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If you are looking to add a cat or kitten to your home, Broward Animal Care and Adoption Section has teamed up with select PetSupermarket stores in Broward county to offer adoptions on-site in their stores. Please scroll down to the "Come Visit Us" section below for a list of these PetSupermarkets.

Who We Are

Introduction
The Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Section (ACAS) is a county agency under the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. Animal Care is supported by tax dollars and revenue generated through fees. Animal Care is not part of nor related to the Humane Society of Broward County. This is a private, nonprofit organization solely supported by individual donations.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Section is to promote responsible pet ownership, animal care, community safety, increase adoptions, and reduce pet overpopulation. The agency treats the symptoms of irresponsible pet ownership while seeking to eliminate the causes by compassionately using education and enforcement.

Adoptions
We offer dogs and cats for adoption at two animal shelters. Most of the animals for adoption are lost animals not reclaimed by their owners. Click Addresses and Maps for shelter locations.

Volunteer Program
The Division's Volunteer Program offer many volunteer opportunities to work with the animals or in the administrative area. Volunteers may work at either the Fort Lauderdale or Pompano Beach animal shelter. Volunteers must be a least 14 years old. Click Volunteers for job descriptions, hours, and other details.

Adopting a friend

Procedures
There are only four steps in the Adoption Procedure
1. You select the animal you want to adopt.
2. Take the animal history card to the reception area.
3. Complete the adoption application.
4. If approved, pay the adoption fee of $74.95, cash or credit card. You can take home your new friend for life immediately.

Requirements
You have to meet several adoption requirements before we will allow you to adopt a cat or dog.
1. You must 18 years or older to adopt.
2. Provide a valid photo identification such as a driver's license.
3. Provide proof of your current address such as a utility bill or driver's license.
4. If you rent, you must provide your landlord's phone number and your landlord must approve the animal being on his or her property. We will call the landlord and if we cannot reach him or her, this will delay the approval of your adoption application.
5. If you already have cats or dogs at home, they must be current on their rabies vaccinations and license tags.
6. Certain breeds may require a home visit by an Animal Care Officer before we can approve the Adoption Application. These breeds include but are not limited to: Pit Bull, Akita, Doberman, Rottweiler, Cocker Spaniel, Dalmatian, and Chow. There may be other requirements depending on the individual dog or cat you want to adopt.
7. If you plan to keep the dog outside, we require a fenced yard and a location where the dog can be protected from the hot sun and rain. An Animal Care Officer will visit your home before we can approve the Adoption Application.

Even with these requirements, about 95% of the adopters can take home their pet immediately.

Come Visit Us!

Shelter Locations and Adoption Hours.

Fort Lauderdale Adoption Center
Pompano Beach Shelter
 

PetSupermarket locations for adoptable cats and kittens:

Lauderhill - 5464 N. University Dr., (954) 748-3909
Ft. Lauderdale - Searstown Shopping Plaza, 927 N. Federal Highway, (9...
Pembroke Pines - 10291 Pines Blvd., (9...
Margate - 300 S. State Road 7, (9...

News

Are you looking for a new lifelong furry friend? One that will provide a lifetime of love, affection, and companionship. Then come to one of the Special Adoption Events where cute and cuddly puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats will be available for adoption.

Adoption Fee: $74.95 (cash or charge) includes a health exam, sterilization, deworming, series of first vaccinations, license tag, heartworm test for dogs, feline leukemia/AIDS test for cats, food samples and coupons, and a 14-day return policy.

For More Information Call: 954-359-1313

Adoption Process: Prospective adopters complete an application and upon approval they can take home their new lifelong friend.
Type of Breed Available for Adoption: Selection will vary from event to event. Generally, there will be a wide variety of pure and mixed breeds of all sizes and colors.
Other Information: Local animal nonprofit rescue groups will attend the events at Tree Tops, CB Smith, and Plantation Heritage Parks.

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Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Section
1870 SW 39 Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Phone: 954-359-1313

Email: adoption@broward.org
Click here for a list of pets at this shelter