Dogs available for adoption in Miami
When looking at the makeup of American families today, it's rare to see a home where a pet isn't part of the family. According to the most recent data from the APPA National Pet Owners Survey, 67% of households, or around 85 million homes, own a pet. Of these households, dogs and cats top the list of most popular pets, with 63.4 million and 42.7 million households owning dogs and cats, respectively.
In exploring the history of animal shelters and rescue organizations in the country, nothing proves as problematic as the lack of a centralized reporting system to collect data on these organizations. Most of the shelter statistics that are available and accepted today are estimates based on several period surveys, including the aforementioned APPA National Pet Owners Survey along with the AVMA U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook. Without a nationally codified and streamlined process for collecting, organizing, and reporting on shelter data, there has been a grave lack of transparency around the country's shelters. That makes it difficult not only to pinpoint accurate statistics regarding sheltered animals in America but also to understand the true state of animal welfare in the country, which is the first step to improving that welfare.
If you've been considering bringing home a furry companion, be sure to keep reading. Stacker compiled a list of dogs available for adoption in Miami, Florida on Petfinder, ranging in age, breed composition, temperament, and needs. It's important to note that pet adoption is a huge responsibility and requires available savings for emergency and routine veterinary care, a day-to-day routine and game plan for coverage if the pup needs to be left at home during the day (i.e. hiring a dog walker), and time and attention devoted to training your newest family member. Be sure to do due diligence on breed research to see what kind of dog will be the best fit for your lifestyle.
Without further ado, here are adoptable dogs in your home city.
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MARIA
MARSHMELLOW
BROOKLYN
BRONX
MAXX
- Age: Adult
- Breed: German Shepherd Dog
- Read more on Petfinder
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GEORGE
CAINE
Lola
- Age: Young
- Breed: Chihuahua, Jack Russell Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Gordo
Flower
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Yorkshire Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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Mops
POLITO
Dolly
TANK
BRUNO
- Age: Young
- Breed: Bullmastiff
- Read more on Petfinder
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MAMA
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Nikky
Olivia
MARY-LOU BELL
SWEETS
- Age: Adult
- Breed: German Shepherd Dog
- Read more on Petfinder
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Drewzy
Frankie Finbar
Z Tiger & Zeus
TANK
LAIKA
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Labrador Retriever
- Read more on Petfinder
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IRIS
Stevie
CHARLIE
MILA
- Age: Young
- Breed: German Shepherd Dog, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
ESME
- Age: Young
- Breed: Labrador Retriever, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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TACO
SPIKE
SASHA
Dior
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Australian Shepherd, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Versace
- Age: Baby
- Breed: Australian Shepherd, Labrador Retriever (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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DOUX
TRAVIS
COCO
ZION
NICO
- Age: Adult
- Breed: Pit Bull Terrier
- Read more on Petfinder
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JASPER
- Age: Young
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
ANGELINA
- Age: Adult
- Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier, Mixed Breed (mixed)
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JERRY
CG
Catalina
- Age: Young
- Breed: Chihuahua
- Read more on Petfinder
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Sunny
MISTY
Gucci
- Age: Baby
- Breed: American Bulldog, Australian Terrier (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
Valentino
Casanova
- Age: Baby
- Breed: American Bulldog (mixed)
- Read more on Petfinder
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