Education. Spay/Neuter. Adoption. TNR.
Spay and Neuter - The Hope
Spay and Neuter is the one guaranteed solution to ending the dog and cat overpopulation crisis.
Our priority is SPAY and NEUTER! We have dedicated our time and grant funding to FREE spay and neuter for community owned pets in Miami Dade County. Thanks to the Caspersen Grant (since 2020) and Florida Animal Friends Grant (2024-25), we are helping our community get their pets spay and neutered for FREE! Email adopt@thisisthedog.org
This is the Dog is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization in Homestead, FL.
Florida Animal Friends Grant
A License To End Pet Homelessness $25
GET YOUR LICENSE PLATE!
Every Florida Animal Friend license plate purchased or renewed, funds annual grants given to clinics and organizations that offer low-cost, or no-cost spay and neuter services. Thanks to Floridians like you who have purchased our specialty plate we have provided over $8.8 million in grants to help stop the crisis of dog and cat overpopulation.
FREE SPAY AND NEUTER!
This is the Dog! is so proud to have been awarded the Florida Animal Friends Grant for 2024-2025! Our priority is spay and neuter and believe that it is the one guaranteed solution to end the dog and cat overpopulation crisis!
Reduce Dog and Cat Overpopulation and Save Lives
Reduce Dog and Cat Overpopulation and Save Lives
Dear Miami Dade County Community, WE HAVE A CRISIS! Stray dogs and cats, illegal and irresponsible breeding, pet abandonment and ignorance all contribute to the crisis. Spay and Neuter is the one guaranteed solution. “The most important thing the community can do is spay and neuter their pets,” said Jose. “That is the number one thing
Dear Miami Dade County Community, WE HAVE A CRISIS! Stray dogs and cats, illegal and irresponsible breeding, pet abandonment and ignorance all contribute to the crisis. Spay and Neuter is the one guaranteed solution. “The most important thing the community can do is spay and neuter their pets,” said Jose. “That is the number one thing that we’re asking everyone to do because responsible pet ownership means that you’re going to help us control this population crisis.”
Adoption
Adopt Your New Friend!
Take a look at This is the Dog! adoptable dogs and cats on Petfinder.
CLICK HERE - PETFINDER.
If you see one you are interested in, please fill out the application and send it in. After we receive your application, a volunteer will be in touch to schedule a virtual interview. Click the links below for application
CAT-https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TITD/Cat
DOG-https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TITD/Dog
Another option - adopt from the county shelter - 24petconnect.com/miad
Miami-Dade Animal Services Pet Adoption & Protection Center, Northwest 79th Avenue, Doral, FL, USA
Be a Changemaker!
Donate to This is the Dog!
Thank you! Woof! Meow!
Paypal One Time or Monthly Donation
Our Zelle donation number is
We graciously accept:
-dog and cat food
-cat and dog toys
-used, but clean linens
We also provide community service hours for volunteers.
Email adopt@thisisthedog.org
Community Connections
Finn's Pet Food Pantry and Animal Welfare Club at Miami Dade College Homestead
This is the Dog! sponsors the Animal Welfare Club at MDC Homestead. In 2024, we opened the first Pet Food Pantry at Miami Dade College.
Farm Share Partnership
PET RETENTION is an important part of the solution to dog and cat overpopulation and our overcrowded shelter. Thanks to Farm Share and their partners, we are able to distribute FREE PET FOOD to the community. This support helps pet owners keep their pets, reducing the numbers of pets surrendered to shelters. And, when shelters are full, pet retention helps reduce illegal abandonment.
Rescue to Rescue
We partner with other rescues to make more change TOGETHER. Cape Coral Animal Shelter, Redland Dog Sanctuary, Paws4You, Marrvelous Pet Rescue, and Greater Derry Humane Society are some of our BFF's that are committed to bringing solutions to the dog and cat overpopulation crisis.