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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 CHULA's adoption status with email updates.
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CHULA

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on HUDSON's adoption status with email updates.
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HUDSON

Australian Kelpie

Male, 6 mos
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on OLIVIA's adoption status with email updates.
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OLIVIA

Australian Kelpie

Female, 8 mos
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on MELANIE's adoption status with email updates.
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MELANIE

Australian Kelpie

Female, 8 mos
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on RAMBO's adoption status with email updates.
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RAMBO

Boxer/American Staffordshire Terrier

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

English Bulldog/French Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Ft Lauderdale, FL
We'll also keep you updated on BIG MAC's adoption status with email updates.
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BIG MAC

Cairn Terrier

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

Chihuahua

Male, 10 yrs 4 mos
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

DOGTOLIDOGS Rescue inc

9464 Nw 4 Street,
Coral Springs, FL 33071

Project Saving Paws

Miami, FL 33145

Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League

3200 North Military Trail,
West Palm Beach, FL 33409

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

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female 6 yrs 11 mos
Loxahatchee, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Confetti's adoption status with email updates.
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Confetti

Calico

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Oakland Park, FL
We'll also keep you updated on BRUNO's adoption status with email updates.
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BRUNO

American Bulldog

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Doral, FL
We'll also keep you updated on MINNIE's adoption status with email updates.
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MINNIE

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 9 yrs 9 mos
Fort Lauderdale, FL

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