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Several dog parks in South Florida are definitely popular, and a park within Quiet Waters Park offers water-spritzing features for playful pooches. Woofing Waters Dog Park is at Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. The fee is $5 per day, or $26.75 for a Season Ticket.  Separate park entry fees  weekends & holidays are waived …

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Inexpensive rabies shots for Broward pets are offered by appointment at Broward Pet Adoption facilities in Fort Lauderdale. Rabies shots are only for pets of Broward residents. For appointments Online  954-357-9567 E-mail petcareclinic@broward.org Fees are $25 for vaccination and tags for pets that are spayed or neutered $35 for non-neutered, non-spayed pets Debit cards or …

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Worried about the next named storm? Not sure what it will mean to South Florida?  Miami-Dade County offers the free ReadyMDC mobile app, which allows you to get the most up-to-the-minute information to deal with a hurricane before, during and after.    To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the …

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Pet owners: We’ve learned of a free spay and neuter service in Miami-Dade County. Every first Friday of the month, the county’s Animal Services Department is offering the surgical procedure for dogs and cats, at no charge.  To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow …

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Did you know Publix fills pet meds? The Lakeland-based supermarket giant makes it convenient to pick up your prescriptions – and your pet’s – in a one-stop shopping experience. To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily Miami on the Cheap newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter. All Florida locations offer heartworm and …

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The Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department is helping pet owners prepare for the upcoming hurricane season. The agency will be providing free booster vaccines, microchips and hurricane kits (while supplies last) for the dogs and cats of Miami-Dade County residents who have found themselves financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, events have been …

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If you’re struggling financially at this time and are in need of pet food, you can find help from ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) Miami. It is now offering free pet food to Miami-Dade County residents affected by the current times, with a few provisions to follow. To keep up …

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Even if your fluffy friends usually accompany you when you’re out and about, leave them at home on the Fourth of July. Most animals really don’t like fireworks, even at parties and picnics. That tip is from the Humane Society of the United States, which offers FREE pet safety information on various topics. To keep up with latest …

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Wonderful animal rescue organizations and their partners in South Florida are offering opportunities to receive free pet food. Some are intended for eligible applicants. Please return to this article. We’re adding other information.  The Pet Project organization in Wilton Manors offers free food by appointment to eligible residents based on income of less than $1,500 …

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Our pets are part of the family. If your pet is not feeling well, and you’re worried because you can’t reach your regular vet, there’s help available throughout South Florida. Here are veterinary services for your animals in case of an emergency. MIAMI-DADE ASPCA: Although it is temporarily suspending veterinary care services, medical emergencies are …

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