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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Broward County Animal Care is waiving adoption fees this month in an effort to get more pet lovers to adopt animals to alleviate the overcrowding at the animal shelter.

The agency recently launched its emergency response campaign dubbed Code Home, as the shelter continues to operate beyond its dog kennel capacity.

Officials said the shelter currently has more dogs in its care than available kennels and is urging the public to help by adopting, fostering, or assisting with reunification of lost pets.

“Code Home remains active because every kennel and every act of support matters,” said Animal Care Director Doug Brightwell.

He said the agency, as an open-admission shelter, continues to provide critical services while managing the overflow, including cruelty and neglect investigations, dangerous dog cases, and public safety responses.

Animal Care officials are encouraging residents to adopt pets to create space, foster animals to provide temporary relief, and check for lost pets to help reunite them with their owners.

More information and a list of available animals can be found at Broward.org/Animal.