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Fort Lauderdale's No-Kill Shelter

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Abandoned Pet Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a No-Kill animal shelter with the mission to rescue, heal and rehome abandoned and neglected cats and dogs, while also promoting responsible pet ownership and advocating for animal welfare in our community.
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There is always so much to be done at our shelter! There is always so much to be done at our shelter! Swipe to see the work behind the scenes. 📲🎾🧼 Thank you First Industrial Realty Trust for bringing your team to Abandoned Pet Rescue last month to help the animals in our care. 🐶💕😸

If your company is interested in volunteering at our no-kill shelter, visit abandonedpetrescue.org/group-volunteering 🩷🩵 Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌴🐾

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Not ready to adopt but still want to help? 💕 Foste Not ready to adopt but still want to help? 💕 Foster a pet from Abandoned Pet Rescue and give them the comfort of a home while they wait for their forever family. 🏡💗

Any needed supplies will be provided for the fostered pet. 🐱🛍️🐶 Apply to foster any of these dogs or cats at abandonedpetrescue.org/foster! 🩵🩷

Not able to foster? 📲 Help share this post so they can find one! ❣️ Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌴🐾

You must be at least 21 years old to apply. A minimum commitment of two weeks is required and other pets in the home must be spayed/neutered and vaccinated.

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #foster #animalrescue
We have lots of fun events this weekend coming up We have lots of fun events this weekend coming up in South Florida with Abandoned Pet Rescue - make sure not to miss out! 🤩😻🐶

💛 Pet Supermarket
🗓️ Saturdays | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM 
📍November 7 801 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Meet our adoptable dogs and cats at Pet Supermarket every Saturday for the first three weeks of the month from 12–2pm. It’s a great chance to spend time with them outside the shelter and see if you’ve found your perfect match! 

💜 The Lou Annual Pancreatic Cancer Workout & Fundraiser
🗓️ Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 8:30 AM & 9:45 AM
📍Rise Athletics & Wellness, 1220 NE 8th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Sweat with purpose at The Lou, an annual workout and fundraiser honoring Lou and everyone affected by pancreatic cancer. Enjoy a community workout, live DJ, and local vendors while supporting a meaningful cause. APR’s adoptable dogs hope to see you there!

💙 Christ Church Blessing of the Animals
🗓️ Sunday, November 9, 2026 | 9:00 AM
📍Christ Church, 4845 NE 25th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Bring your pets, friends and neighbors to Christ Church’s Blessing of the Animals service! Enjoy worship songs and a special message before the pastors bless your animal companions. Pets should be leashed or safely secured in carriers. You can also bring a stuffed animal or photo of a special animal to be blessed. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

🧡 Machi for Mayor – Fur the People of Wilton Manors
🗓️ Vote by Nov 8th
📍 machi4mayor.com
Machi is an APR alumni puppy that was found abandoned on the street and brought to our no-kill animal shelter where he found a loving home. Machi is now a finalist in Wilton Manor’s first Dog Mayor Election. Anyone can vote now through November 8.

For more information on our upcoming events, visit abandonedpetrescue.org 🩵🩷 Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌴🐾

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Toni was recently brought back to Abandoned Pet Re Toni was recently brought back to Abandoned Pet Rescue through no fault of her own. ❤️‍🩹 She’s currently re-acclimating to being at Abandoned Pet Rescue once again. 

Toni is a sweet young tabby with a heart full of love. 💗 Toni adores attention and is happiest when she’s near her people, soaking up pets. She is very loving and is often one of the first cats to greet you when you walk into the room, ready to welcome you with her warm, friendly presence. 😻❤️

When she came to us in January, she had nerve damage in one of her front paws, which gives her a slight limp. It doesn’t slow her down or stop her from enjoying life. Toni is still playful, curious, and full of personality, proving every day that her little limp is just one part of what makes her special. ✨😸💕

If you’re looking for a loving companion who will return your affection tenfold, Toni is ready to find her forever home again. To meet Toni please fill out an adoption application at abandonedpetrescue.org! 🩵🩷

Toni is vaccinated, spayed, microchipped and ready for adoption at Abandoned Pet Rescue – a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 🌴🐾

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #cat #adopt
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