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Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc

Fort Lauderdale's No-Kill Shelter

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350

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10000

Pets adopted since 1996

200

Animals in our care

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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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1 year old 190 days in shelter
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Thank you @kilwinslasolas for stopping by Abandone Thank you @kilwinslasolas for stopping by Abandoned Pet Rescue so our adoptable dogs (and cats!) could indulge in a little sweet treat 🍦 while they wait for their forever homes! 💕

Enjoy ice cream with cute pups for a great way to spend Friday night! 🍨🐶💖 Stop by Kilwins on Las Olas to meet APR’s adoptable dogs and 10% of your purchase of sweet treats during the event will support our no-kill animal shelter.

Join us for Kilwins Dine & Donate this Friday, November 13th, 2026 from 7 PM – 9:00 PM at Kilwins Ice Cream (809 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301)!

Visit abandonedpetrescue.org to learn more about any of the dogs in this post or our upcoming events! 🩵🩷 Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌴🐾

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #dogs #icecream
Meet Shakira! With a name like Shakira, you know t Meet Shakira! With a name like Shakira, you know this little girl is going to have some serious star power! 🤩😻

If you haven’t seen Shakira, that’s because she’s been living in our adoption center with her buddy Gator, who needs a quiet place due to his heart condition. Gator is looking for a medical foster or adopter who can give him a calm home. 💕🏡

This gorgeous dilute tortie is as sweet as she is beautiful, with an affectionate personality that makes her impossible not to love. 🥰  Shakira adores her people and is always happy to soak up some attention, but she’s also a playful little girl who loves chasing toys, playing with her humans, and having fun with other kitties. She has the perfect mix of cuddly and playful, making her a wonderful companion for anyone looking for a loving feline friend. And just like her famous namesake, Shakira knows how to keep things entertaining! 😸✨

She’s ready to find her forever home and fill it with love, laughter, and plenty of tortie charm. To meet Shakira please fill out an adoption application at Abandonedpetrescue.org! 🩵🩷

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

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #kitten #tortie
We are so grateful to our veterans. Thank you for We are so grateful to our veterans. Thank you for your service! Abandoned Pet Rescue offers a 10 percent discount off of our adoption fees for all military and first responders. These long time pet residents salute you! ❤️🤍💙 

To adopt Cooper, Coraline & Wybie (bonded pair), Amelia, or any of our other dogs or cats, visit abandonedpetrescue.org. 🩵🩷 Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌴🐾

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #veteransday #adopt
Our kittens are hard at work… yes they like to tak Our kittens are hard at work… yes they like to take naps, but it’s part of the job of being cute to find their forever families! 💕😻🏡

Watch the reel to see the cuddle puddle of our Monster High Kittens, plus Lollipop, and Pawlina putting in the work with playtime! 😸✨🪶

To meet our kittens, you can apply at abandonedpetrescue.org 🩵🩷 Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌴🐾

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #kittens #adopt
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