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       Animal neglect is the failure to provide basic care required for an animal to thrive. At first glance, such cases may seem less egregious than a single, brutal act of violent abuse, but severe neglect can mean extended periods of extreme suffering resulting in permanent injury or death.        ARead more

A shelter is no place for a dog or cat with special needs. This month we want you to meet a few special pets who could use your care, love, and affection. Jude is the best cuddle buddy! He has a condition called Cerebral Hypoplasia that causes him to wobble when he walks. It doesn’tRead more

Don Anderson became the face of Abandoned Pet Rescue, even though he never held an official position with the no-kill shelter. He spent much of his final years volunteering at the Fort Lauderdale shelter and finding places for abandoned dogs and cats to live, often at his own house. Anderson, 80, died unexpectedly in hisRead more

For several months now organizations and individuals have been asking APR to participate in events across the community.  Our Board of Directors was hesitant to say yes as we navigated the slowly declining impact of COVID-19. But we are pleased to let you know that we are returning to the outside world to again participateRead more

It’s Kitten season.  That’s right, the time of year when cats mate and new babies are born.  In Broward County alone there are more than 400,000 cats roaming wild and this year the numbers grew more dramatically because of the pandemic. There are many organizations and individuals who pay for the spaying and neutering ofRead more

PREPPING FOR YOUR DOG As we wrap up National Adopt A Shelter Pet day we though it would be a good time to provide you with information about what you need to do to prepare for becoming a new adoptive pet parent. The first few days in your home are special and critical for aRead more

At the end of this month (April 30, 2021) we will celebrate National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day. It’s a day that has been created to raise awareness for the millions of animals waiting for their forever homes in shelters across the country. If you’re considering adopting a rescue animal Abandoned Pet Rescue is theRead more

Like many great legends, Abandoned Pet Rescue’s esteemed mission is rooted in humble beginnings. This month marks the 25th anniversary of Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR), widely known as one of the largest no-kill shelters in South Florida. At a time when animal shelters were much more limited, what was the catalyst for this saving grace toRead more

SPARKLES UPDATE… Sparkles is a 1-year-old American Stafford Terrier mix who came to Abandoned Pet Rescue limping and scarred from being hit by a car. After x-rays and evaluation by a veterinarian and an orthopedic surgeon, it was determined that Sparkles has a carpal fracture and dislocation of her front leg requiring surgery, a customizedRead more

We’re always wondering what it might take to find a forever home for an abandoned dog or cat.  In this case it was a young woman’s love for cats and her insatiable interest in that new video sharing social networking service called TIKTOK. Erin Crisp started as a volunteer at another shelter but needed toRead more