Miami-Dade Animal Services will open up its Medley shelter on the weekends to help tackle an overpopulation of dogs and has temporarily waived fees to encourage more pet adoptions.
Beginning July 6, the Medley shelter, 7401 NW 74th St., will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays.
The Medley facility historically has served as an “overflow shelter” to the county’s main animal shelter in Doral, 3599 NW 79th Ave., according to Animal Services spokesperson Flora Beal. When the Doral location reaches capacity, animals are relocated to Medley…