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Broward County Animal Care & Adoption 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.

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2400 SW 42nd Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
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2400 SW 42nd Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

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Adoptable pets at Broward County Animal Care & Adoption

We'll also keep you updated on A2370704's adoption status with email updates.
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A2370704

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 6 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on A2370703's adoption status with email updates.
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A2370703

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 6 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on A2370705's adoption status with email updates.
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A2370705

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 6 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on TIGGY's adoption status with email updates.
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TIGGY

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 mo
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on HARPER's adoption status with email updates.
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HARPER

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 2 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on TONI's adoption status with email updates.
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TONI

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Shelter FAQs

Broward County

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 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

Adoption application

http://www.broward.org/Animal/Adoptions/Pages/Default.aspx

Pets at shelters & rescues near Broward County Animal Care & Adoption

Good Karma Pet Rescue

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33348

Death Row Dog Rescue, Inc.

56 N.W. 14th Ave.,
Dania, FL 33004

Pure Thoughts, Inc Horse and Foal Rescue

19181 Capet Creek,
Loxahatchee, FL 33470

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

Mastiff

Male, 3 yrs 10 mos
Doral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Twinkle Toes's adoption status with email updates.
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Twinkle Toes

Domestic Shorthair/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, Baby
Pompano Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Rex's adoption status with email updates.
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Rex

Labrador Retriever/Vizsla

Male, 5 mos
Loxahatchee, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Elon's adoption status with email updates.
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Elon

Labrador Retriever/American Bulldog

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

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 mos
West Palm Beach, FL

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