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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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Meet their adoptable pets

2400 SW 42nd Street

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

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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 & Adoption

We'll also keep you updated on A2372135's adoption status with email updates.
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A2372135

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever

Male, 5 yrs
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on SAMENA's adoption status with email updates.
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SAMENA

Boxer/American Bulldog

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

Labrador Retriever

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on BELLE's adoption status with email updates.
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BELLE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on GASTON's adoption status with email updates.
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GASTON

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 7 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on A2365170's adoption status with email updates.
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A2365170

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 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

Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Inc

6521 Carol Street,
Loxahatchee, FL 33470

Adopt a Cat Foundation

3110 45th St.,
West Palm Beach, FL 33407

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

Australian Shepherd

Male, Adult
Boca Raton, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Audi's adoption status with email updates.
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Audi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 9 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Gumby's adoption status with email updates.
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Gumby

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 5 yrs 4 mos
Doral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Gnome's adoption status with email updates.
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Gnome

Domestic Shorthair

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

Boxer

Male, 8 yrs
West Palm Beach, FL

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