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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 A2401215's adoption status with email updates.
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A2401215

Domestic Shorthair

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

Pomeranian

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on A2400221's adoption status with email updates.
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A2400221

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

Popo Rescue

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

The Furever Family Rescue

2436 N Fed Hwy #380,
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Spots and Stripes Bengal Cat Rescue

4407 Coconut Road, 4407 Coconut Road,
Lantana, FL 33462

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 8 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on THOMAS's adoption status with email updates.
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THOMAS

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 yrs 1 mo
Doral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Wiggles's adoption status with email updates.
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Wiggles

Labrador Retriever

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

Bengal

Male, Adult
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Elias's adoption status with email updates.
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Elias

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs 3 mos
Loxahatchee, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Rocky's adoption status with email updates.
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Rocky

Mastiff/Great Dane

Male, 5 yrs 11 mos
Miami, FL

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