Family is more than the people who share our name. It’s the loved ones who stand by us, comfort us, and bring joy to our lives. For many of us, that circle includes the pets who greet us at the door, keep watch at night, or curl up beside us after a long day. Pets are not just animals—they are family. And like any family member, they deserve care and protection.

Adoption Saves Lives and Strengthens Families

Broward County Animal Care’s mission is simple but powerful: to ensure every pet in Broward County has a safe, healthy, and loving home. We invite our neighbors—especially those who value strong families and strong communities—to join us.

Our shelter offers free adoptions for dogs and cats, and every pet is vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and ready to become part of a loving household. Adoption enriches your home, saves a life, and creates space for us to rescue another animal in need.

Wellness Services in Your Neighborhood

Caring for a pet should never be out of reach. That’s why we provide low-cost vaccines, annual licenses, and preventive care to keep pets healthy and homes happy. To make care convenient, we host pet wellness clinics at trusted community spaces such as the Tyrone Bryant Library in Fort Lauderdale and the Carver Ranches Library in West Park. These neighborhood clinics bring quality veterinary services directly to you.

No one wants to experience the heartbreak of a lost pet. Through licensing and microchipping, we help pets return home quickly and safely—a simple step that offers priceless peace of mind.

A Call to Community Action 

Caring for pets is about more than animals. It reflects compassion, responsibility, and the kind of community we want to build. By adopting, volunteering, fostering, or simply spreading the word, each of us can help create a Broward County where every pet—and every family—can thrive.

Because pets are family too, and when we care for them, we strengthen the heart of our community.

Visit Broward.org/Animal or call 954359-1313 to learn more.