Meet Andy – Your Low-Key, Big-Headed Best Friend
Andy is a lovable, goofy 6-year-old English Bulldog with a giant head and an even bigger heart. Weighing in at 50 pounds of pure squish, Andy is looking for a calm, adult-only, pet-free home where he can soak up all the love and attention for himself.
He’s house- and crate-trained, but he does best with frequent potty breaks—so a family with a flexible schedule would be a great fit. Andy is prone to UTIs, but with prescription food and regular care, he stays healthy and happy.
This cuddlebug thinks he’s a lap dog and loves being close to his people—whether it’s snuggling in bed, watching TV, or turning on the charm for some extra treats. He enjoys chewing on toys and bones, and he’s always up for a gentle game of fetch. Bonus: he adores his naps and doesn’t mind serenading you with some adorable bulldog snoring.
If you're looking for a low-energy companion who will keep you laughing, loving, and maybe wiping up a little drool, Andy is your guy!
Apply to adopt him at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org.
Angus
Breed: Hound & Rhodesian Ridgeback
Size: Large
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: D2024030
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Tan and Black
Weight lbs/oz: 90
Animal Age: 9 years 2 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Selective
Angus aka Gus looks like a Hound / Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. This handsome big boy is around 7-years-young and is a big baby at 90lbs. Gus was found roaming the streets of Fort Lauderdale about a year ago, when one of our dedicated volunteers found him and brought him to the rescue. For the last year, Gus has been collecting stuffed animals and melting hearts with his sweet loving ways.
Angus is crate and potty trained. He is very strong, but with the proper guidance, he walks well on a leash. This gentle giant loves his stuffed toy. You'll often find him nursing on his stuffed toys or his bed as he lays by your feet. Gus would thrive in a home with a fenced yard and a strong pack leader. He has done well meeting other dogs with a slow introduction. He is neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.
To meet Angus, please fill out an adoption application at www.abandonedpetrescue.org. Angus is ready to bring his big smile and his toys to your home!
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Atticus
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier & Pit Bull Terrier
Size: Large
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: D2025048
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Tan/Fawn
Weight lbs/oz: 56.1875
Animal Age: 1 year 6 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Atticus!
Atticus is a gorgeous, 1.5-year-old pup with the most soulful puppy eyes and an adorable little underbite that will melt your heart. This sweet boy loves to give kisses and soak up all the affection he can get. He's incredibly loving, playful, and always ready for a game of fetch or a good sniff on a walk.
Atticus came to Abandoned Pet Rescue after being left in a crate on our doorstep in the middle of the night. Despite his rough start, he has shown nothing but love and sweetness to everyone he meets. He already knows "sit" and "paw," and is eager to keep learning—especially if treats are involved!
He weighs 55 lbs, is fully vetted, microchipped, and is doing well with potty training. He just needs a bit more leash practice.
If you’re looking for a loyal companion who’s equal parts cuddly and playful, Atticus might just be your perfect match.
To adopt Atticus, fill out an application at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org.
Austin
Breed: Shepherd & Siberian Husky
Size: Medium
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: D2024047
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: No
Color: White
Weight lbs/oz: 50
Animal Age: 3 years 11 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Selective
Austin, a three-year-old white Shepherd / Husky mix, has a sweet and affectionate personality with a very silly goofy side. He loves to give hugs, get belly rubs and play fetch! Austin is about 50lbs of fluff. He learned the sit command in under three minutes so he is very smart and enjoys learning, which is good because we are training him to walk well on a leash and other basic commands. He'll do anything for treats! Austin is looking for an active home that enjoys training and understands the intelligence of his breed. He is fully vetted, neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.
If you are interested in adopting Austin, please fill out an adoption application at:
www.AbandonedPetRescue.org
Babycakes
Breed: Black Mouth Cur & Boxer
Size: Medium
Sex: Female
Shelter Code: F2021021
Good With Cats: No
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Tan and Black
Weight lbs/oz: 45
Animal Age: 6 years 0 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Selective
Hi, I'm Babycakes, but my friends call me sweet cakes! I'm a 6-year-old, 45lbs Boxer / Black Mouth Cur mix. I enjoy going for walks, playing fetch and snuggling in comfy beds. I love burrowing under blankets where it's warm and cozy.
I know many commands like sit, paw, heel and have excellent house manners. I love water so if you have a pool, consider me in! I enjoy long walks with the shelter volunteers, especially when the take be inside the pet stores for treats.
I am a smart cookie (or cake, that is), and I'm ready to blow out my candle and make my one wish for a forever home. I'm fully vetted, spayed, vaccinated and microchipped.
To meet Babycakes, please fill out an application at abandonedpetrescue.org
Follow the adventures of Babycakes on Instagram: @baby_cakes_apr
Bean
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier & Terrier
Size: Medium
Sex: Female
Shelter Code: D2020062
Good With Cats: No
Good With Children: Over 12
Color: Brown and White
Weight lbs/oz: 46
Animal Age: 5 years 5 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Selective
I’m beautiful Bean, the rescue queen! To meet me is to love me. I'm about 5-years-young and 45lbs of fun. I look like a Terrier / Kelpie mix with a beautiful red coat. I am crate and potty trained, plus I know many commands. I love to play soccer ...balls and rope toys are my thing! Exploring the world, or at least Florida is so fun and I'm good in the car.
Some human in my past, was cruel and burned me leaving a scar on my back, but I have learned to love and trust again. Please be patient with me as it can take a little time for me to trust, but once I feel comfortable, I promise my love will be furever! I feel most comfortable in a home with no other pets and no children.
I have been patiently waiting for my home for too long. I was saved by Abandoned Pet Rescue from a high-kill shelter in 2020. So please, hurry up and fill out an adoption application at www.abandonedpetrescue.org. Be sure to bring a ball when you come say hi!
Bear
Breed: Rottweiler & Terrier
Size: Large
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: D2021048
Good With Cats: No
Good With Children: Over 12
Color: Black and Brown
Weight lbs/oz: 70
Animal Age: 4 years 5 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Bear – Your Loyal, Toy-Loving Best Friend
Bear is a playful and affectionate 4-year-old Rottweiler/Terrier mix who lives for his toys—especially tennis balls! He’s the undisputed champ of fetch and is always smiling, especially when he’s playing or spending time with his people.
At 70 lbs, Bear is strong on a leash, but thanks to professional training, he knows many commands and is eager to please. He would thrive in a home with a fenced yard where he can run, play, and show off his fetching skills.
Bear is incredibly loyal and sweet with everyone he meets. He gets along well with other dogs he trusts and enjoys making new friends. Currently in a loving foster home, we can confidently say he has excellent house manners and a big, goofy heart. He even lets his foster dress him up—proving just how patient and fun-loving he really is!
If you're looking for a devoted, playful companion with a silly side, Bear could be the perfect match.
Apply to adopt him at www.abandonedpetrescue.org.
Carl
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier & Jack Russell Terrier
Size: Small
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: F2025028
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Brown and White
Weight lbs/oz: 12.25
Animal Age: 7 years 0 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Carl, Your New Best Friend!
Carl is a 7-year-old, 12-pound bundle of love who’s ready to melt your heart. This gentle soul was found in a parking lot with his brother Ian, and despite a rough start, he’s full of affection and joy. Carl adores going on walks and loves to finish them off with a happy little run. He’s a pro at cuddling, enjoys car rides, and never says no to a cozy nap by your side. One of his favorite things? Belly rubs! Give him a good one, and he’ll happily fall asleep in your arms. He’s great with other dogs and has a calm, sweet temperament that makes him a perfect companion for just about anyone. Carl recently visited the vet and was diagnosed with heartworm, but don’t worry it’s already being treated, and he’ll continue receiving full medical care through our shelter. To adopt this cutie Jack Russell mix, complete an application at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org
CiCi
Breed: Hound & Shepherd
Size: Small
Sex: Female
Shelter Code: F2024064
Good With Cats: Selective
Good With Children: Over 12
Color: Brown and Black
Weight lbs/oz: 46.375
Animal Age: 1 year 6 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Cici!
If her eyes could talk, they’d tell you how much she loves her people with her whole heart. This 1-year-old shepherd/hound mix is about 50 lbs of snuggles, energy, and joy!
Cici is a true snuggle queen who adores giving hugs and going on adventures with our volunteers. She may take a little time to warm up to new people, but a few treats and a walk are all it takes for her to become your best friend.
She’s active, playful with other dogs, and already knows basic commands. Cici is very smart, eager to learn, and highly treat-motivated! She’s even gone on day trips to volunteers’ homes and was a perfect guest.
Cici would thrive in a home with a yard or with someone who enjoys an active lifestyle. She’s vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped—ready to meet her forever family.
Think Cici could be your new best friend? Apply to adopt her at www.abandonedpetrescue.org.
Cooper
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier & American Staffordshire Terrier
Size: Large
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: F2023014
Good With Cats: No
Good With Children: Over 12
Color: White and Grey
Weight lbs/oz: 65
Animal Age: 3 years 9 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Cooper is a big squish boy that loves to press himself into your arms for hugs! He is very smart and received extensive training thanks to the organization Magic City K9 that accepted Cooper into their unique training program. Cooper was living with his trainer at Everglades Correctional Facility in Miami where Magic City K9 offers its program to give inmates and dogs a second chance to thrive. Cooper has learned many commands (more than 40!). He was friends with most dogs in the training class, but needs a proper introduction to make dog friends. Cooper is a big softie once he knows you, but can be nervous around strangers, so he needs time to trust new people or a low traffic home is best. Cooper is about 3 -years-old and 65lbs of American Bulldog snuggles. There's no better hug than a Cooper hug!
Now that his training is complete, Cooper is now back at Abandoned Pet Rescue so let's find him a loving home soon!!
He is fully vetted, neutered, microchipped and vaccinated.
To adopt Cooper, complete an adoption application at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org
Duke
Breed: Foxhound & Coonhound
Size: Medium
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: F2025024
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Unknown
Color: Black and Brown
Weight lbs/oz: 40
Animal Age: 2 years 1 month.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Duke!
Duke is a 2-year-old hound with the heart of a guardian and the soul of a survivor. He was found in the Everglades bravely protecting two small dogs—his unlikely little pack. There’s no doubt Duke kept them safe in such a dangerous environment, and now this loyal boy deserves someone to protect and love him.
When Duke first arrived at the shelter, he was scared and unsure, but each day he opens up a little more. Now he greets us with tail wags—and even hugs! He finds comfort in the company of other dogs and lives for tennis balls.
Duke is quiet, house-trained, and full of potential. He’s looking for a patient, loving home where he can finally feel safe and cherished.
Could you be the hero Duke’s been waiting for?
Apply to adopt him at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org.
Emelia
Breed: American Bully & Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Size: Medium
Sex: Female
Shelter Code: F2025006
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Black and White
Weight lbs/oz: 42.5
Animal Age: 2 years 5 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Emelia, a playful black and white low rider Staffie is just 2-years-old and 40lbs of cuteness. She is full of energy and love. This girl enjoys playing with rope toys and she can nearly fly when she jumps up for her toys. Emelia would thrive in an active home with a fenced yard. Wmelia is extremely treat motivated and loves to learn plus she is very goofy.
She is the loudest snorer in the kennel, which is adorable to hear and watch her sleep!
Emelia is spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to be your best friend.
To adopt Amelia Please fill out an application at www.abandonedpetrescue.org
Geraldine
Breed: Husky & Alaskan Klee Kai
Size: Medium
Sex: Female
Shelter Code: F2025011
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Over 12
Color: White and Black
Weight lbs/oz: 37
Animal Age: 1 year 4 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Geraldine!
This sweet and loving 1-year-old pup is as smart as she is stunning. Geraldine looks like an Alaskan Klee Kai—a breed known for its intelligence, beauty, and spirited personality. At just 37 pounds, she’s a perfect smaller-sized companion full of playfulness and heart.
Geraldine loves attention just as much as she enjoys a good run or play session. She’s incredibly clever and would thrive in a home that understands her need for mental stimulation and adventure. Geraldine is always ready for fun!
She’s also a great car buddy and a star at adoption events—friendly, curious, and happy to meet new people. At the shelter, she’s been good with other dogs, though she prefers to keep her toys to herself. For that reason, we simply remove toys during playgroups.
Geraldine is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped—ready to head home with her forever family.
If you're looking for a loyal, playful, and sweet best friend, adopt Geraldine by filling out an application at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org.
Hammie
Breed: English Bulldog & French Bulldog
Size: Medium
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: D2025028
Good With Cats: No
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Black and White
Weight lbs/oz: 44.5
Animal Age: 3 years 5 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Hammie – Your New Best Friend with a Snaggletooth Smile!
Hammie is a 3-year-old bulldog mix with 44 lbs of charm, wiggles, and unforgettable underbite flair. With his signature snorts, goofy grin, and built-in snaggletooth smile, this boy turns heads and steals hearts wherever he goes.
Hammie recently got a break from kennel life and spent a week in a foster home—where he earned an A+ in house manners and proved to be an excellent house guest. He’s a happy, healthy pup who’s both playful and snuggly—the best of both worlds!
He’s curious and friendly on walks, enjoys meeting new people and dogs, and would do great in a home with other friendly pups. Whether he's exploring outside or lounging by your side, Hammie is just happy to be with his people.
Ready to fall in love with a face like that?
Apply to adopt Hammie at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org
Harry
Breed: Great Dane & English Pointer
Size: Large
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: F2025014
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Black and White
Weight lbs/oz: 68.1875
Animal Age: 1 year 8 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Harry is a sweet, goofy, and energetic pup who’s ready to find a home that matches his zest for life. At about 1.5 years old and 68 pounds, Harry is a handsome boy that looks like a Great Dane and English Pointer mix.
This young guy is housebroken and crate trained, which gives him a great start on his journey to becoming the perfect companion. He’s still learning the basics like walking politely on a leash and keeping all four paws on the ground, but with a little training, this goofy boy will absolutely thrive. Harry has a big heart and loves to play with stuffed toys.
Harry would do best with someone who enjoys an active lifestyle and is excited to help him grow into his best self. If you're looking for a playful and loving adventure buddy, Harry might just be your perfect match. Harry is vaccinated, neutered, microchipped and ready to find his forever best friend!
Ready to meet Harry? Complete an application at abandonedpetrescue.org
Harvey
Breed: Hound & Terrier
Size: Medium
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: D2023025
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Brown
Weight lbs/oz: 50
Animal Age: 10 years 1 month.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Harvey has bad luck that he doesn't deserve because he is wonderful dog that just wants a family to love him forever. He was left abandoned outside the shelter with a note saying his family could no longer care for him. And now his current family is moving and cannot take Harvey so he needs to find another home. Harvey, an 10-year-old, 50lb Hound / Terrier mix, is potty trained, knows basic commands and is the perfect balance of playful, but chill. He was previously in a home with kids and other dogs. He loves to be by your side, but does well when left alone or is always up for a car ride if he’s invited to come along on an adventure. Harvey is vaccinated, neutered, microchipped and a healthy senior guy! To meet Harvey, please complete an adoption application at AbandonedPetRescue.org
Hollywood
Breed: Weimaraner & Mastiff
Size: Large
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: F2023002
Good With Cats: No
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Grey & Tan
Weight lbs/oz: 70
Animal Age: 3 years 3 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Holllywood with his dazzling blue eyes and a smooth silver coat. This 70lb, 3-year-old Weimaraner-Hound mix turns heads wherever he goes. Lights, camera, ADOPTION! Hollywood is ready to audition for his furever home!
With his striking good looks and signature hound bark, Hollywood gets a lot of attention, like the star he is! He walks well on a leash and has excellent house manner. Hollywood is friendly with other dogs, but just needs a slow introduction. He is patient and gentle with kids and adults and hugging him is like a squish teddy bear. He is neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
If you think this sweet boy could be the star in your life, please complete an adoption application at www.abandonedpetrescue.org.
Ian
Breed: Jack Russell Terrier & Jack Russell Terrier
Size: Small
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: F2025029
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Unknown
Color: Brown and White
Weight lbs/oz: 14.4375
Animal Age: 7 years 0 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Ian – A Gentle Soul in Search of Comfort and Love
Ian is a sweet senior Jack Russell who wants nothing more than to be by your side—and preferably in your lap. He absolutely loves affection and will happily soak up every gentle pet and cuddle you can offer.
Sadly, shelter life has been tough on Ian. He’s stressed and overwhelmed, which makes it even harder on his health. Ian has arthritis and early kidney disease, but what he really needs most is a calm, loving home where he can feel safe and cherished. A compassionate foster or adopter would truly be a lifesaver for this little guy. Abandoned Pet Rescue will provide his veterinary care and special food.
Ian and his brother were heartbreakingly abandoned in a parking lot when they needed their person the most. Despite everything, Ian is house-trained, enjoys short walks, treats, and most of all—snuggling up close. He’s low-key, well-behaved, and just wants to spend his golden years in peace, surrounded by love.
If you can open your heart and home to foster or adopt Ian, please apply at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org or email Info@AbandonedPetRescue.org.
Jordan
Breed: Terrier & Hound
Size: Large
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: D2024088
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Brown and Black
Weight lbs/oz: 53
Animal Age: 1 year 6 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Jordan is a 1.5 year old, 50-pound Terrier/Hound mix who is available for adoption at Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR), Fort Lauderdale’s only no-kill animal shelter.
Jordan is a playful pup that walks great on a leash and plays very well with other dogs. He quickly reads their play style and adjusts to meet their energy and size. This sweet boy was sadly found with a shock collar embedded into his neck, which no dog deserves. Jordan just wants to please people and he gets so happy when he gets attention (and treats). The shelter trainer raves how smart Jordan is as she quickly taught him basic commands. His favorite game is being chased while he holds his stuffed toys and he has fun running on a dog treadmill. Jordan will fit his brindle body into your lap for snuggle time and he feels like a squishy teddy bear.
Jordan is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to find his forever family! To adopt Jordan, please complete an adoption application at AbandonedPetRescue.org
Lucky
Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier & American Staffordshire Terrier
Size: Large
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: D2023001
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Over 12
Color: Tan and White
Weight lbs/oz: 60
Animal Age: 6 years 5 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Lucky is a handsome quiet Staffordshire Terrier mix weighing approximately 60lbs and about 6 yrs young.This boy is crate and potty trained. He knows many commands and is treat motivated. Lucky loves to play with balls. Lucky can feel uncomfortable around strangers (stranger danger) and can be slow to warm up to new people (specifically men) BUT once he trust you he is a gentle loverboy. If your feeling a little lucky come meet Lucky, he really is the sweetest of all the boys in Ft.Lauderdale. Please complete an adoption application at www abandonedpetrescue.org
Follow the adventures of Lucky on Instagram: @Lucky_APR
Manuel
Breed: Havanese & Norfolk Terrier
Size: Small
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: F2025019
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: No
Color: White and Tan
Weight lbs/oz: 10.8125
Animal Age: 2 years 2 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Manuel – Smart, Goofy, and Making Great Progress!
Manuel is an adorable 2-year-old Havanese mix with a big personality and a whole lot of charm. He’s super smart, loves attention, and walks well on a leash. He’s also got a playful, goofy side and isn’t shy about being vocal when he’s having fun!
Manuel has come a long way since arriving at Abandoned Pet Rescue. He’s making great progress and continues to build trust with the people who care for him. While he can still be unsure around new people and isn't a fan of going into his crate, he's bonding closely with his human friends and is doing well meeting other dogs at the shelter.
Manuel would do best in a calm, adult-only home with someone who has experience and patience to continue helping him grow in confidence. His ideal adopter will understand his reactivity when scared and help him feel secure and loved.
Manuel is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to find his forever home.
Think you're the one to help this sweet, quirky pup shine?
Apply to adopt Manuel at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org.
Mary Ann
Breed: Pit Bull Terrier & Pit Bull Terrier
Size: Medium
Sex: Female
Shelter Code: F2024087
Good With Cats: No
Good With Children: Over 5
Color: Grey & Tan
Weight lbs/oz: 51
Animal Age: 2 years 7 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Mary Ann – the Sweetheart of Abandoned Pet Rescue!
Mary Ann is a 2.5-year-old, 50-pound Pit Bull Terrier with a heart as big as her smile. She's one of the most loving and sweetest dogs you’ll ever meet—she lives for hugs, belly rubs, and snuggles.
Though she may be shy at first, it doesn’t take long (just a few treats!) before she’s laying her head in your lap and soaking up your affection. Mary Ann has even been crowned Miss Canine of APR by local pageant queen Tiffany Coquis, Miss Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. With her soulful eyes and sweet face, she’s often compared to the famous rescue pup Miss Peaches—but she stays humble, dreaming only of a forever home.
Mary Ann is potty trained, walks beautifully on a leash, and strikes a perfect balance between playful and laid-back. She’s friendly with other dogs on walks but would love to be your one-and-only at home, soaking up all the love and attention.
She’s spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to be your best friend.
If you're ready for endless hugs and unconditional love, apply to adopt Mary Ann at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org.
Miley
Breed: Terrier & Hound
Size: Medium
Sex: Female
Shelter Code: F2025031
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Tan/Fawn
Weight lbs/oz: 45
Animal Age: 7 months.
House Trained: Unknown
Good With Dogs: Yes
Miley is just the most adorable puppy with gorgeous eyes and the cutest ears! This sweet girl is about 7-months old and she's playful, gentle and kind to everyone including other dogs. Miley is treat motivated to learn many things and will make a wonderful family dog and best friend. To adopt Miley, please complete an application at AbandonedPetRescue.org
Mistletoe
Breed: Hound & Terrier
Size: Medium
Sex: Female
Shelter Code: F2023093
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Yes
Color: White and Brown
Weight lbs/oz: 43.1875
Animal Age: 3 years 5 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Selective
Meet Mistletoe! If you’re looking for the perfect balance of an affectionate lap dog and a fun-loving adventure buddy, Mistletoe might be exactly what you’re missing! She can sometimes be shy at first meeting, but quickly she will wrap her paws around your arm for hugs!
This 2-year-old, 43 lb hound/terrier mix has an active side; she loves playing fetch, chasing the hose, and splashing around in her paddling pool. On the flip side, Mistletoe is incredibly affectionate—she adores kisses and cuddles and will happily curl up in your lap.
One of her endearing quirks is her unique way of getting back scratches—she rolls her tennis ball along the wall of her kennel to scratch that tricky spot! Mistletoe would love to have a human of her own who has always got her back. She's a sweet, treat-motivated learner who already knows her potty training.
For a lifetime of love and endless kisses, complete an adoption application at abandonedpetrescue.org
Mushu
Breed: Akita & Shepherd
Size: Large
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: D2025015
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Over 12
Color: Black
Weight lbs/oz: 64
Animal Age: 1 year 11 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Mushu – Your New Best Friend!
Mushu is an almost 2-year-old, 64-pound Akita/Shepherd mix available for adoption at Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR), Fort Lauderdale’s only no-kill animal shelter.
This handsome boy looks just like a teddy bear, with his thick black coat and pointy ears. Mushu is very sweet and has a charming personality—just like his namesake from Disney’s Mulan! He may be a little shy at first, but this sweet boy warms up quickly—especially if you have treats! He walks well on a leash, loves toys, and has a goofy, playful side that shines when he’s having fun.
Mushu gets along great with other dogs and especially enjoys walking beside a dog friend. He’s crate trained, potty trained, and fully vetted. Smart and eager to please, Mushu is a quick learner and a joy to be around!
If you're looking for a lovable, fun, and loyal companion, Mushu is your guy!
Apply to adopt him at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org.
Nana
Breed: Dalmatian & Terrier
Size: Medium
Sex: Female
Shelter Code: D2021006
Good With Cats: No
Good With Children: Over 12
Color: White and Black
Weight lbs/oz: 50
Animal Age: 5 years 11 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Selective
Nana is a 5-year-old sweetheart that has been patiently waiting for her forever home for over 4 years. Weighing about 50 lbs, she has the adorable look of a Dalmatian/Terrier mix or perhaps a sweet spotted cow!
Nana’s hugs are unmatched, and she melts for belly rubs, lovingly wrapping her paws around your hand for kisses. She might need some time to warm up, as she can be a bit nervous around new faces. However, once she feels secure with you, she’ll shower you with endless love and affection. Our staff and volunteers who have spent time with her can attest to her sweet nature, as she’s always ready for playtime and snuggles!
Nana needs a superhero adopter—someone understanding with a low-traffic home who can provide a calm environment and allow her the time she needs to adjust. She’s a playful flirt with male dogs but may need some time to build friendships with new canine pals. If you’re looking for a devoted sidekick who could also thrive as your one and only, Nana is ready to be your loving, playful, and occasionally diva-like companion!
To know her is to love her, so please complete an adoption application at www.abandonedpetrescue.org.
*Don’t miss her adventures—follow Nana on Instagram: @Nana__APR
Paige
Breed: Terrier & Terrier
Size: Large
Sex: Female
Shelter Code: D2025016
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Grey & Tan
Weight lbs/oz: 52.0625
Animal Age: 5 years 4 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Selective
Meet Paige – A Gentle Soul Ready to Be Loved
Paige has endured more than her fair share of hardship. Found abandoned on the streets—skin and bones, with open wounds—this incredibly sweet and gentle girl has every reason to be wary. But instead, she meets the world with love, patience, and a heart full of hope.
At around 5 years old, Paige is the perfect balance of relaxed and playful. She loves playing fetch, walks beautifully on a leash, and is fully potty trained. Currently in a foster home with one of our volunteers, she’s been an absolute dream—well-mannered, affectionate, and always eager to please.
Paige is now healthy, spayed, and vaccinated—she just needs to gain a little more weight to be her best self. After such a rough start, she’s finally ready to be someone’s beloved companion. If you're looking for a loyal princess to pamper and cherish, Paige is ready to soak up all the love you have to give.
To meet Paige, please complete an adoption application at www.abandonedpetrescue.org.
Paris
Breed: French Bulldog & French Bulldog
Size: Small
Sex: Female
Shelter Code: D2025049
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Grey & Tan
Weight lbs/oz: 21
Animal Age: 6 years 0 months.
House Trained: No
Good With Dogs: Unknown
Meet Paris – A Sweet Soul in Need of a Special Home
Paris is a loving and resilient 6-year-old French Bulldog who needs a dedicated foster or forever home. She’s currently undergoing 8 weeks of physical therapy and acupuncture at Healing Paws Center to help her recover from a spinal injury—likely due to IVDD, a common condition in Frenchies.
Though Paris has lost mobility in her back legs and bladder control, she is full of life and happiness. She gets around well using her strong front legs and a custom wheelchair, and she’s always eager to greet people with her big smile and even bigger heart.
At just 20 lbs, Paris is easy to manage and a total sweetheart who adores human companionship. She’s not in pain and is receiving excellent care. Thanks to the generous support of the Brady Hunter Foundation, all of Paris’s medical needs and therapy costs are fully covered by Abandoned Pet Rescue.
Paris is currently in a temporary foster home, but that foster will be traveling in July—so she urgently needs a loving place to continue her recovery.
If you can offer Paris the care and attention she deserves, please apply to foster or adopt at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org or email Info@AbandonedPetRescue.org
Pearl
Breed: Whippet & Whippet
Size: Small
Sex: Female
Shelter Code: F2025025
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Tan/Fawn and White
Weight lbs/oz: 13.5
Animal Age: 1 year 1 month.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Meet Pearl!
With her long legs and delicate frame, Pearl looks like a little deer—and she’s just as graceful and gentle. About a year old and weighing only 13 pounds, Pearl is a petite bundle of cuteness who’s ready to find her forever home.
Pearl absolutely lights up when she’s around other dogs. She loves to play and would thrive in a home with a dog sibling or regular doggy playdates. She’s crate-trained, walks nicely on a leash, and is treat-motivated, making her a great candidate for basic training and continued socialization.
Currently in a loving foster home, Pearl is described as affectionate, well-behaved, and a little shy at first—but always very sweet once she warms up.
Pearl is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped—ready to begin her next chapter.
To adopt Pearl, please complete an application at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org.
Peter Pan
Breed: Chesapeake Bay Retriever & Terrier
Size: Medium
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: D2022069
Good With Cats: Unknown
Good With Children: Yes
Color: Brown
Weight lbs/oz: 50
Animal Age: 7 years 8 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Yes
Looking for a dog who's part social butterfly, part lovable weirdo? Meet Peter Pan, the dog who does jazz hands when he sees other dogs (yes, you read that right—jazz hands).
Peter was once on the euthanasia list at an overcrowded shelter, but thanks to Abandoned Pet Rescue, he's now starring on his very own beer label at Gulf Stream Brewery. Move over, celebrity pups—this guy’s got an underbite smile that’s become the face of Four-Legged Lager. And yes, he’s available for belly rubs and pawtographs.
Rescued in 2022, Peter Pan went from skin-and-bones to a 50lb bundle of pure quirky joy. This 6-year-old pup has been charming humans for nearly 2 years at the shelter. He goes to every adoption event in the community including his favorite event called "Pups and Pints" which takes place once a month at Gulf Stream Brewery.
His hobbies? Sunbathing like a total diva, rolling in the grass like he's auditioning for a rom-com, and making friends at the local bar. If you're looking for a drinking buddy with some serious doggy dance moves, Peter Pan is your guy!
He’s dog-friendly and loves enthusiastic, playful roughhousing, so he’s basically the party animal of the dog world. And in the winter? His fur gets all curly, and let's just say that the ladies love it!
Adopt Peter Pan and not only will you gain a best friend—you’ll also get to share one of his signature beers with him (he insists). Apply for this lovable oddball at AbandonedPetRescue.org!
Want more of Peter’s adventures? Follow his quirky, jazzy self on Instagram: @peterpan_apr
Meet Pops – A Big Sweetheart with a Teddy Bear Face
Pops looks like a little black bear with his round face and soulful eyes—and he’s every bit as cuddly as he looks! This 3-year-old, 55-pound bundle of love was sadly left tied up at our shelter, clearly neglected. But despite his rough start, Pops has a heart full of love and a gentle, playful spirit.
He’s currently regrowing some fur due to past neglect, but with a healthy diet and proper care at Abandoned Pet Rescue, he’s already on the mend and looking better every day.
Pops loves to play fetch, walks nicely on a leash, and is well-behaved in his crate. He’s stocky, sweet, and just wants a forever family who will never give up on him again.
To adopt Pops and give him the loving home he deserves, please complete an application at www.AbandonedPetRescue.org.
Sammy
Breed: Boxer & Black Mouth Cur
Size: Medium
Sex: Female
Shelter Code: D2021022
Good With Cats: No
Good With Children: Over 12
Color: Tan and Black
Weight lbs/oz: 45
Animal Age: 5 years 1 month.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Selective
I'm Sammy and am always up for a good time. I make friends with everyone because I have a rock star personality and some say, good looks to match (sorry for bragging). I am a 4 year old Boxer / Black Mouth Cur mix who is eager to learn anything and everything for treats and toys. I love training and know lots of commands such as sit, down, leave it, stay and drop it. Not to toot my own horn but if you're looking for a dog to dominate the agility course, do dog sports or go on jogs with...I'm right here! My favorite games are tug-of-war, fetch and being chased. I dream of a home with a yard so I can run and play, and then I am content to rest and play with my toys. I want so badly to please my human friends and am just hoping to meet someone who likes to have as much fun as I do. Please stop by to meet me .I can be intense sometimes with other dogs, but I have played with submissive dogs. If you'd like to meet me and come play, please complete the adoption application at www.abandonedpetrescue.org
Follow the adventures of Sammy on Instagram: @sammy.apr
Sampson
Breed: German Shepherd Dog & German Shepherd Dog
Size: Large
Sex: Male
Shelter Code: F2018097
Good With Cats: No
Good With Children: Unknown
Color: Brown and Black
Weight lbs/oz: 93
Animal Age: 11 years 8 months.
House Trained: Yes
Good With Dogs: Selective
Hello, I'm Sampson. It's a delight to make your acquaintance. I hold the record for being the longest resident dog at Abandoned Pet Rescue. Spending almost six years in a shelter is quite a long time for a majestic 10 1/2-year-old German Shepherd like me. When I first arrived, I became protective of my kennel, and it takes me a while to trust new human friends. However, I have formed strong bonds with a few staff members and volunteers over the years who enjoy walking, training, and playing with me. I am in need of an experienced adopter who understands my quirks and protective, loyal nature, someone comfortable with my 100-pound size (that's a lot of charm!). I am seeking a soulmate in the South Florida area willing to invest time in getting to know me at the shelter before I transition to a new home. The shelter staff will demonstrate my leash-walking skills (I am even trained to wear a muzzle) and how quickly I pick up new tricks like speak, paw, and sit. I enjoy car rides and have recently discovered the delight of a Starbucks Puppuccino. My dream is to have a peaceful, calm home with a fenced yard and an abundance of squeaky toys (my favorite!). I am looking for a home without cats or kids, but I do enjoy the companionship of other dogs with a proper introduction. If you are interested in knowing more about me, please complete an adoption application at abandonedpetrescue.org. Kindly spread the word about me so I can find my perfect forever home.
Follow the adventures of Sampson on Instagram: @Sampson_APR
Hello there, I'm Scraggles, the tennis ball fetch champion of the world! My favorite stunt is a backflip while catching the ball midair and hitting a perfect landing. I have been at the shelter for over 3 years waiting for my forever home. I am a scruffy, 5 year-old Labrador / Patterdale Terrier mix who weighs 50lbs. I need a home with a yard, even just a small yard, so we can play fetch together. I walk great on a leash and enjoy rolling in the grass for belly rubs. I love treats and am incredibly smart so you can teach me many things. I have never been to an agility course, but any athletic activity is right up my alley. Even though I'm athletic, I am a good balance of calm but playful. I am potty trained and keep my kennel very clean. I prefer being friends with female dogs and just need a little time to get to know them. If you want to meet me and play some ball together, please complete an application at abandonedpetrescue.org
Follow the adventures of Scraggles on Instagram: @ScragglesAPR