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Shepherd Help and Rescue Effort

Dog rescue in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Founded in 2011, S.H.A.R.E. consists of a group of animal lovers with a deep passion for the German Shepherd breed. Each volunteer works tirelessly to save these regal dogs from high-kill shelters, specifically within the Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County areas. Most of the dogs rescued are on their last day before being put to sleep. These dogs are often rescued right from the euthanasia room. Many of the dogs have special needs and require medical treatment. S.H.A.R.E. provides each and every rescued dog with the health care they need, often providing medical care for various conditions, including heartworm treatments and orthopedic issues from traumatic injuries.

S.H.A.R.E.’s ultimate goal is to find permanent homes for each dog with an appropriate family. Rescued dogs are adopted by families who have a family structure that matches the needs of the individual dog. Some dogs do not do well with young children, or need to be in a home with no other pets. S.H.A.R.E. takes care to place each dog with a family that is the right family for that very special dog.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339
Donation All donations can be made to SHARE via PayPal
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Adoptable pets at Shepherd Help and Rescue Effort

We'll also keep you updated on Axel 3090's adoption status with email updates.
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Axel 3090

German Shepherd Dog/Belgian Malinois

Male
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Hope 3082's adoption status with email updates.
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Hope 3082

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bella 3075's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella 3075

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on TJ 3086's adoption status with email updates.
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TJ 3086

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Benjamin 3089's adoption status with email updates.
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Benjamin 3089

German Shepherd Dog

Male
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Gnocchi 3087's adoption status with email updates.
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Gnocchi 3087

German Shepherd Dog

Male, Young
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sasha 3088's adoption status with email updates.
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Sasha 3088

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Dutchess 2043's adoption status with email updates.
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Dutchess 2043

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rescue FAQs

We primarily serve the Tri-County area of South Florida (Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade.)

Some of our dogs have gone out of state to be trained and work as service dogs with our military vets. We have also done adoptions out of state, but these are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Additional adoption info

We require that all potential adopters complete an adoption application and submit to a home check prior to adoption.

Adoption fees vary from $150 - $500 depending on age of dog. All dogs are spay/neutered and vaccinated prior to adoption.

To submit an application: SHARE Adoption Application

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

Chartreux

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 mos
Loxahatchee, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Icey's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Icey

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 1 mo
Lauderhill, FL
We'll also keep you updated on MISSY's adoption status with email updates.
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MISSY

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female
Margate, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Funyon's adoption status with email updates.
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Funyon

Bluetick Coonhound

Female, 9 mos
Loxahatchee, FL

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