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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

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

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

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

Husky

Male, 3 yrs
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on FINN's adoption status with email updates.
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FINN

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 yrs 1 mo
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on VINCE's adoption status with email updates.
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VINCE

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 yrs
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on POTATOES's adoption status with email updates.
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POTATOES

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs 1 mo
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on PEANUT's adoption status with email updates.
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PEANUT

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 1 mo
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on GYPSY's adoption status with email updates.
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GYPSY

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Shelter FAQs

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  • 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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Broward County Animal Care

Earth Angels Rescue

Davie, FL 33328

PAWS4you Rescue

8717 SW 134th St,
Miami, FL 33176

Paw It Forward, Inc

Coral Springs, FL 33065

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Doral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Otto's adoption status with email updates.
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Otto

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 10 mos
Cutler Bay, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Diamond's adoption status with email updates.
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Diamond

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Miami, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Gordon's adoption status with email updates.
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Gordon

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Wellington, FL
We'll also keep you updated on MAXINE's adoption status with email updates.
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MAXINE

Hound (Unknown Type)

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Loxahatchee, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bryson's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Bryson

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Margate, FL

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