BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Miami-Dade Public Library System X-WR-CALNAME:Miami-Dade Public Library System BEGIN:VEVENT UID:44993dfb-24da-45fb-894a-abb670d26af0 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260921T125541Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T173000 SUMMARY:Home for the Pawlidays LOCATION:Westchester Library Health and Wellness Information Center\nWestc hester Library Health and Wellness Information Center X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Westchester Library Health and Wellness Information Center;X-APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Westchester Lib rary Health and Wellness Information Center:geo:25.7483548,-80.3483767 GEO:25.7483548;-80.3483767 DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to adopt a furry companion or discover a healt hy\, pet-friendly snack? Join us for an interactive cooking event to make your own pet-friendly pumpkin cheese balls. Families will also have the op portunity to speak with a representative from Miami-Dade County Animal Ser vices Department to learn more about pet adoption. Registration is require d. For more information\, please contact the branch at 786-584-4100 or rub iob@mdpls.org. Ages 3 yrs.+.\nhttps://mdpls.libnet.info/event/12370170 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Miami-Dade&rsquo\;s Animal Services and Publ ic Library System launch 4th annual &ldquo\;Presents for Pets&rdquo\; holi day donation drive for shelter pets

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Miami\, FL (November 21\, 2024) \;&ndash\; The Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department \, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Public Library System\, announce the launch of the 4th annual \;&ldquo\;Presents for Pets&rdquo\; \;ho liday donation drive. Through December 31\, 2024\, we invite the community to spread holiday cheer by picking up a gift for our cherished shelter pe ts during their holiday shopping.

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As the festive season approaches \, our shelter pets are eagerly awaiting the joy that comes with treats\, toys\, cozy blankets\, and pet beds. Your generous donations will not only bring smiles to their furry faces but also significantly enhance their qu ality of life while they wait for their forever homes.

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&ldquo\;As you embark on your holiday shopping this season\, we encourage you to cons ider adding a small gift for a shelter pet to your list\,&rdquo\; says Ann ette Jose\, Director of Miami-Dade County Animal Services. &ldquo\;These t houghtful donations bring warmth\, comfort\, and a sense of hope to our sh elter pets\, reminding them that love is just around the corner.&rdquo\;\n

Join us in making this holiday season truly special for the animals in our care. Your contributions will help us create a more joyful environ ment for our shelter pets and show them that they are valued members of ou r community.

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Together\, let&rsquo\;s share the spirit of giving an d ensure that every shelter pet feels the warmth of the holiday season!

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Donation bins will be available at the Animal Services Pet Adoption and Protection Center at 3599 NW 79 Avenue\, Doral\, FL 33122 and at the S tephen P. Clark Government Center at 111 NW 1st \;Street Miami\, FL 33 128.

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Donation bins will also be available at the following library locations:

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CORAL REEF BRANCH \; 9211 CORAL REEF DR. 305-233-8 324
COCONUT GROVE BRANCH 2875 MCFARLANE RD. 305-442-8695
DORAL B RANCH 8551 NW 53 ST. 305-716-9598
GOLDEN GLADES BRANCH 100 NE 166 ST. 305-787-1544
LITTLE RIVER BRANCH \; 160 NE 79 ST. 305-751-8689MIAMI BEACH REGIONAL 227 22 ST. 305-535-4219
MIAMI LAKES BRANCH 6 699 WINDMILL GATE RD. 305-822-6520
MIAMI SPRINGS BRANCH 401 WESTWARD DRIVE 305-805-3811
NARANJA BRANCH 14850 SW 280 ST 305-242-2290
N ORTH DADE REGIONAL 2455 NW 183 ST. 305-625-6424
NORTHEAST DADE - AVEN TURA BRANCH 2930 AVENTURA BLVD. 305-931-5512
SOUTH DADE REGIONAL 1075 0 SW 211 ST. 305-233-8140
WEST KENDALL REGIONAL 10201 HAMMOCKS BLVD. 305-385-7135
WESTCHESTER REGIONAL 9445 CORAL WAY 305-553-1134
To find a library location near you\, visit the Miami-Dade Public Library Sy stem online \;at \;www.mdpls.org/branch-a-z.

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About Miami-Dade County Animal Services

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Every year Miami-Dade C ounty Animal Services Department (Animal Services) provides care and refug e 15\,000 lost\, abandoned\, injured\, ill\, or abused dogs and cats and a ffords vaccination and sterilization services to almost 20\,000 free-roami ng community cats. Every lost and abandoned dogs and cats. Every day\, Ani mal Services staff works diligently to find life-long homes for these aban doned animals by facilitating onsite adoptions\, hosting offsite adoptions at events and locations throughout the community\, and working collaborat ively with rescue organizations\, volunteers\, and adoption partners.  \;For more information visit \;www.miamidade.gov/animals.

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and/ or follow them on Facebook\, Twitter and Instagram @adoptmiamipets.

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About the Miami-Dade Public Library System
The Miam i-Dade Public Library System (Library) provides extraordinary services\, s paces and experiences that promote literacy and learning\, personal growth and limitless opportunities. The Library is recognized as an \; \ ;Autism Friendly Partner \;by the University of Miami-Nova Southeaster n University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities. \;The Library was also named a finalist for the prestigious IMLS National Medal for Mus eum and Library Service in 2022 and 2023 and has been honored with several awards\, including 102 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievemen t Awards over the past seven years\, Urban Libraries Council Innovation Aw ards in 2020 and 2024\, and seven Florida Library Association (FLA) Awards for Excellence and Innovation from 2018 &ndash\; 2024\, including being n amed Library of the Year in 2024. Learn more at \;www.mdpls.org.

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