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In the words of Dr. Suess, “Things are never quite as scary when you’ve got a best friend.” It seems that has been the very experience of two happy-go-lucky pups, Loki and Shug. These two best friends experienced tremendous change when their owner became unable to care for them any longer. Since their arrival atRead more

As we begin a new year and a new decade, we want to introduce you to several of our residents who are truly special and need a forever home. First say hello to Blackie. Blackie is a Labrador Retriever. Blackie quickly rolls over for belly rubs when she meets you. This sweetheart thinks she’s aRead more

Looking back at this year we have had some amazing successes at Abandoned Pet Rescue. Three of our bonded pairs found forever homes, several of our larger dogs are now living with new families and many of our cats have found new homes as well.  Thanks to so many of you, our volunteer roster hasRead more

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