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Humane Society of Broward County

Animal shelter in Ft Lauderdale, FL

The Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non-profit organization that was founded in 1944. We are an open admission shelter that accepts all owned animals. We find homes for thousands of animals each year.

Our shelter has more than 500 volunteers that help in all areas. We also have an extensive Education Department that visits schools on a regular basis to teach respect and kindness to all animals.

In addition to spaying and neutering all the pets that are adopted, we also offer low-cost spay/neuter services for pets belonging to residents in our community and feral cats. To get your pet sterilized contact spayneuter@hsbroward.com

Other programs and services the shelter offers include:
low cost dog obedience classes; free behavioral counseling; pet loss and grieving sessions; animal assisted therapy, foster care; microchip and vaccination clinics; owner's request for pet euthanasia and cremation; pet boutique and community events.

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2070 Griffin Road
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312
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2070 Griffin Road

Ft Lauderdale, FL 33312

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Adoptable pets at Humane Society of Broward County

We'll also keep you updated on STRAY NOT AVAILABLE's adoption status with email updates.
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STRAY NOT AVAILABLE

Husky

Female, Adult
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on STRAY NOT AVAILABLE's adoption status with email updates.
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STRAY NOT AVAILABLE

French Bulldog

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

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

Labrador Retriever

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 4 yrs
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on POPPY's adoption status with email updates.
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POPPY

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on KIA's adoption status with email updates.
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KIA

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr
Ft Lauderdale, FL

Shelter FAQs

Adopters come from all over South Florida (and beyond) to adopt. Stop by! You may just fall in love.

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Pay Fee
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Please visit our shelter, we are open 7 days a week and adoptions opens daily at 11 a.m. All adopters will meet with an adoption counselor to complete an adoption application and then meet their potential new family member. Please bring your driver's license with you or a bill that has your current address on it. All pets are spayed or neutered prior to going home, so the pet may not go home the same day.

The adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery, preliminary vaccinations, deworming, treatment for fleas, microchip, limited 14 day health care plan courtesy of VCA Animal Hospitals, feline leukemia test for cats, heartworm test for dogs over the age of 7 months, and a bag of Purina ONE pet food.

Adoption application

https://humanebroward.com/pet-adoption-overview/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Humane Society of Broward County

Compassionate Pug Rescue Of South Florida

PO BOX 630626,
Miami, FL 33163

East Coast Rabbit Rescue

West Palm Beach, FL 33412

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
MIAMI, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Big Blue's adoption status with email updates.
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Big Blue

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Male, 10 yrs
Pompano Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Stevie Ticks's adoption status with email updates.
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Stevie Ticks

Boxer/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 6 yrs 4 mos
Loxahatchee, FL
We'll also keep you updated on GIGI's adoption status with email updates.
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GIGI

Domestic Shorthair

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

Fox Terrier (Smooth)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 8 mos
Miami, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Lola 7729's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola 7729

Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Loxahatchee, FL

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