Miami-Dade Animal Services hosts pet food drive for owners in need of help

As the novel coronavirus affects many financially, Miami-Dade County Animal Services is doing its part to make sure people keep their furry pals fed and healthy.

On Saturday, Animal Services will host its 11th Drive-thru Pet Food Bank at Lake Stevens Park, 18350 NW 52nd Ave. The food drive will take place between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Officials ask participants to follow social distancing rules while wearing masks and face coverings, and also to enter on Northwest 52nd Avenue.

There will be no walk-ups for this event, only drive-thru. Also, the drive-thru is only for Miami-Dade County pet owners, Animal Services said.

For more information about programs serving Miami-Dade’s pets and pet owners, visit www.miamidade.gov/animals.

Devoun Cetoute

Miami Herald

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Miami Herald Cops and Breaking News Reporter Devoun Cetoute covers a plethora of Florida topics, from breaking news to crime patterns. He was on the breaking news team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2022. He’s a graduate of the University of Florida, born and raised in Miami-Dade. Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.