Shelter Pets Need Your Help: Broward County Animal Care Overcrowded

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Community Rallies Around Broward County Animal Care

Broward County Animal Care is facing an overwhelming crisis, with kennels at full capacity and new animals arriving daily. The county’s official pet adoption and animal welfare agency is now waiving all adoption fees to encourage more families to open their homes to homeless dogs and cats. The shelter is filled with amazing pets – dogs and cats of all ages and personalities – who are just waiting for a second chance. The team at Broward County Animal Care is urging the community to lend a hand in finding loving homes for these deserving animals.

Adopt a pet for a permanent home
Foster animals temporarily – even for just a few days
Share the shelter’s adoption link on social media and with friends

What’s Causing the Overcrowding Crisis?

The shelter is experiencing a surge in new intakes, particularly during kitten season and the summer months. The team notes that the summer season is a peak time for pets to enter the shelter, while kitten season brings an influx of new cats.

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Season	Reason for Overcrowding
Kitten Season	New litters of kittens entering the shelter
Summer Months	Pets entering the shelter due to various reasons

What You Can Do to Help

Broward County Animal Care is counting on the community’s support to alleviate the overcrowding crisis. Here are some ways you can make a difference:

Adopt a pet from the shelter – it’s a permanent home for a deserving animal
Foster an animal temporarily – even for just a few days
Share the shelter’s adoption link on social media and with friends
Donate to the shelter – every little bit counts

Meet Bred, a Shelter Dog in Need

One of the dogs at the shelter is Bred, a 4 or 5-year-old dog that has been waiting for over a year to find his forever home. Despite his age, Bred remains a loving and playful companion.

“I’m a bit of a handful, but I promise I’ll make you laugh. I love playing fetch and going on walks. I’m looking for a family who will give me the love and attention I deserve.” – Bred

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Community Response

The community is rallying around Broward County Animal Care, with many residents sharing the shelter’s adoption link on social media and with friends. The shelter’s director, Doug Brightwell, is urging everyone to open their hearts and homes to help alleviate the overcrowding crisis. “The power of community is real. Even if you cannot adopt or foster, simply sharing our posts or telling a friend could save a life.”

What the Shelter Offers

All animals at the shelter are vaccinated, sterilized, and microchipped before adoption. The shelter’s staff takes a personal stake in the care and well-being of the animals, with some employees even fostering pets temporarily.

Services	Description
Vaccinations	Animals are vaccinated before adoption
Sterilization	Animals are sterilized before adoption
Microchipping	Animals are microchipped before adoption