Broward County Animal Care & Regulation - Ft. Lauderdale
A Heart for Every Pet
Broward County Animal Care is dedicated to protecting our community's residents and animals through compassionate service, public education, and world-class shelter operations. We strive to provide a safe haven for homeless pets while helping them find their way into loving, permanent homes.
Our Commitment to the Community
As a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, we are here to support both pets and people. By providing essential services like spay/neuter programs, rabies clinics, and shelter for lost or homeless animals, we ensure that every pet in our care is given a meaningful chance at a happy life.
How We Provide Care
Our facility in Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week to serve the animals that need us most. We pride ourselves on offering professional, supportive, and non-judgmental adoption experiences, ensuring that every pet receives high-quality attention from our dedicated and knowledgeable staff during their stay with us.
Your New Best Friend Awaits
Adopting a pet is a journey of unconditional love, and our team is ready to help you find the perfect companion to complete your family. Because we believe in the power of these new beginnings, all our adoptable pets come fully vaccinated and microchipped at no cost to the adopter.
Start Your Adoption Journey
We invite you to visit our Adoption Center at 2400 SW 42nd Street in Fort Lauderdale to meet our wonderful dogs and cats in person. You can browse our current list of available pets online today or stop by any day of the week between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM to discover your new best friend.
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- Operational friction and long wait times
10/29 - Broward County Animal Care seeks 'furever' home for Domino, other furry friends
Broward County Animal Care is seeking a "furever" home for Domino and other furry friends.
10/25 - Broward Animal Care hosts Halloween party to support adoption efforts - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - Broward County Animal Care hosted a Halloween party featuring animals in creative costumes to support adoption efforts.The Pup or Treat<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/broward-county-animal-adoption-party/">Read More</a>
10/23 - Broward County Animal Care Overcrowded With Dogs, Cats
145 dogs, 136 cats, and not enough adopters. Broward's shelter needs help now.
10/21 - Meet S’mores and Pie, Two Sweet Pets Looking for Forever Homes at Broward County Animal Care - Coconut Creek Talk
Two adorable pets with very different stories are hoping to find loving families at Broward County Animal Care, where adoption fees are waived for both animals.
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10/19 - Broward County to host free Halloween celebration with pet adoptions
Broward County Animal Care will host a free Halloween celebration on Oct. 24, featuring family activities, pet-friendly festivities and opportunities to adopt animals.
10/1 - Wally the Cuddly Cat and Hugo the Senior Dog Seek Homes in Broward - Margate Talk
Wally likes chin scratches and lickable treats. Hugo prefers walks, other dogs and a home without cats. Both are looking for families through Broward County Animal Care.
9/22 - Della and Odie Are Looking for Homes at Broward County Animal Care - Margate Talk
Odie, a friendly cat whose owner died, and Della, an affectionate dog who takes her time on walks, are waiting for new homes at Broward County Animal Care.
9/3 - Deadly virus spreading among cats in South Florida. What are the warning signs?
“We’re not vaccinating enough.”
8/12 - Clear the Shelters: Adopt Mollie at Broward County Animal Care!
Broward County Animal Care is celebrating Clear the Shelters with more than 300 cats and dogs available for adoption, including Mollie, a calm and friendly 6-year-old Staffordshire Terrier mix. Adoption fees are waived, and pets go home spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
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8/5 - Broward Animal Care leaders earn SF 40 Under 40 recognition
Three emerging leaders from Broward County Animal Care have been recognized among Legacy South Florida's 40 Under 40 Leaders for Today and Tomorrow.
7/15 - Broward Animal Care Waives Adoption Fees Through July 26 During National Campaign - Coral Springs Talk
Broward County Animal Care is waiving adoption fees through July 26 as part of the nationwide Empty the Shelters campaign,
6/29 - South Florida animal rescue group steps in to aid abused German shepherd - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
DANIA BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A South Florida animal rescue group has come to the aid of an elderly German shepherd after his owner was<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/local/broward/south-florida-animal-rescue-group-steps-in-to-aid-abused-german-shepherd/">Read More</a>
6/18 - Community Helps Rescue Dog Facing Euthanasia Find Forever Home
A rescue dog got a second chance after his video reached the right people, who helped him find the forever home he almost missed.
6/10 - “If You See It, Report It’: Animal Advocates Push to End Dog Fighting - Tamarac Talk
Animal welfare advocates will host a public presentation in Fort Lauderdale this week to raise awareness about dogfighting and encourage residents to report suspected animal cruelty.
6/3 - Petco Love Florida MEGA Adoption Event Aims to Find Homes for 2,000 Shelter Pets - Tamarac Talk
With animal shelters across the country facing overcrowding, local organizations are joining forces to help more pets find permanent homes.
5/20 - Broward County Animal Shelter Over Capacity, Officials Urge Adoptions and Fostering - Tamarac Talk
Broward County Animal Care has activated code HOME after exceeding dog shelter capacity, officials announced this week.
5/14 - Broward County Animal Care to Host Free Pet Adoption Event in Dania Beach - Tamarac Talk
Broward County Animal Care is teaming up with Best Friends Animal Society and Walmart for a free pet adoption event in celebration of National Pet Month.
11/4 - 🚨 BROWARD COUNTY ANIMAL CARE IS AT CAPACITY. WE NEED YOU NOW. 🚨 Behind every kennel door is a dog waiting for a family, a safe place to call home and a second chance. Broward County Animal Care is overcrowded, and the community’s help is urgently needed. Adopt. Foster. Share. Every action makes a difference and helps create space for another animal in need. Don’t wait. Be someone’s second chance today. 🐾 Adopt: Broward.org/Animal #AdoptDontShop #BrowardCounty #AnimalCare #AdoptFosterShare #AnimalShelter ADA Alt Text: Video footage shows multiple dogs of different sizes, colors and breeds inside individual kennel enclosures at Broward County Animal Care. An urgent breaking-news-style graphic reads, “Broward County Animal Care is at Capacity — Community Urged to Adopt. Foster. Share!” The closing frames display portraits of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners and the agency’s website, Broward.org/Animal.
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11/2 - 🐾 Our shelter is overcrowded. These animals need YOU! ❤️ @wsvn Broward County Animal Care is facing an urgent challenge: Too many pets are waiting for loving homes, and our shelter needs the community’s help. Every kennel represents a life. Every adoption creates space for another animal in need. 🏡 Adopt: Give a deserving dog or cat a second chance. 🐕 Foster: Open your home temporarily and make a lifesaving difference. ❤️ Share: Help us spread the word and connect these animals with families. Together, we can ease overcrowding and give more pets the futures they deserve. 🐾 Meet our adoptable pets at Broward.org/Animal Be part of the solution. Help us save lives. Broward County Animal Care is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. #BrowardCounty #AnimalCare #AdoptDontShop #ShelterPets #PetAdoption Alt Text: Video highlighting overcrowding at Broward County Animal Care. A shelter representative wearing a light blue Animal Care polo shirt speaks on camera, followed by footage of a black-and-tan dog interacting with a person. A television news anchor appears alongside graphics featuring a dog and cat and the words “Finding Families.” Additional footage shows several cats gathered together and dogs of different breeds, sizes and colors inside individual shelter kennels. Some dogs stand near the kennel doors, looking through the metal bars toward the camera. The video draws attention to shelter overcrowding and the need for community support through pet adoption and fostering.
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10/25 - Every second chance starts with a community that cares. 🐾❤️ 📺@WSVN Promotes Our Pup-or-Treat Halloween Pawty! From community events to adoption promotions, Broward County Animal Care is working to connect homeless dogs and cats with loving families. But this mission takes all of us. We need our community to keep showing up, partnering with us and helping spread the word. Whether you adopt, foster, volunteer, or share a pet’s story, your support can help an animal find a second home. Together, we can turn more second chances into forever homes. Adopt. Register. Serve. Visit Broward.org/Animal to meet your next best friend. Broward County Animal Care is a service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. #BrowardCounty #AdoptDontShop #PetAdoption #AnimalWelfare #SecondChances Alt text: Video highlights from Broward County Animal Care’s appearance on Morning Must See, featuring community members and their dogs at a festive pet event, families interacting with adoptable animals, costumed dogs, and a Broward County Animal Care representative discussing the agency’s work. The scenes showcase the power of community partnerships in helping dogs and cats find loving homes.
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