweater drive for shelter dogs. In preparation for dropping temperatures and the upcoming winter season, ASD is seeking donations of sweaters to keep shelter dogs warm and comfortable. Sweatshirts may also be donated and are needed in children’s small to adult extra-large sizes.

“Keeping our pets safe and healthy at the shelter is a top priority.  These contributions will assist us in ensuring that our shelter pets are kept warm during the winter months,” said Miami-Dade Animal Services Department Director Alex Muñoz.

Drop off your donations at any of the following libraries:

• COCONUT GROVE BRANCH • 2875 MCFARLANE RD. • 305-442-8695
• CORAL REEF BRANCH • 9211 CORAL REEF DR.• 305-233-8324
• DORAL BRANCH•10785 NW 58 ST.• 305-716-9598
• GOLDEN GLADES BRANCH • 100 NE 166 ST .• 305-787-1544
• HOMESTEAD BRANCH• 700 N. HOMESTEAD BLVD.• 305-246-0168
• KENDALL BRANCH• 9101 SW 97 AVE.• 305-279-0520
• KEY BISCAYNE BRANCH• 299 CRANDON BLVD.• 305-361-6134
• LITTLE RIVER BRANCH • 160 NE 79 ST.• 305-751-8689
• MIAMI BEACH REGIONAL• 227 22 ST.• 305-535-4219
• MIAMI LAKES BRANCH• 6699 WINDMILL GATE RD.• 305-822-6520
• MIAMI SPRINGS BRANCH • 401 WESTWARD DRIVE • 305-805-3811
• NARANJA BRANCH • 14850 SW 280 ST • 305-242-2291
• NORTH DADE REGIONAL• 2455 NW 183 ST.• 305-625-6424
• NORTHEAST BRANCH• 19200 WEST COUNTRY CLUB DR.• 305-931-5512
• PINECREST BRANCH• 5835 SW 111 ST. • 305-668-4571
• SOUTH DADE REGIONAL• 10750 SW 211 ST .• 305-233-8140
• WEST DADE REGIONAL • 9445 CORAL WAY •  305-553-1134
• WEST KENDALL REGIONAL • 10201 HAMMOCKS BLVD. • 305-385-7135

For more information, contact www.miamidade.gov/animals or call 311. To find a branch library near you, visit www.mdpls.org and click ‘Find a Library.’
                    
Miami-Dade Animal Services is responsible for enforcing Chapter 5 of the Miami-Dade County Code, as well as Florida Statutes 828.12, which deals primarily with animal cruelty issues. Unlike private shelters that have limitations on the number of pets they accept, Animal Services accepts all dogs and cats. Each year, the shelter receives between 30,000 to 36,000 pets. The goal of Animal Services is to reunite lost pets with their families or find life-long homes for as many animals as possible. Related links: www.miamidade.gov/animals or call 311.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Victoria Galan - Public Affairs Officer
Tel. 305.375.5180, galanv@mdpls.org