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Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc

Fort Lauderdale's No-Kill Shelter

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APR’s 2027 Calendar is on Sale Now!

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350

Dogs and Cats rescued annually

10000

Pets adopted since 1996

200

Animals in our care

500

Volunteers helping save lives

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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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Billy

1 year old 187 days in shelter
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Columbia

7 years old 2353 days in shelter
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National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is celeb National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week is celebrated annually during the first full week of November, but we want to appreciate our staff and volunteers for what they do every week! Thank you for all you do to help the animals in our care. πŸ˜»πŸ’•πŸΆ

If you would like to share your appreciation for what shelters do, you can make a tax deductible donation to APR at abandonedpetrescue.org/make-a-donation/ 🩷🩡 all the animals in this video are currently available for adoption! 

Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌴🐾

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #animalrescue #adoptdontshop
Mouse and Pixel are two sweet seniors who have bee Mouse and Pixel are two sweet seniors who have been waiting their whole lives at Abandoned Pet Rescue. β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉπŸ˜Ώ They wanted you to know that our 2027 Pets & Their Favorite Places Calendar is on sale for only $10, and that it supports pets like them while they wait to be chosen! βœ¨πŸ—“οΈ Their photo is the cover for November! πŸˆπŸπŸˆβ€β¬›

We’re so grateful to everyone who entered their pets and voted. Thank you to our calendar sponsors for supporting APR’s lifesaving work. ❣️

You can now order your calendars online and pick them up at Abandoned Pet Rescue! πŸ“²πŸ’• To order, visit our linktree in bio on IG or visit https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/Xb6Mfw on FB.

To adopt Mouse and Pixel (they are a bonded pair) or to help adoptable pets like them, visit abandonedpetrescue.org! 🩷🩡 Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌴🐾

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #seniorcats #cats
Join Abandoned Pet Rescue, our adoptable Roxie & B Join Abandoned Pet Rescue, our adoptable Roxie & Billy, and bring your pets, friends and neighbors to Christ Church’s Blessing of the Animals service tomorrow morning! β˜€οΈπŸΆβœ¨

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. πŸ§ΈπŸ’–πŸ™

πŸ“² For more information on @roxieandbillyapr or our other upcoming events, visit abandonedpetrescue.org! 🩡🩷 Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌴🐾

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #dogs #southflorida
Meet Lollipop this Caturday, 🍭 a little kitten who Meet Lollipop this Caturday, 🍭 a little kitten who is just as sweet as her name! 🍬😻 

This adorable girl loves to roll around for attention, soaking up every pet, cuddle, and bit of love she can get. πŸ’• She has a playful and silly personality that will keep you smiling, but she’s always ready to slow down for some affection. πŸ˜ΈπŸ’—

With her sweet nature and irresistible charm, Lollipop is the perfect little treat for anyone looking to add some extra sweetness to their life! ✨ To meet Lollipop please fill out an adoption application at Abandonedpetrescue.org! 🩷🩡

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

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #kitten #caturday
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