North Miami ESA Letters and Psychiatric Service Dog Letters
North Miami, the seventh largest city in Miami-Dade County, was home to 60,191 people in 2020. Take the free screening online, and a Florida-licensed clinician will consider whether an emotional support animal letter or a psychiatric service dog letter fits what you need.
Miami-Dade Spay and Neuter Fees
Book up to 14 days ahead by calling 311; Miami-Dade residents only.
North Miami Plans Beneath the Arches
Each limestone arch frames one plan; the prices are live from our checkout.
Miami-Dade Spay or Neuter Booking Check
North Miami pet owners can book low-cost surgery at the county's Doral or Homestead clinic. Enter your pet and the date you want to see whether it can be booked and what to bring.
- Fill in the form, then select Check the Booking.
The Military Trail and Arch Creek
In 1856 Army soldiers cut an eight-foot Military Trail from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Dallas, Dade County's first road. It crossed Arch Creek on a natural limestone bridge, which no longer stands, in what is now Arch Creek Memorial Park. Charles J. Ihle settled nearby in 1891, buying land from the state at a dollar an acre near today's NE 116th Street and Biscayne Boulevard, and an Arch Creek railroad depot at 125th Street became the community's hub.
Your North Miami Letter, Step by Step
Free screening first
Answer questions about your wellbeing, your animal and your North Miami home.
A licensed clinician decides
A clinician licensed in Florida evaluates you, by telehealth when clinically appropriate.
The letter is sent
Once you qualify and choose a plan, we email the signed letter to you.
Letters North Miami Residents Order
Biscayne Bay, the Oleta River and MOCA
Oleta River State Park
The largest urban park in the Florida State Park system lies within the city.
Museum of Contemporary Art
MOCA is a collecting museum in the heart of downtown North Miami.
FIU on the bay
Florida International University's Biscayne Bay Campus is in North Miami.
Florida Law and Your North Miami Request
What a landlord may ask
Section 760.27 allows a request for supporting information and for proof the animal is licensed and vaccinated.
Telehealth providers qualify
Information from a provider practicing telehealth under section 456.47 is accepted in Florida.
No shortcuts
Falsely claiming a disability or need for an ESA is a second-degree misdemeanor in Florida.
North Miami Neighborhoods We Serve
North Miami Questions on the Paddle Rack
Can North Miami residents use the Miami-Dade low-cost spay and neuter clinics?
Yes. The surgeries are for pet dogs and cats of Miami-Dade County residents, by appointment only, at the Animal Services clinics in Doral and Homestead.
How much does Miami-Dade Animal Services charge to spay or neuter a pet?
$80 for a dog and $30 for a cat, due on the morning you drop the pet off. If you cannot show a current rabies vaccination, the shot can be given that day for $25.
How far ahead can I book a county spay or neuter appointment?
Up to 14 days in advance, with a separate appointment for each pet. Book by calling 311 or 305-468-5900.
Is my puppy or kitten old enough for the county clinic?
Pets must be at least three months old and weigh more than three pounds. The clinic veterinarian can still decline surgery for health reasons.
What should I do the night before and the morning of surgery?
Take away food and water after 9 p.m., arrive by 7 a.m., and bring every cat in its own carrier. Pets over four months need proof of a current rabies vaccination at check-in.
Can I ask my North Miami landlord to allow an emotional support animal?
Yes. Florida Statute 760.27 sets the rules for that request: the landlord may ask for reliable documentation of the disability-related need and proof of licensing and vaccination, but not for a diagnosis. Be aware that HUD no longer treats waiving a pet policy for an untrained ESA as presumptively reasonable.
Elsewhere in Miami-Dade
General information for North Miami residents, current as of October 2026, and not legal advice. Miami-Dade Animal Services sets its clinic fees, days and eligibility and may change them, so confirm through 311 before you book. Screening does not guarantee a letter. In a crisis, call or text 988.
Screen Free From North Miami
From Arch Creek to the Oleta River, a Florida-licensed clinician can assess how your animal helps you cope.
