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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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6 years old 2060 days in shelter
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It’s Caturday 😻 and our cat companion Barbara is h It’s Caturday 😻 and our cat companion Barbara is here to introduce some of our newest kitty arrivals! 😸✨

Watch the reel to meet:
🩶 Huggy Wuggy
🤎 Kissy Missy 
🧡 Storm (cover photo) 

To learn more about these sweet cats and to apply to adopt a feline friend, visit https://abandonedpetrescue.org/adopt/adopt-a-cat/ and filter by New Arrivals! 🩵🩷 Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌴🐾

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Our volunteer Julie recently took our adoptable pu Our volunteer Julie recently took our adoptable puppy Kevin out of Abandoned Pet Rescue for a chill day at home 🏡 and here’s what she had to say about him! 🐶

“Kevin was amazing! He is truly a great dog, very well behaved for a puppy for sure! He of course is a nibbler, but I had toys at home so it wasn’t a big deal. 

We loved having him and it was a great day with him!”

Thank you Julie for giving Kevin a break from the shelter! 💗 Kevin is a sweet 10-months-old puppy. He is about 35lbs, enjoys playing and being a goofy puppy, but he will also crawl into your lap for nap time. Kevin is a little shy at first, but he will thrive in a calm home that understands routine and exercise are important for a puppy. When introduced slowly to other dogs, he enjoys playing with the dogs that match his energy. 🐾🎾💕

If you’d like to get to know more about Kevin and/or fill out an adoption application, or if you’d like to become a volunteer like Julie, please visit abandonedpetrescue.org 🩵🩷 Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌴🐕

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Meet Clause this Caturday, an incredibly sweet gir Meet Clause this Caturday, an incredibly sweet girl with a gentle heart and a love for life’s coziest comforts. 😻💕

Clause was found seeking shelter in a car engine on a cold, rainy day, and since then, she’s been slowly learning that the world isn’t such a scary place when you’re safe and loved. 🥹❤️‍🩹

While she may be timid at first, Clause begins to blossom with a little patience, sweet talk, and a few well placed head scratches. She feels most confident when curled up in one of her favorite cozy cat beds, where she loves to roll onto her back for gentle belly rubs and happily makes biscuits. It’s her special way of showing she’s content and starting to trust. 😸🛏️❤️

Clause also finds comfort in the company of other cats and enjoys snuggling up with her kitty friends, which helps bring out her playful and affectionate side. With a calm home, some TLC, and a little time to adjust, Clause is sure to grow into the loving cuddle bug she’s meant to be. If you would like to give Clause the home she’s looking for please fill out an adoption application at aboundedpetrescue.org! 🩷🩵

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

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #caturday #cat
Our graphic designer Erin was just trying to give Our graphic designer Erin was just trying to give our adoptable cat Hera some love when Hera decided she prefers to be airborne! ✈️💞😹 Hera is obsessed with being held and would rather be in your arms as you and her go about your days than anywhere else! 🥹💕🐈‍⬛

Hera is a stunning tortoiseshell mama with a heart just as beautiful as her coat. She was found caring for her five tiny kittens and spent the last month devoted to keeping them safe, healthy, and loved. Now that her babies are a little bigger and more independent, Hera is finally ready to relax and enjoy some attention of her own. 😻💕🥰

This sweet girl absolutely loves affection. If she thinks she isn’t getting enough, she’ll roll, stretch, and flip around until she finally gets the pets she’s been asking for. Her silly little antics make it clear just how much she enjoys being around people, and she’s always happy to soak up every bit of love she can get. 😽💗😸

After being such a wonderful mom, Hera is ready for her next chapter, finding a home where she can be someone’s baby for a change. She’s the perfect mix of loving, playful, and charming, and she’s ready to fill her future home with plenty of tortoiseshell personality and affection. To meet Hera please fill out an adoption application at abandonedpetrescue.org! 🩵🩷

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

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #tortie #trend
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