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Broward County Animal Care

Animal shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Animal Care provides shelter for homeless pets and helps reunite owners with their lost dog or cat. Animal Care offers spay/neuter services for pets and community cats, as well as neighborhood Rabies Clinics. In addition, the agency enforces animal laws to help support public safety. Animal Care also offers Volunteer and Foster opportunities to those interested in supporting pets in need.

Contact
Address
2400 SW 42nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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Meet their adoptable pets

2400 SW 42nd Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Broward County Animal Care

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MAX

Doberman Pinscher

Male, 14 yrs 2 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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COSMO

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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DUKE

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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RUFUS

American Bulldog

Male, 5 yrs
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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CHAI

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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HIBISCUS

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Shelter FAQs

Broward County, Coconut Creek, Cooper City, Coral Springs, Dania, Dania Beach Davie, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hallandale, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Hillsboro Beach, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderdale by the Sea, Lauderhill, Lighthouse Point Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Pembroke Park, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes, Southwest Ranches, Sunrise, Tamarac, West Park, Weston, Wilton Manors

  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

I See a Pet I'm Interested in Adopting! Now What?

We make it as easy as 1, 2, 3 to get your new friend home! Here's all you have to do:

1. View our pets on our website at www.broward.org/animal.

2. If the pet is available, come to our facility and our Customer Service team will set you up with a meet and greet.

3. Adoption

Your new pet will come complete with:
A physical exam
All necessary vaccinations
Spaying or neutering
Broward County Rabies Registration License Tag
Microchip

Need More Info or Help?
Call us at 954-359-1313

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Rescue Rehab Home

7491 N. Federal Hwy., Suite C1,
Boca Raton, FL 33487

SGT Canines

North Miami, FL 33161

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TINSLEY

Schnauzer (Miniature)

Female, 9 yrs
Ft Lauderdale, FL
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Romeu

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Margate, FL
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Little Mama

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs
Lauderhill, FL
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Buttercup

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Oakland Park, FL
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Lyra

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Hallandale, FL
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Dahlia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 10 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL

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