Animal Services
Neighborhood & InfrastructureOperating Budget
$43.5M
Capital Budget
$1.0M
Employees
304
YoY Change
+3.2%
About This Department
Animal Services protects residents and pets across Miami-Dade County by rescuing stray and injured animals, investigating animal cruelty cases, enforcing pet safety laws, and running adoption programs. The department operates with 304 employees and a total budget of $44.5 million in FY 2025-26.
Based on FY 2025-26 adopted budget. Generated March 1, 2026.
Key Changes
In FY 2025-26, the Animal Services operating budget increased by $400,000, a 0.8% rise from the previous year, while staffing and the capital budget remained steady.
Budget History
| Fiscal Year | Total Budget | Operating | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2024-25 | $43.1M | $43.1M | $0 |
| FY 2025-26 | $44.5M | $43.5M | $1.0M |
Data available from FY 2024-25