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Humane Society of Broward County

Animal shelter in Ft Lauderdale, FL

The Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non-profit organization that was founded in 1944. We are an open admission shelter that accepts all owned animals. We find homes for thousands of animals each year.

Our shelter has more than 500 volunteers that help in all areas. We also have an extensive Education Department that visits schools on a regular basis to teach respect and kindness to all animals.

In addition to spaying and neutering all the pets that are adopted, we also offer low-cost spay/neuter services for pets belonging to residents in our community and feral cats. To get your pet sterilized contact spayneuter@hsbroward.com

Other programs and services the shelter offers include:
low cost dog obedience classes; free behavioral counseling; pet loss and grieving sessions; animal assisted therapy, foster care; microchip and vaccination clinics; owner's request for pet euthanasia and cremation; pet boutique and community events.

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2070 Griffin Road
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312
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Meet their adoptable pets

2070 Griffin Road

Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312

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Adoptable pets at Humane Society of Broward County

We'll also keep you updated on STRAY NOT AVAILABLE's adoption status with email updates.
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STRAY NOT AVAILABLE

American Bulldog

Male, Adult
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on DOLLY's adoption status with email updates.
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DOLLY

Chihuahua

Female, 7 yrs
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on WRINKLE's adoption status with email updates.
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WRINKLE

American Bulldog

Male, 5 yrs
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on KATHERINE's adoption status with email updates.
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KATHERINE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on PETUNIA's adoption status with email updates.
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PETUNIA

American Bulldog

Female, 1 yr
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on TIBERIUS's adoption status with email updates.
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TIBERIUS

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 3 mos
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on MOCHA's adoption status with email updates.
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MOCHA

English Bulldog/French Bulldog

Female, 5 yrs
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on STRAY NOT AVAILABLE's adoption status with email updates.
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STRAY NOT AVAILABLE

Chihuahua

Female, Adult
Ft Lauderdale, FL

Shelter FAQs

Adopters come from all over South Florida (and beyond) to adopt. Stop by! You may just fall in love.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Please visit our shelter, we are open 7 days a week and adoptions opens daily at 11 a.m. All adopters will meet with an adoption counselor to complete an adoption application and then meet their potential new family member. Please bring your driver's license with you or a bill that has your current address on it. All pets are spayed or neutered prior to going home, so the pet may not go home the same day.

The adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery, preliminary vaccinations, deworming, treatment for fleas, microchip, limited 14 day health care plan courtesy of VCA Animal Hospitals, feline leukemia test for cats, heartworm test for dogs over the age of 7 months, and a bag of Purina ONE pet food.

Adoption application

https://humanebroward.com/pet-adoption-overview/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Humane Society of Broward County

FRIENDS of Broward County Animals

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Ugly Mutt Rescue

5351 SW 3 St.,
Miami, FL 33134

Love N Light Furever

Miami, FL 33127

We'll also keep you updated on Lyla Juliet's adoption status with email updates.
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Lyla Juliet

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 3 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Hannah's adoption status with email updates.
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Hannah

Bengal

Female, Kitten
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Basil's adoption status with email updates.
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Basil

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Lauderhill, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Conroe's adoption status with email updates.
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Conroe

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Loxahatchee, FL
We'll also keep you updated on HAPPY GILMORE's adoption status with email updates.
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HAPPY GILMORE

American Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs
West Palm Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on KENDALL's adoption status with email updates.
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KENDALL

American Bulldog

Male, 4 yrs 8 mos
Doral, FL

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