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Last year, Abandoned Pet Rescue began a partnership with on-going donor Peter Logudice to underwite the Zachary Serra Scholoship, designed to support the efforts of students desiring to pursue education in the shelter and veterianry fields. At the same time APR began another partnership, this one with the organization Arc Broward that’s mission is toRead more

It’s December! That means we’re feeling festive, recuperating from our Thanksgiving meals, and gearing up for a month-long season of giving, celebrating, maybe reflecting on the past year. Our pets, as family, are very much a part of the festivities, and we know we need to be mindful of more common hazards around this timeRead more

Abandoned Pet Rescue’s Hugs & Kisses: Totally 80’s Party was a blast and helped raise significant funds for our no-kill animal shelter. Thank you to everyone who attended and volunteered to make this event a success including our event committee chaired by Malena Egana. We are grateful for our generous sponsors: RBC Wealth Management, AmericaRead more

(Dispelling the mindless drivel that black cats are bad luck) 1) You will be given lots of love.  Black (and black/white or tuxedo cats) are just as affectionate and loving as their relatives of any other color.  Actually, black cats are not really black, but very deep hues of other colors like brown, tabby orRead more

WHAT A GREAT OCTOBER WEEKEND AT CALI COFFEE IN HOLLYWOOD AND PEMBROKE PINES.  THANKS SINGLE FIN DENTAL AND MOON DOG BAKERY FOR MAKING THESE EXTRA SPECIAL EVENTS. HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM SOME OF YOUR FRIENDS AT ABANDONED PET RESCUE. ————————————————————————————— AND THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS AT BOHEMIAN LATIN GRILL ON COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD FOR THROWING A GREATRead more

Abandoned Pet Rescue was deeply moved recently when the students and faculty of Fort Lauderdale’s Christ Church School presented APR with an incredible donation that was raised by the students’ who operated lemonade stands. The lesson for the students was to learn about acts of kindness and giving back to those in need. It wasn’tRead more

Have you ever wondered why your cat rubs against your ankles?  Cat experts will tell you that it’s a sign of affection and because they are letting you know that you belong to them.  It also stimulates their pheromone glands which create a unique scent produced by each individual cat that they use to markRead more

SHOWING OFF APR’S DOGS AND CATS HAS BECOME A TRADITION AT THE ANNUAL FORT LAUDERDALE FEMALE BREWFEST. THANKS FRANCES AND ANDREW FOR YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT. WHAT A GREAT EVENT. PRIDE PETS LAUNCHES ITS NEWEST EVENT AT ESPLANADE PARK IN FORT LAUDERDALE.Read more

Here’s an update… After four months of extensive training by the organization Magic City K9, Cooper is ready for adoption. 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, leashRead more

BUY TICKETS NOW! DO YOU HAVE AN ITEM OR GIFT CARD TO DONATE TO OUR SILENT AUCTION OR KNOW SOMEONE WHO HAS AN ITEM OR GIFT CARD TO DONATE?  EMAIL  apr.malena@gmail.com TO LET US KNOW. OR BECOME A SPONSORRead more