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As of this publication these are your top 12 choices in the APR 2022 Calendar Photo Contest.  But 96 dogs and cats still want to be this years’ winners.  You have until midnight tonight, August 1, 2021 to vote for your favorites. So, VOTE NOW.   https://www.gogophotocontest.com/abandonedpetrescue WE’RE BACK OUT HOPING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. ThanksRead 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

JUNE brought us great challenges and great joy as well. More than 70 kittens ended up on our door step because it was the birthing season. We asked for you help to feed all of these unexpected arrivals and though your cash and food donations we were overwhelmed with your generosity. And the local mediaRead 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

SHOWING OFF OUR BEST AND BRIGHTEST YESTERDAY FOR NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY.  THEY’RE STILL WAITING FOR YOU TO PROVIDE THEIR FOREVER HOME. Look at these top model smiles! Our adoptable dogs had a blast having their portraits taken by our team member Cheryl D. After being a devoted APR employee for years, CherylRead more

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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

            I was told at my last visit to my primary physician that my blood pressure was getting to the place where he is recommending medication to control it, and he wanted a week’s worth of readings to confirm his diagnosis. I borrowed a blood pressure monitor from my son-in-law who also struggles with theRead more

BOAT SHOW WEEKEND BRINGS US TO LAS OLAS… STILL A CHANCE TO CREATE A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!Read more

NBC 6-IN-THE-MIX HOST JEN HERRERA KICKS OFF ABANDONED PET RESCUE’S CHRISTMAS IN JULY ZOOM PARTY… APR’S RAISE THE ROOF CAMPAIGN BEGINS WITH A FRESH LOOK FOR A NEW SEASON.  BRIGHT NEW COLORS AND NEW AIR CONDITIONING ARE MAKING THE SHELTER AND ADOPTION CENTER A BETTER PLACE FOR EVERYONE.Read more