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Little did I know how life-changing a seemingly random trip to my local Walgreens would be, in fact, it was supernatural.  I walked through the door and there they were two angels – Cheryl, an APR volunteer, and Gumby, one of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever met.   Whatever the errand, it was undoubtedly forgotten as Read more

By Heather Juliao As one of the largest no-kill shelters in South Florida, Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) relies on support from the community through fostering. With its mission of being devoted to the lives of all animals, APR cares for medical fosters. Medical fosters are pets that are in need of a home that canRead more

IS YOUR CAT AT RISK? An extremely contagious feline virus is spreading through Broward County and it could put unvaccinated kittens and cats at risk. WHAT IS IT? The virus Feline Panleukopenia (FP), known as Pan Leuk, comes from the feline parvovirus, and can be transmitted to your cat by other cats or humans. TheRead more

Ask anyone who owns a dog or a cat, and they will likely agree that nothing brings more color or life to one’s home than a pet. I can attest that my APR alumnus, Milo, is the primary source of exuberance in our household. So, naturally, I jumped at the chance to register when IRead more

Few things in life are certain, especially when it comes to cats. They’re cute and lovable, but also fiercely independent and prone to behaving in mysterious ways, sometimes even downright odd. But one thing’s for sure: cats love to rub on things, including people. It seems weird; after all, humans don’t feel the need toRead more

  There was no doubt that when I adopted my dog, his life would do a complete u-turn. When he was just a puppy, Milo and his family were cruelly left to fend for themselves in a parking lot. Nowadays, Milo only finds himself in a parking lot when we’re getting him a puppaccino atRead more

We all have likely experienced the loss of a pet.  We turn inward and grieve but after time passes, we usually begin to feel the need to find a new attachment… someone to love, to hold, to cherish while keeping us company.  This month’s story is exactly about that. The search and the outcome creatingRead more

One of our young supporters hopes to be a writer one day. Recently, he was sitting with some friends and asked them to, “give me two words and in 15 minutes I will create a poem about those words.”   Here is “Kitty Litter” by Jason Guagliardo.  We hope you enjoy it!   The soundRead more

More than 20% of dogs have some form of separation anxiety and have additional needs. If you are adopting a dog, they may have had a rough start in life and it is important to help them to feel safe and secure. This will reduce the possibility of separation anxiety and help you to dealRead more

Many people ask, “how do I donate to APR?”  This month we’re going to give you a list of creative ideas that we hope will include the right one for you. A very popular program today is “Facebook Fundraisers.” Instead of receiving gifts for your birthday, anniversary or special occasion ask your Facebook Friends toRead more