• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • (954) 728-9010
  • info@abandonedpetrescue.org
  • Favorites
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • TikTok iconTikTok
  • Indeed

Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc

Fort Lauderdale's No-Kill Shelter

  • About
    • About Us
    • 30th Anniversary
    • FAQ
    • Board of Directors
    • Financials
    • Helping Pets & People
    • Careers
  • Adopt
    • Adoption Process & Fees
    • Adopt A Cat
    • Adopt A Dog
    • Adoption Application
    • 365+ Club Members
    • Medical Adoptions
  • Donate
    • 30th Anniversary
    • Give Now
    • Wishlist
    • Ways to Give
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer
    • Foster
    • Volunteer Portal
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Propose an Event
    • Past Event Photos
  • Resources
Donate
  • About
    • About Us
    • 30th Anniversary
    • FAQs
    • Board of Directors
    • Financials
    • Helping Pets & People
    • Careers
  • Adopt
    • Adoption Process & Fees
    • Adopt A Cat
    • Adopt A Dog
    • Adoption Application
    • 365+ Club Members
    • Medical Adoptions
  • Donate
    • 30th Anniversary
    • Give Now
    • Wishlist
    • Ways To Give
  • Partnerships
    • Awards
    • Our Pawtners
    • Become A Pawtner
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer Application & Guide
    • Foster
    • Volunteer Portal
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Propose An Event
    • Past Event Photos
  • Resources
    • Need Help? Start Here
  • More
    • Newsletter
    • Press
    • Shop
    • Leave A Review
    • Contact Us
March 2026 Donation Match – Up to $30,000
30th Anniversary banner

30 Years Of
Saving Lives

Celebrate 30 years of saving lives with our special anniversary edition calendar! Perfect for home, office, or as a gift. 100% of proceeds benefit APR

Make A Donation
Learn About APR’s History
Main Homepage Slider

Your New Best Friend Is Waiting

Abandoned Pet Rescue has many wonderful cats and dogs waiting to be your new best friend!

View All Cats
View All Dogs

350

Dogs and Cats rescued annually

10000

Pets adopted since 1996

200

Animals in our care

500

Volunteers helping save lives

Our Mission

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.
Learn how we help pets & people

Our Adoption Process

Happy Tails

350 pets find homes yearly. Click to find your match.

Adopt

Make A Difference

$1,200 is the average cost of sheltering one pet for a year. Make a difference today!

Donate

Get Involved

200 pets need daily care and help finding homes. There’s so much you can do!

Volunteer

Events

Join us for tail-wagging good times! Explore upcoming events and help make a difference while having fun!

Events Calendar

Featured Pets

These are our featured friends of the month! Click their profiles to see photos, read their stories, and learn how they could join your family. Looking for more furry pals? Click the “All Cats” and/or “All “Dogs” button(s) below.

365+ Club

Mary Ann

3 years old 491 days in shelter
Terrier, Pit Bull
View All Dogs
365+ Club

Swaddles

4 years old 1335 days in shelter
Domestic Shorthair
View All Cats

Join the Abandoned Pet Rescue Newsletter

Sign up to get the latest pawesome news, heartwarming adoption stories, volunteer opportunities, upcoming events, and more! Never miss a meow-ment!

Select list(s) to subscribe to


By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Meet Our Pawtners

Brady Hunter Foundation

Brady Hunter Foundation

Community Foundation

Community Foundation

Edward & Gale McBride Foundation

Edward & Gale McBride Foundation

LB Charitable Foundation

LB Charitable Foundation

Leslie L. Alexander Foundation

Leslie L. Alexander Foundation

Shepard Milner Wardlaw Foundation

Shepard Milner Wardlaw Foundation

William H. Donner Foundation

William H. Donner Foundation

The Batchelor Foundation

The Batchelor Foundation

See Hope In Action

abandonedpetrescue

For three decades, Abandoned Pet Rescue has served For three decades, Abandoned Pet Rescue has served as a no-kill animal shelter located in Fort Lauderdale and neighboring in Wilton Manors. 🌴🐾

Thank you to the commissioners of the City of Fort Lauderdale and the City of Wilton Manors for proclaiming March 21, 2026 as Abandoned Pet Rescue Day. πŸŽ‚πŸ’–πŸŽ‰

These local governments, businesses, and residents from both communities have been a pillar of support for our shelter for 30 years. We are honored by this recognition! πŸ˜»πŸ’•πŸΆ

Learn about APR’s mission at abandonedpetrescue.org 🩡🩷 

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #wiltonmanors #adoptdontshop
Today is Abandoned Pet Rescue’s 30th Birthday! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚πŸ’– Today is Abandoned Pet Rescue’s 30th Birthday! πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‚πŸ’– Our cats and dogs are celebrating this milestone because they know that they are safe at our no-kill shelter while they wait to be adopted. πŸΆπŸ’πŸ±

Since APR began in 1996, we have saved more than 10,000 animals. ❣️ Celebrate our birthday by doubling your donation up to $30,000 during our Birthday Fundraiser. ❀️

Give a gift at abandonedpetrescue.org, on our linktree in bio or by donating directly on this post. Thank you for supporting Abandoned Pet Rescue and our no-kill animal shelter for 30 years. 🩷🩡

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #dogs #cats
Meet Halo, a striking black cat with a tiny splash Meet Halo, a striking black cat with a tiny splash of white on his chest and the very tip of his tail, like he was gently dipped in paint. πŸ«ŸπŸŽ¨πŸˆβ€β¬›

For weeks, Halo lingered near the front of the shelter, always just out of reach. He was curious but cautious, watching from a distance as we left food out for him each day. With time, patience, and a little luck, we were finally able to bring him inside and we are so glad we did. πŸ€πŸ€βœ¨

Now safe, Halo has revealed his true personality. Incredibly sweet, affectionate, and full of charm. He loves attention and happily soaks up pets from anyone willing to give them. His big, golden eyes are impossible to miss and seem to hold stories of his time outside. Halo is ready to leave his wandering days behind and find a forever home where he’ll be loved and cherished. πŸ‘πŸ’–

If you’re looking for a cat with a soft heart and a memorable gaze, Halo might just be the one. To meet Halo please fill out an adoption application at abandonedpetrescue.org! 🩷🩡

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

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #catvideo #catoftheday
Sweet Hershey can really use a nice foster home as Sweet Hershey can really use a nice foster home as a shelter environment is not ideal for a 13-year-old pup. 🍫❣️

Hershey needs to be the only pet, but otherwise she is really easy. She is potty trained, playful & chill, good with all people and kids. She walks well on a leash, other than occasionally barking at other dogs, but she's just 20lbs so she is not difficult to handle even when pulling. 

All needed pet supplies are provided. We believe she's getting overlooked due to a "beauty mark" on her eye, which is just an old lady growth that can't be removed. Hershey is overall a healthy, senior girl. β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉπŸ˜’

If you are thinking about fostering and want to learn more about Hershey, please complete a foster application under the volunteer section of abandonedpetrescue.org. πŸ₯°πŸΎ
 Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no-kill shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌴🐾

#aprfll #nokillshelter #fortlauderdale #chihuahua #seniordog
Follow on Instagram
Best Friends Network 2024Best of Fort Lauderdale 2024GuideStarCandidBest Friends Network 2024Best of Fort Lauderdale 2024GuideStarCandid

With You, We Can

Every animal we rescue, heal, and rehome begins with your support.

Donate

Open 7 Days A Week

12PM - 5PM

1137 NE 9TH AVE
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Open Google Maps

  • (954) 728-9010
  • info@abandonedpetrescue.org

Media/Press inquiries: press@abandonedpetrescue.org

Donation/Sponsorship inquiries: support@abandonedpetrescue.org

  • About
  • Adopt
  • Donate
  • Volunteer
  • Events
  • Resources

STAY CONNECTED WITH APR

Select list(s) to subscribe to


By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: . You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

  • Favorites
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • TikTok iconTikTok
  • Indeed
Abandoned Pet Rescue is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempt not-for-profit organization. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free within the state 1-800-435-7352 or visiting the website www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.
Copyright © 2026 Β· Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc
Made with ❀️ by Moondog Development