We continue to experience high demand for our services and capacity at our mobile spay/neuter clinics is limited. For other low-cost spay/neuter options, please refer to the Human Animal Support Services.

You can buy or renew a dog license (tag) at your local veterinarian’s office, at the Miami-Dade Animal Services shelter or at any of the 311 Service Centers. Dog licenses are required for all dogs over 4 months of age in Miami-Dade County. Cats are not required to have a license in Miami-Dade County. For more information, call 311 or visit the Miami-Dade Animal Services website.

Please note that if you elect not to purchase a dog license within 30 days of your dog receiving a rabies vaccine, you may be subject to civil penalties by Miami-Dade County. The ASPCA is not responsible for any fines incurred.

The ASPCA Community Veterinary Clinic offers dog licenses (tags) to Miami-Dade County residents as a courtesy to our clients:

• No appointment needed.
• Must have proof of current Rabies vaccination.
• Must present a valid driver's license or passport.
• Miami-Dade County residents who receive public assistance may be eligible for a discounted license (tag). To qualify for the discount, pet owners must provide a current eligibility letter from at least one of the following: SNAP, Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Jackson Memorial Hospital Clinic Cards, Temporary Assistance for Needed Families (TANF).

If your pet is experiencing a medical emergency, please call your nearest veterinary emergency hospital immediately.

If you suspect your pet may have been poisoned or ingested a toxic substance and you are not sure whether it is a medical emergency, you may call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control (APC) for assistance. APC is a national telephone hotline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is staffed by veterinarians and board-certified veterinary toxicologists. A consultation fee may apply. Call (888) 426-4435 for assistance.

For additional information about finding emergency care for your pet, please visit our Emergency Care page.

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To protect your pet from dangerous diseases they could contract from the environment or other animals, the ASPCA recommends vaccinating cats according to the schedule below. Your veterinarian may suggest additional vaccines based on your pet’s risk of exposure.

• 2 Months Old: FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia)
• 3 Months Old: FVRCP and Rabies*
• 4 Months Old: FVRCP
• 1 Year Later: FVRCP and Rabies* (Ask your vet for a 3-year vaccine)
• 3 Years Later + every 3 years thereafter: FVRCP and Rabies*

*Rabies Vaccine: Required by state law. Some vaccines are effective for only one year. Be sure to request 3-year vaccines from your veterinarian.

Tip: Bring your pet’s vaccination records with you to the veterinarian to ensure they receive their vaccinations at the proper time.

Have a cat over 4 months old with no history of vaccines?

• Unvaccinated cats 4 months of age and older should receive a rabies vaccine and two FVRCP vaccines 3-4 weeks apart.
• After the initial set of vaccines, each vaccine should be given again 1 year later and then every 3 years* after that.

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To protect your pet from dangerous diseases they could contract from the environment or other animals, the ASPCA recommends vaccinating dogs according to the schedule below. Your veterinarian may suggest additional vaccines based on your pet’s risk of exposure.

• 2 Months Old: DA2PP (Canine distemper, Adenovirus 2, Parvovirus, Parainfluenza)
• 3 Months Old: DA2PP and Rabies*
• 4 Months Old: DA2PP
• 1 Year Later: DA2PP and Rabies* (Ask your vet for a 3-year vaccine)
• 3 Years Later + every 3 years thereafter: DA2PP and Rabies*

*Rabies Vaccine: Required by state law. Some vaccines are effective for only one year. Be sure to request 3-year vaccines from your veterinarian.

Tip: Bring your pet’s vaccination records with you to the veterinarian to ensure they receive their vaccinations at the proper time.

Have a dog over 4 months old with no history of vaccines?

• Unvaccinated dogs 4 months of age and older should receive a rabies vaccine and two DA2PP vaccines 3-4 weeks apart.
• After the initial set of vaccines, each vaccine should be given again 1 year later and then every 3 years* after that.

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This is a surgical procedure performed by veterinarians to make cats and dogs permanently unable to reproduce. Neutering male cats makes them less likely to mark their territory by spraying urine. Additionally, your female pet will no longer go into heat. Neutering male dogs may prevent them from roaming away from home in search of a mate. Spay/neuter may also prevent certain health risks, including uterine infections and some types of cancer.

All animals will be examined by a veterinarian to determine if they appear healthy and can undergo surgery.

The ASPCA clinic generally accepts: 

• Healthy dogs and cats between the ages of eight weeks old and nine years old
• Puppies and kittens at least eight weeks old and weigh at least two pounds
• Female cats and dogs in heat
• Pregnant cats and dogs, depending on the health of the animal and term of pregnancy
• Large dogs (certain giant breeds may not be accepted)

• Intact male animals that are at least four months old and have no testicles or one testicle in the scrotal sac
• Dogs/cats that are nursing a litter of puppies/kittens

The ASPCA clinic will NOT accept:

• Ferrets, hamsters or any species of animal that are not cats or dogs
  
• Unhealthy animals or those with contagious illnesses (animals should not be coughing or sneezing, and should not have watery eyes, runny noses or any other signs of illness)
• Doberman Pinschers without proof of a normal blood work test for von Willebrand factor, a blood clotting protein

• Cats and dogs in the care of an animal welfare or rescue organization (ex. community cats in traps). 

Certain animals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, depending on the outcome of the veterinary examination:

• Female dogs and cats who are nursing puppies and kittens (it is ideal to wait to spay a mother until one month after she weans her litter)
• Male animals with only one testicle
• Short-nosed (brachycephalic) breeds, such as Bulldogs, Pugs or Persian cats

The ASPCA encourages residents to spay/neuter all household cats and dogs. Residents are welcome to bring all pets in the household to the ASPCA clinic, but due to high demand for services, a policy of two pets maximum per household per clinic day may be applied.

• Animals younger than four months old should eat a small meal at about 6 a.m. on the morning of surgery.
• Animals older than four months should have food or treats removed at midnight prior to surgery
• Always allow your pet access to fresh water; do not withhold water prior to surgery

• Bring cats in secure carriers; only one cat per carrier, if possible

• Bring dogs on leashes 
• If you do not have a leash or carrier, please request one from our staff

Since your pet has had a surgical procedure, they will need specific post-operative care until they have fully healed. Please review the instructions on aspca.org/aftercare to help with your pet’s recovery.

The ASPCA Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinics may be canceled in the event of inclement weather. In the event of a clinic cancellation, our online calendar will be updated as early as possible. If you have already signed up for the waitlist and a clinic must be canceled, you will be notified via text message.