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Abandoned Pet Rescue is thrilled to tell you about a new effort with Arc Educates, a social enterprise of the innovative non-profit Arc Broward in launching an Animal Care Certificate Program. The 15-week program will train individuals with disabilities and those with other barriers to employment to provide care that promotes and maintains the well-being of animals. TheRead more

APR CURB APPEAL… APR Board Member and artist Jeanne Dawson-Lalli commissioned artist Marie Franco to create a new mural on the front of our adoption center with curating assistance from Maxence Doytier. Adoptable cats & dogs were the muse for Franco’s stunning work of art. To see more of Franco’s talent, follow Marie Franco Art onRead more

The use of essential oils has become increasingly widespread over the last few years. While wildly popular, scientific support about the positive health effects is limited and contradictory. This is particularly true when discussing health effects on your pet. How safe are these essential oils for our pets? Many essential oils, such as eucalyptus oil,Read more

THE STORIES YOU ARE ABOUT TO READ ARE OF A LOVING ANIMAL, BUT ONE WHO IS IN NEED OF A VERY SPECIAL ADOPTER. ABANDONED PET RESCUE IS COMMITED TO FINDING A SUITABLE HOME FOR THIS DOG. READ THE STORIES, LOOK AT THE PHOTOS AND VIDEO, AND IF YOU FEEL YOU MIGHT BE A QUALIFIED CANDIDATERead more

The best thing you can do for your pets is to plan ahead so you are ready to care for them during a disaster. Bring your pets indoors as soon as local authorities say a storm is coming and have your pet emergency preparedness kit ready. If a hurricane is likely in your area, Miami-Dade County and the National WeatherRead more

This month we want to provide special recognition in several areas.  First to Chesi and Addison Williams.  Their decision to adopt Jude, a bull terrier mix who suffers from Cerebellar Hypoplesia is one of the truly selfless and loving acts of kindness. The story began in September 2020 when long time APR volunteer Don AndersonRead more

Adopting a senior dog is one of the best decisions you could ever make and were not talking about for young people. We’re talking about seniors for seniors. Senior dogs are sweet souls arguably more eager for love and affection than rambunctious puppies. Sure, older canines present their fair share of challenges. Yet pet loversRead more

Ringworm is a common skin infection in both dogs and cats. The name is a bit misleading since ringworm is not caused by a worm but by a common fungus found everywhere in the world. And, many times, the infection is not ring-like at all but can take on a variety of appearances. Ringworm infection,Read more

The dictionary defines the word generosity as: “The quality of being kind, understanding, and not selfish.” Whether it is Brooke Trace from the NOBE Art Gallery on Ft. Lauderdale Beach, or the shoppers at Pet Supermarket across South Florida, the owners of the Genesis Health Institute in Wilton Manors or the team from the BrowardRead more

As we enter the New Year, we want you to know how grateful we are to our adopters for creating forever homes for the thousands of pets that have come through the shelter.  The adoption process at Abandoned Pet Rescue takes a little time, but remember our goal is creating forever homes, so it isRead more