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MEET SOME OF APR’S NEWEST ALUMNI AND THEIR ADOPTERS.Read more

In this time of uncertainty, the Abandoned Pet Rescue family continues to care for our charges at the shelter. While there is limited access to the shelter, by appointment only, there are dogs and cats still waiting for homes. So, if you are interested in adoption please call us at 954-728-9010 or e-mail us atRead more

Until COVID-19 restrictions are lifted all APR events are postponed. In this time of uncertainty our animals still need your support.  Please make a donation now to support the shelter, our doggies and kitties.Read more

Own stocks or mutual funds that are way up in value? Consider making a gift of stock, instead of cash. Giving to Abandoned Pet Rescue provides you with maximum charitable benefit and can help you reduce or avoid capital gain tax liabilities. More important, this is a great way of maximizing the benefit of yourRead more

There can be huge advantages of making a gift direct to Abandoned Pet Rescue from your IRA (at age 70 ½ IRA holders are required to start making annual withdrawals, but you can donate those amounts, instead with potentially significant tax savings and a really big impact for our water). Ask your tax professional orRead more

This month I’m exploring some of the weird things cats do that I don’t understand even after years of living with a multitude of cats. If you have cats or have ever lived with cats, you will be able to relate to this. Here are some of my “How come’s.” How come cats will invariablyRead more

APR’S 2020 YARD SALE… APR’S 2020 ANNUAL STAFF AND VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER… PHOTOS BY CHERYL DEVLIN… NORTH BEACH GALLERY ANNIVERSARY PARTY AND ERTE EXHIBITION… PET PALOOZARead more

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

Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis with APR Volunteer Jeff Smith at the Genesis Health Institute Holiday Party…… Our friends from Ruff House, Holistic Performance, and Central Bark helped to make Christmas merry and bright for the APR family. Genesis Health Institute celebrates the season in support of APR. Thanks Dr. Cabrera and Dimitri. WINTERFEST FAMILYRead 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