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Resolution: R-09-0060
File Number: 09-00096
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 2/12/2009
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DECLARING THE SECOND
THURSDAY OF EACH FEBRUARY AS "ANIMAL CARE, RESCUE AND ADOPTION
AWARENESS DAY" IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, animals as pets enrich lives each day, but depend on human caretakers for their well
being; and
WHEREAS, close to four million dogs and cats are euthanized in animal shelters each year and
countless others suffer homelessness on the streets or abuse in a home; and
WHEREAS, many local pet rescue organizations are reporting an increase in abandoned
puppies, kittens and adult dogs and cats because of the downturn in the economy; and
WHEREAS, the pet population can be safely controlled by access to low-cost spay and neuter
programs; and
WHEREAS, organizations such as the Humane Society of Greater Miami ("Humane Society")
provide low-cost pet care, neutering and adoption services, including a mobile animal medical clinic
taken to low income Miami neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Miami benefit from Miami -Dade County Animal Services' ("Animal
Services") licensing, adoption, animal cruelty enforcement and other programs; and
WHEREAS, Animal Services and the Humane Society both have major outreach events in the
month of February that focus much-needed attention on Animal Care, Rescue and Adoption; and
WHEREAS, the Miami City Commission wishes to raise awareness of the many non-profit
organizations that volunteer services to protect pets; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The second Thursday of each February is declared as "Animal Care, Rescue and
Adoption Awareness Day" in the City of Miami, Florida.
Section 2. The Miami City Commission meeting held on the second Thursday of each February,
will commence with a brief observance of "Animal Care, Rescue and Adoption Awareness Day."
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{1 }
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Footnotes:
Enactment Number: R-09-0060
{1} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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