Doral Support Animal and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
Doral grew from 45,704 residents in 2010 to 75,874 in 2020, on land first bought for a golf course. Complete the free online screening, and a Florida-licensed clinician will decide whether an ESA letter or a psychiatric service dog letter is right for you.
Found a Pet? The County Clock
If a microchip shows an owner, Miami-Dade gives you 24 hours to contact them.
Doris, Alfred and a Country Club
In the late 1950s Alfred and Doris Kaskel paid about $49,000 for swampland west of Miami to build a golf course and hotel. The Doral Country Club opened in 1962, its name joining Doris and Alfred. Decades later, after a seven-year effort, 85% of voters approved incorporation in January 2003.
Doral Letter Plans on the Tee Markers
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Three Holes to Play in Doral
Hole 1: screening
A free online questionnaire covering your health, your animal and your housing.
Hole 2: evaluation
A Florida-licensed clinician reviews your answers with you, by telehealth when appropriate.
Hole 3: your letter
If you qualify, choose a plan and the signed letter is sent by email.
Found a Dog or Cat in Doral? 72-Hour Planner
Miami-Dade gives finders a deadline. Enter when you found the animal and what you know so far, and the planner lists your next steps with dates.
- Fill in the form, then select Plan My Next Steps.
What Doral Residents Can Request
ESA housing letter
For an accommodation request to a Doral apartment or condo landlord.
Two or more animals
The letter can name each animal the clinician supports.
Psychiatric service dog letter
For a Doral dog that performs trained tasks for a psychiatric disability.
Certificate and ID card
Offered in certain bundles.
Turnpike to Palmetto: Doral's Edges
West
The Ronald Reagan Turnpike and the Everglades.
North
The town of Medley.
East
The Palmetto Expressway, toward the airport.
South
The Dolphin Expressway and Sweetwater.
Doral Areas We Serve
The Kaskel tract
NW 36th to NW 74th Street, the original purchase
Doral Central Park
lakeside green space in the city
Near the airport
where importers and exporters cluster
Turnpike side
the western edge along the Everglades
Medley line
the city's northern boundary
MDC West Campus
Miami Dade College beside the turnpike
The Florida Side of a Doral Letter
Clinicians licensed here
Doral evaluations are completed by clinicians who hold a Florida license.
Out-of-state providers
Florida counts an out-of-state provider only after at least one in-person visit, or one registered for telehealth under section 456.47.
False claims are a crime
Section 817.265 punishes falsified ESA information as a second-degree misdemeanor with 30 hours of community service.
Doral Questions on the Scorecard
| Hole | Question and answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | Does a Doral dog need a Miami-Dade tag?Yes. Every dog over four months old must be registered with Miami-Dade County and wear its license tag at all times. Cat tags are offered but not required. |
| 2 | I found a dog in Doral. What does the county require?County ordinance says the finder must notify Miami-Dade Animal Services and have the dog or cat scanned for a microchip within 72 hours, at a private veterinarian or at Animal Services. |
| 3 | What if the microchip shows an owner?Then you must contact the registered owner within 24 hours. |
| 4 | How does a Miami-Dade tag number help a lost dog?The tag carries a letter followed by six numbers. Entering the full number in the county's online lookup shows the tag's expiration, and a finder can use it to look up the owner's information. |
| 5 | How long does Miami-Dade hold a found pet before adoption?The county says it can legally hold found dogs or cats for three days before making them available for adoption, so owners should file a report in person quickly. |
| 6 | Can a Doral landlord require a notarized letter?No. Florida Statute 760.27 bars a housing provider from requiring a notarized statement or a particular form, although it may ask for reliable information when a disability is not apparent. |
Across Miami-Dade
General information for Doral residents and renters, current as of October 2026, and not legal advice. Miami-Dade County sets and can change its tag, found-pet and shelter rules, so check with Animal Services before relying on a detail here. Screening does not guarantee a letter. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Play Your First Hole: A Free Doral Screening
Near the airport or out by the Everglades edge, a Florida-licensed clinician can consider how your animal helps you.
