FAQs

Abandoned Pet Rescue is Fort Lauderdale’s NO-KILL animal shelter, dedicated to rescuing and sheltering abandoned and abused pets, then finding them loving homes. APR cares for up to 100 cats and 35 dogs daily in a facility with free-roaming cat rooms, air-conditioned dog kennels, a play yard, and an onsite veterinary clinic.

APR began in 1996 when a group of volunteers who were trapping, neutering and releasing community cats saw the need to help abandoned pets. They registered APR as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, funded entirely by donors and grants. Donations are tax-deductible.

📍 1137 NE 9th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale
Located in the Lake Ridge neighborhood off Flagler Drive, near the railroad tracks north of Sunrise Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Open 7 days a week, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Closed only on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Read about our Adoption Process by clicking here

Puppies (under 1 year): $175
Dogs (1+ years): $150
Two puppies/dogs: $250
Kittens (under 1 year): $75
Cats (1+ years): $60
Two kittens/cats: $100
Veterans, service members, and first responders get a 10% discount.

Every pet is examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, microchipped, spayed/neutered, tested, treated for common illnesses, and given flea/tick preventatives.

Yes. Broward County requires all pets to have a rabies tag with a 1-year or 3-year rabies vaccine. Tags can be purchased at Broward County Animal Care & Adoption or broward.org. Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Animal Services also require pets to have a rabies tag.

– Volunteers must be 16+ to work unsupervised.
– Teens (14-15 years old) may volunteer with a parent/guardian and can earn community service hours.
– Dog handlers/walkers must be 18+.
– All volunteers must sign a hold-harmless agreement.
– Apply here: Volunteer Application

APR is supported solely by donations and grants. APR is run by a small staff, many volunteers, and a six-member volunteer Board of Directors.

Yes! APR participates in community events to promote pet adoptions and raise funds. You can propose an event here: Propose an Event

On average, APR rescues 350 cats and dogs annually and finds homes for just as many each year including Medical Adoptions for pets with ongoing medical needs.

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