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Fort Lauderdale's No-Kill Shelter

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Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc.
1137 NE 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 (954) 728-9010
4.6 (526)
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Christa Solik
Christa S.
12 months ago•google
We had an incredible experience with Abandoned Pet Rescue and cannot recommend them enough. From the very start, Erica and the entire team made the adoption process seamless and stress-free. Their responsiveness and deep knowledge of the dogs in their care showed their dedication to finding the perfect match for both the pet and the family.One of the most heartwarming aspects of working with them was their clear commitment to the well-being of every dog. They truly prioritize whatโ€™s best for each animal, ensuring they are placed in a loving and suitable home. We originally intended to foster, but thanks to their guidance and support, we โ€œfoster failedโ€ in the best possible wayโ€”adopting our amazing new pup!If you're considering adoption or fostering, Abandoned Pet Rescue is a wonderful place to start. They go above and beyond, and weโ€™re so grateful to have found our newest family member through them. Read More
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Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We are thrilled to have helped you find your newest family member! We wish you many happy years together! Sincerely, The APR team
Michelle Blake
Michelle B.
11 months ago•google
The staff and adoption process at APR is amazing. You can tell right away they love and take very good care of all the animals. From setting up the first meeting with our 2 kitties Lexi & Lily, to the adoption process has been flawless. Luna, who attended us was very nice and a wealth of knowledge. This is our first time ever having a pet and her advice and ongoing support is priceless and very much appreciated. 10/10 recommend APR! Best decision ever! Read More
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Hi Michelle, Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We wish you many happy years with Lexi and Lily! Sincerely, The APR team
Apostle Patrice Delorantis
Apostle P.
5 years ago•google
I haven't been here yet. I wanted to post something because Karen called me back after I inquired about a dog named King. Unfortunately the foster parents may keep him but she was so very nice. When I mentioned my fur baby passed recently I could feel the compassionate l๐Ÿ’ve. Bless this place because for some its just a business! I did not get that feeling here.Thank you for all you do! Read More
Michael Walkowski
Michael W.
9 years ago•google

Where we should all go for our next family member....s!!

Hakan Kop.
Hakan K.
11 months ago•google
We recently adopted a dog from the shelter and had a wonderful experience. The staff was incredibly helpful, friendly, and supportive throughout the whole process. They answered all our questions and made sure we found the right match. Our new dog is healthy, happy, and already feels like part of the family. Thank you for everything! Hippo said hello to everyone there.๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ˜Š Read More
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Hi Hakan, Thank you for adopting Hippo and taking the time to share your adoption experience! May you have many wonderful years with that sweet boy! Sincerely, The APR team
John Franzen
John F.
7 years ago•google

Amazing foundation for pet adoption

Michelle Valencia
Michelle V.
1 year ago•google
The staff at Abandoned Pet Rescue are amazing. So caring!We adopted Athena ( kitty) and they have been available for any and all questions I have had as a nervous new cat mom. She was already chipped and spayed. I love that if she were ever to get lost and we were unreachable APR would be her safe haven.They do not do same day adoptions and right fully so. I was so eager to get a furry friend, I didn't understand why I couldn't just walk out with her at first.After going through the adoption process it was clear that they care about their furry residents. From daily care to ensuring they go to homes/ families that truly understand what it means to take on the responsibility of caring for a pet.A big thank you to Luna for making us a family of 3 Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi Michelle, Thank you for adopting Athena and taking the time to share your adoption experience. We're so happy for the 3 of you! Sincerely, The APR team
Sharon McD Pasquale-Conte
Sharon M.
6 years ago•google
I've had the most awesome experience at this no kill temporary home for cats. Although I've made multiple visits, I have yet to check out the dog area. So my review is strictly about the cat living spaces and the amazing, caring staff and volunteers who keep this place running.At first it's overwhelming seeing so many felines in one space, (they have several rooms and most all cats get to live in a colony setting with human interaction.) It's really cool.I love the two week application process. It's brilliant! I certainly think it helps to ensure the adoptees are going to a forever home and are not an impulse indulgence just because they're adorable.I have visited more than 7 no kill shelters, the Broward county animal rescue and the humane society; this was my favorite, so my family adopted 2 cats and hope to have adopt a 3rd in the near future.๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ˜ป๐Ÿ‘ทโ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿฝ๐ŸŽจ- Sharon & Robin Read More
Terry Fredrick
Terry F.
11 months ago•google

they appeared to care about what happens to the animals. our vet said they are in good shape and well cared for. i think you can feel confident rescuing an animal from them.

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Hi Terry, Thank you for your kind words and for adopting Trumpet & Toto. We are so grateful and wish you all the best! Sincerely, The APR team
Lisa Fama
Lisa F.
11 months ago•google

So happy to have found love and adopted the purrfect kitty. They really make sure they go to great homes and are good fits. A caring facility.

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Hi Lisa, Thank you for adopting and for taking the time to share your adoption experience. We wish you many happy years together! Best of luck with your new kitty! The APR team
Steffani Barnett
Steffani B.
1 year ago•google
We rescued our Olive girl from here! Everyone was so friendly and great. They have been super supportive and knowledgable. The whole staff is wonderful! I highly recommend them when looking to adopt. Kara has been a huge help. Super sweet and caring. I canโ€™t wait to volunteer! Read More
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Thank you for adopting precious Olive! We are so happy for both of you! Thank you for sharing your adoption experience and your kind words! Sincerely, The APR team
Marina Manso
Marina M.
12 months ago•google

We had a great experience with Abandoned Pet Rescue! We would definitely chose them again ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿผ Hereโ€™s our little baby โ€ฆ

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your adoption experience and for adopting! We wish you many happy years with your new little baby! Sincerely, The APR team
Brittney Hoaglund
Brittney H.
1 year ago•google
We had a kind and caring experience adopting our sweet and cute pup from APR! They really care about all the animals there with constant praise and walks to enjoy their day and get them ready to adopt and find their forever home! They followed up with us on the same day we filled out the application and gave us a meet and greet appointment for that weekend (next day) and pickup after getting neutered the following week!! They provided us with some supplies to make his transition easier and followed up with us to confirm we completed all medication he went home with. Happy to continue to share our little guyโ€™s story with their alumni page! Thanks for adding such a big blessing to our lives!! Read More
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Thank you for adopting and for sharing your experience and sharing with others the APR process to help match pets and families:)
Terri
Terri
6 years ago•google
I give regular donations of items my clients give me to this organization. It's local and I know people who have adopted from here. The animals are well taken care of (with what means they have available to them) and the staff seems to really care about the well-being of them that I can see. I wouldn't mind volunteering a few hours a week to help them out. Read More
Smith Son
Smith S.
7 years ago•google

Take care of your pets, a little responsible behavior will not kill

Jin Rath
Jin R.
1 year ago•google

2 years flew by! It was 2 years ago I adopted Zori (now Slaine) and she's still the light of my life. I'm eternally grateful for this rescue for pairing me with my perfect match.

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Awe, we love to heat this update and are so happy to hear that Slaine is doing well! Thank you for adopting! Sincerely, APR Team
stephenie dearruda
stephenie d.
6 months ago•google

Absolutely amazing staff! The process was fast and efficient. Thank you for our forever fur babies! Parker and Brownie are loving it!

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Hi Stephanie, Love these pictures! Those kitties look like they are in kitty heaven! We are thrilled that Parker and Brownie found their forever home with you! May you have many wonderful years together! Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your experience with us! Sincerely, The APR team
Sabrina Suppe
Sabrina S.
2 years ago•google
Adopted my lovely cat, mango (formerly named trick) back in December from Cheryl. She was great and thorough in making sure mango went to a great home. The process was long but I appreciated all the thought they put into making sure the pets go to a great home. Mango gets along great with our other cat and Iโ€™m so glad we rescued him from here! Read More
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Response from owner:

We are so happy to hear that Mango has been a wonderful addition to your home! Thanks again for adopting and for your 5-star review! Sincerely, The APR Team
Frederick Hugo
Frederick H.
1 year ago•google

I haven't found my next "soul mate" yet, but the staff here are all such wonderful people that care so much for these animals I'm still looking, and I hope I find one there

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We hope you find your soul mate too! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! Best of luck, The APR team
Nicole Crowell
Nicole C.
11 months ago•google
The level of care and dedication APR has for their animals is above and beyond! We recently adopted our beautiful Pepper, a mix breed 5 month old puppy, who is amazing, she is settling in and adapting better than we were expected and I know it's because of the way she was cared for there. Erica was our main point of contact and she was prompt and upfront through the whole process. They sent us home with everything we needed to get started and followed up. We are forever grateful we found them and our sweet Pepper! Thank you! Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi Nicole, Thank you for taking the time to share your adoption experience! We are so happy Pepper found her forever family with you!. May you have many happy years with your new bestie! Sincerely, The APR team
Carie Cotter
Carie C.
6 years ago•google

Honest and caring. I still haven't found a dog. But when I was there the girls showed me a dog with her back to me and that she wasn't very friendly and I was wondering how she's doing

James Brunet
James B.
1 year ago•google
I had an amazing experience with Abandoned Pet Rescue! I adopted my kitten from them, and the entire process was incredibly simple, quick, and easy. The staff was friendly, professional, and clearly dedicated to finding loving homes for their animals. They took the time to ensure I had all the information I needed to care for my new friend, and I could tell they genuinely cared about the well-being of every pet.The facility was clean, well-organized, and full of animals waiting for their match. My kitten is healthy, happy, and adjusting wonderfully, all thanks to the care and love she received at the rescue.I highly recommend Abandoned Pet Rescue to anyone looking to adopt a pet. They make the process smooth and stress-free while supporting a great cause. Thank you! Read More
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Thank you for adopting and for taking the time to share your adoption experience! Your new best friend appears to be enjoying life to the fullest! Thank you for this very special review! Sincerely, The APR team
Nelson R Piludu
Nelson R.
12 months ago•google

Luna was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. One could tell she loves to care for abandoned pets and cares deeply for providing them a home.

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Thank you for sharing your experience and for adopting! Sincerely, The APR team
dino petrou
dino p.
6 years ago•google

Good people doing good work.

Dr. Natalie Lopez
Dr. N.
3 years ago•google

Cheryl has been wonderful ! Great place, great people, great pets!

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Thank you for your 5-star review! The APR team.
Brad Lane
Brad L.
1 year ago•google

I am so thankful for this place. I adopted my boy from them and the minute he saw me he picked me! They do amazing work and canโ€™t imagine life without my Clark.

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We are so happy that Clark picked you! What a perfect match! Thank you so much for adopting him and sharing your adoption experience! Love you Clark! Sincerely, The APR team
Francielle Collier
Francielle C.
8 years ago•google

Love plus love ๐Ÿ’˜ โ€ฆ

Lys
Lys
7 years ago•google
They are so through in checking that their animals end up in a good home; they care so much and itโ€™s absudantly clear. I got my boy Jack from them about 5 years ago and theyโ€™ve given me the best gift I could wish for. Read More
Meredith Novak
Meredith N.
1 month ago•google

Amazing rescue finding homes for so many animals in need!

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Hi Meredith, Thank you so much for your kind words! Sincerely, The APR team
Brian Maj
Brian M.
4 months ago•google
APR does a great job with placing the best interest of the animals they care for first. From screening potential pet parents, to following up to ensure the pets are in the best situation possible, they're simply the best. From the moment you walk in you can see how much the staff truly cares. I highly recommend checking them out if you're looking to add a new pet to your family! Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi Brian, We are truly grateful for your kind words and for adopters like you! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! Best of luck! Sincerely, The APR team
Jennifer Bosch
Jennifer B.
4 years ago•google
Great place, we adopted our sweet Luna, and we love her. they make an excellent work with the pets. Everyone was very nice and we are very grateful to them. We feel blessed with our beautiful Luna, she is an angel. Read More
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We're so happy Luna found her forever family! Thank you so much for adopting her! The APR team
lori richmond
lori r.
7 months ago•google
Can't say enough about Abandoned Pet Rescue. Everyone is is very friendly and you can tell they all care about each animal. Found my 2 amazing furbabies and my husband and I couldn't be happier. If your looking for a pup or cat please check this place out, they really are amazing. And as the saying goes ADOPT DON'T SHOP! Read More
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Hi Lori, We are thrilled with your adoption of these 2 wonderful dogs! Thank you so much for adopting them and taking the time to share your adoption experience. They look so happy and healthy! Wishing you all the best! Sincerely, The APR team
steve b
steve b.
4 months ago•google
We just adopted River, or Rio as we call him two weeks ago. The staff is wonderful, especially Erica and Alexa.It is so refreshing to see people so committed to finding forever homes for these animals. Read More
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Thank you for taking the time to share this and for adopting Rio! May you have many happy years together! Sincerely, The APR team
Karen Guillette
Karen G.
7 months ago•google
We were looking to add to our family and walked into Go Healthy Pet in Wilton Manors and saw all these beautiful pups looking to be adopted. I submitted an app thru Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc and they contacted us the next day. We discussed our options and Erica was kind enough to open our hearts to meet Milly. She was being fostered by 2 amazing women and she needed a good home. The following weekend we did a meet and greet and fell in love with Milly. She joined our family over a week ago and she is amazing. She may only have 3 legs but rest assured her heart is filled with trust and love. Thank you Abandoned Pet Rescue, Erica, Barbara & Susan. Read More
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Hi Karen, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and your loving adoption of Milly We couldn't be happier that Milly found her forever home with your family. We are truly grateful and wish you all the best! Sincerely, The APR team
Jah Blessin
Jah B.
2 years ago•google

Great people over here

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Thank you so much! We appreciate your 5-star review! The APR team
John L. Cordasco
John L.
1 year ago•google

They were very accommodating and really made sure our new puppy was the right fit.

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Blue/Bruce looks wonderful! Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! Sincerely, The APR team
stephen mertz
stephen m.
6 years ago•google

Love it

Jaelyn Mitchell
Jaelyn M.
6 months ago•google
I just adopted a cat through them and it was an amazing experience. Itโ€™s very obvious they really care about their animals and want to make sure they go to the purrr-fect home! I will 10/10 adopt through them again when the time comes around. Hereโ€™s the new kitty from APR! Read More
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We are grateful for adopters like you who take the time to share your adoption experience. May you have many wonderful years with your new kitty! Sincerely, The APR team
E
E
4 months ago•google
Had an amazing experience getting our newest family member! Erica and the staff/volunteer are salt of the earth people and truly adore the dogs in their care. Highly recommend taking one of their amazing dogs home. Read More
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Thank you for taking the time to share your adoption experience! We really appreciate your kind words! We wish you the best with your new family member! Sincerely, The APR team
Cary
Cary
4 years ago•google

Take time to let you really interact with the animals. We even took them on a walk. They do amazing work.

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Thank you so much for your 5 star review and your kind words! Sincerely, The APR team
C
Charles T.
11 months ago•google

Awesome place, very friendly staff, highly recommend it

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Thank you Charles! We appreciate your review!
Evangelia E.
Evangelia E.
6 months ago•google
We had a great experience recently adopting our puppy, Moody (formerly DOG) from Abandoned Pet Rescue. Erica was quick to respond to our emails and patient on phone calls. The rescue is doing great things and we are happy to support and refer others. We are so happy with our sweet little guy - it was truly kismet finding him at APR โ™ฅ๏ธ Read More
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We are so grateful for adopters like you! Thank you so much for adopting and sharing your adoption experience! Much love to you all! Sincerely, The APR team
Paula Talese
Paula T.
1 year ago•google
Wonderful rescue. Great caring and loving staff and volunteers. More State funding is needed to help these animals abandoned, dropped off. and or found on the streets by HUMANS that donโ€™t deserve pets ! Read More
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Thank you so much for your 5-star review! Sincerely, The APR team
Joseph Olsen
Joseph O.
1 year ago•google

Amazing place with all kind and caring people. They truly focus on animal well being and fitting the animals to the right adopters.

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Thank you Joseph for all you do for APR!!! We truly appreciate you!!!
Mason Fletcher (Mase)
Mason F.
4 years ago•google

Super kind and found my new pup Buddy a forever home

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Thank you so much for adopting Buddy and for taking the time to share your adoption experience! Sincerely, The APR team
Alex
Alex
1 year ago•google

Luna was such a great help with the adoption process!

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Hi Alex, Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We truly appreciate your kind words! Sincerely, The APR team
Stephanie Bigelow
Stephanie B.
3 months ago•google
Such an amazing experience. Erica truly took the time to understand my lifestyle and matched me perfectly with Ruger; she knew Ruger was the one โ€” and she was absolutely right! He is my laugh machine, my shelf duster with the wagging tail, my goofball, and my "Little Man".Huge thanks to Erica, the staff, and Rugerโ€™s foster family. I found my FURever dog and couldnโ€™t be happier. Read More
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Hi Stephanie! We are thrilled that you chose Ruger to be your FURever pup! Thank you for choosing to adopt and for sharing your adoption experience! We wish you many happy years with your new "Little Man!" Love to you and Ruger! Sincerely, The APR team
Brittany Voss
Brittany V.
10 years ago•google

I loved volunteering there when I was in high school

Jason Redman
Jason R.
5 months ago•google

Great Cause and amazing experience. Erica is a dream to work with- match maker Extrodinair for anyone looking to have a new member of the family.

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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your adoption experience, with a special shout out to Erica! Lots of love! Sincerely, The APR team
Stacy Norman
Stacy N.
1 year ago•google
Weโ€™re been visiting APR for years now and we love them! The staff here genuinely care about the well being of all the animals there. Recently, we decided to expand our family by adopting Daisy, who is a rescue pup from APR. Sheโ€™s such a gem and we are blessed to have her in our life. We highly suggest checking out Abandoned Pet Rescue if you too are looking to add a sweet soul to your family or if you just want to volunteer and help out, they are always happy for any help they receive. Read More
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Thank you Stacy, for sharing this sweet photo and your adoption experience! Sincerely, The APR team
Amanda Goldstein
Amanda G.
6 years ago•google
Can't say enough about this place. Amazing organization and incredibly fair. They charged us almost nothing for the two cats we adopted, even though they kept them for an extra two weeks and treated them with antibiotics before releasing them to us. Read More
sue thomas
sue t.
7 months ago•google
Abandoned Pet Rescue is the best! I found my new wonder dog there a week ago. They called him Batman and I was instantly in love. I filled out the papers for adopting and Erica followed up that night with an in depth interview about everything from my fenced in yard to my ability to meet the needs of a young and energetic pup. This organization really cares about their rescues, and wants to make good and permanent matches. I picked up Batman, now Boomer, following his neutering, and they sent me home with enough food and meds to get us started. Since then, Erica has checked in regularly to see how we are settling in (great) and to answer any questions I may have. Very professional organization. One that well deserves our donations.Thank you, APR! Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi Sue, Thank you for adopting Batman, now Boomer, and taking the time to share this lovely review! We are grateful for adopters like you and wish you many happy years with your new best friend. Sincerely, The APR team
AGA NESHA
AGA N.
1 year ago•google
We are beyond grateful to Erika and the Team for bringing Lola into our lives! From the moment we met her, it felt like she was the missing puzzle piece to our family. The adoption process was smooth, and the team was incredibly supportive, ensuring we had everything we needed to welcome her home.Lola is an absolute sweetheartโ€”affectionate, playful, and always seeking attention (and if you donโ€™t give it, sheโ€™ll find a way to get it herself!). She has adjusted so well, quickly learning commands, walking beautifully on a leash, and snuggling up for belly rubs. The only challenge? Her adorable snoring, which has made bedtime a funny adjustment for our son!This rescue truly cares about their animals, and we couldnโ€™t be happier with our experience. If youโ€™re considering adoption,this is the the place to goโ€”you might just find your perfect match, like we did with Lola!Thank you again for all that you do! Read More
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Thank you for adopting sweet Lola and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We are thrilled to hear how well she is settling in with your family! May you all have many joyful years together! Sincerely, The APR team
Mitchell Smith
Mitchell S.
1 year ago•google
Abandoned Pet Rescue and their staff have been amazing in matching me with the pet that best suited my current dog, home & lifestyle.I highly recommend them to anyone looking to adopt a dog of any size or breed.The team went above and beyond working with me to ensure the best adoption experience possible. Even bringing the dog to events, and my house for intro with my other dog that allow me to see how he behaves in different environments.They really care about their animals and do a very thorough process. Read More
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We really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for adopting and for taking the time to share your adoption experience! Sincerely, The APR team
Hayden laubscher
Hayden l.
2 years ago•google

Such a wonderful place to volunteer or adopt your new furry friend !

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We are very happy to have you. Thank you for volunteering! Sincerely, APR Team
Deborah Frimet
Deborah F.
7 months ago•google
I had an amazing experience. I went to see the dog I was wanting a few times to make sure we were a good fit. I was given the full rundown on him. When I went to pick him up I was given everything from toys, treats, food, and a crate with his blanket. They have been nothing less than fabulous. I know I can reach out at anytime when I have questions. They are simpling wonderful. Thank you for you do!! Read More
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Hi Deborah, We are so grateful for your adoption of Ronnie/Bernie! We wish you many happy years with your new best friend. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with APR. Best wishes, The APR team
James Sherrill
James S.
1 year ago•google

Amazing facility with dedicated passionate staff that takes the best care of dogs and cats!

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Thank you James! We strive to give the best care to our dogs and cats while they wait for their forever homes. We are grateful for your recognition! Sincerely, The APR team
Christine Knackstedt Fortino
Christine K.
2 years ago•google

Such an amazing experience with adopting our Fozzy Bear (previously Gilbert) The staff is so outstanding & caring! Recommend them highly.

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Thank you for adopting and for your kind review! <3
Migit_BtW
Migit_BtW
8 years ago•google

All these pups are so cute

Jason Burge
Jason B.
1 year ago•google
We have adopted 2 of our current babies (3 in total, but one has since pasted). The staff there is beyond compare! Their caring and compassion for the animals is obvious from the moment you step inside. They have the best interest of the pets in the forefront at all times. Will continue to support and adopt from them!! Read More
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Thank you Jason for your kind words and for adopting from us! We love these adorable photos! Sincerely, The APR team
Scott Mikula
Scott M.
4 months ago•google
APR was absolutely fantastic to deal with!I stopped by looking to meet some bonded cats after losing my boy, and I was given the utmost respect and consideration. Luna walked me through all the kitties and told me their stories, and ultimately helped me find my two new boys! After a brief adjustment period, Tom and Jerry have made themselves at home and showed me their wonderful personalities.While working with APR through the adoption process, it was evident just how much care and attentiveness each employee gives these animals. Luna checked-in regularly with me to see how the boys were doing, and was quick to respond and answer any question I may have.If for some reason I require any assistance with my boys, find a stray, or need to recommend a shelter, APR will be my first choice Read More
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Hi Scott, We are thrilled that Tom and Jerry found their forever home with you! They look so happy in their new home! Thank you for sharing your adoption experience, with a special shout out to our cat adoption coordinator, Luna. Best of luck with your new buddies! Sincerely, The APR team
Alicia SB
Alicia S.
6 months ago•google
We found our fur babies here and our contact Erica has been amazing every step of the way!!! She was very helpful and answered all of my questions no matter how silly. She made the process easy and I appreciate everything she did for us! Linda was our vet contact and equally wonderful in being helpful and available to answer my new puppy mom questions. Everyone here has made the process very smooth and they are phenomenal! If we could adopt more we absolutely would from them! ๐Ÿ’œ Definitely visit them and adopt, volunteer, or donate!! Read More
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These pictures are beyond adorable! Thank you for taking the time to write this review and sharing your adoption experience! Wishing you many happy years with your new fur babies! Sincerely, The APR team
Haider Haider
Haider H.
2 years ago•google

I stopped in at Abandoned pet rescue to adopt a cat. I was very impressed with the operation and how well they take care of the animals.

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Thank you for wanting to adopt and for your review! Sincerely, the APR team
Anna Sorensen
Anna S.
7 months ago•google
We adopted a sweet Boston terrier this month and it was one of the best experiences weโ€™ve ever had with any pet adoption organizations. Erica, a passionate and devoted volunteer, and Kara, the director of Abandoned and pet rescue and the whole Team put in extra time extra effort and extra follow up to make sure that we were the right home for this Pet. Our family is so grateful for their thoughtful and loving care. Everyone should adopt a pet through Abandoned pet rescue. The work they are doing to save animals in this community is so important. Read More
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Thank you for taking the time to share your adoption experience and adopting that sweet boy! We wish you and your family a world of love and joy for many years to come! Sincerely, The APR team
s s
s s.
1 year ago•google
Everyone at Abandoned Pet Rescue are so wonderful and kind ! I have adopted 2 dogs from them. They take such good care of all of their animals ! I will definitely refer them to anyone who is looking to adopt a dog or a cat ! They all do such a wonderful job and are so helpful ! They care so much, that they keep in touch even after you adopt. They always love hearing how my 2 dogs are doing. Thank you !!! Read More
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Thank you so much for adopting your 2 dogs from us! We love repeat adopters! We appreciate you taking the time to share your kind words! Sincerely, The APR team
Chris LePorte
Chris L.
5 years ago•google
Just adopted our first pets from the AdoptAPet AbandonedPet Rescue in Ft. Lauderdale. Very thorough adoption process to be sure to match you with the right pet. Initially went to adopt a cat for our new place. After several visits, we ended up taking home 2 adorable kittens! Read More
Philip Giordano
Philip G.
6 months ago•google
When we were ready to get our second dog, we ended up meeting him through a foster family thatโ€™s working with APR. The level of communication and thoroughness that we found through the process of looking to adopt our newest puppy was amazing and reassuring. We were hoping to have a meet + great for our older dog and they had a huge space dedicated for this experience! It was really nice letting them walk around off leash and experience being in each otherโ€™s company, while we spoke to Melissa and learned more about our puppy and their adoption process. We really appreciated their attentive, thorough questions getting to know who we are, learning about our lifestyle, and checking the puppyโ€™s progress from the foster family. Iโ€™d recommend anyone whoโ€™s looking for a specific type of cat or dog/personality, to absolutely check out APR. Erika, Melissa, and the foster family (shoutout to Sherry + Jorge for making this process feel smooth and taking the time to make sure the boys got along!) was so kind and helpful. Thank you APR team, we really appreciate and respect the work you do here! Read More
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Hi Philip, Thank you for adopting Benji and taking the time to share your adoption experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and wish you and your family all the best with your new puppy! Sincerely, The APR team
Juliana
Juliana
1 year ago•google

We adopted Rusty and he has brought us so much love!

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Awww! Thank you so much for adopting sweet Rusty! Best of luck with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Antonella Escorza
Antonella E.
2 months ago•google

This is a wonderful place! They care so much about their animals. They were organized and clean, which made the experience better. I overall recommend everyone to come visit them and donate!!

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Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review! Sincerely, The APR team
Mimi Nardini
Mimi N.
2 years ago•google

I am waiting to adopt Frosty the Cat. Please work with me & lets make this happen

Patrick Cleary
Patrick C.
5 years ago•google

They have the best rescues. So many to choose from. All adorable. All well cared for. All loving and sweet. All ready to find their forever home.

Heather Rรผis
Heather R.
10 years ago•google
I have adopted 3 wonderful pets from this shelter. It is a no kill shelter and the animals are very well taken care of. The employees were a great help in the adoption process and I will always return to Abandoned Pet Rescue when I am ready to adopt another furry family member. Read More
Chief Stewardess
Chief S.
3 years ago•google
This is the most incredible shelter ever!!! I canโ€™t speak highly enough of it. The people who dedicate their lives to running it, do it so beautifully and with the utmost care and love. They have a fantastic Instagram page to check out before you go in as well. Supporting this place is truly a massive step towards making this world a better placeโ€ฆ Read More
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Thank you for your positive feedback on our no-kill animal shelter and thank you for helping pets in need! We appreciate your support! Sincerely, APR Team
Sydney R
Sydney R.
13 years ago•google
They take Excellent care of the animals. They have over 300 cats and many dogs. Cats are in big rooms so you get to play with them all at one time. No waits like the humane society. Sad part is not many people know about this place!! Go here, I promise you will find your pet. They are in need of good people who can take care of these beautiful animals in need. Read More
Dynasty D
Dynasty D.
1 year ago•google
After almost 14 amazing years with our sweet Luna girl we had to say goodbye this week. I want to thank Abandoned Pet Rescue for doing what they do because without them we never would have found her. I cant speak on their current services as we havenโ€™t returned since adopting her, but we will never forget the joy and comfort Luna brought to our lives. I know everyone says this about their dog but Luna was truly the best in the entire world. Her passing has left a massive hole in our hearts but i am at peace knowing she is no longer in painโค๏ธ๐Ÿฉน๐Ÿพ๐ŸŒˆ Read More
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We are so sorry for your loss and we thank you for giving Luna a loving home. This is what we wish for every dog and cat. We hope you'll consider adopting another pup when the time is right in your hearts. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about sweet Luna and we are thinking of you during this difficult time. <3
Robert Moelius
Robert M.
8 years ago•google

The best place to go and adopt your new best friend, volunteer and spend time with the furry ones or to donate to make sure they are well cared for as they wait their furever family.

Kaylee Williams
Kaylee W.
10 months ago•google
I canโ€™t say enough good things about this rescue! My absolutely favorite rescue. Being a no kill shelter, they really go above and beyond for their animals and do so much to try and provide them the best lives they possibly can. Read More
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share this glowing review! Sincerely, The APR team
Don Viny
Don V.
2 years ago•google
Sanctuary for abandonedDogs and cats. The staff of angels that care for them is incredible. The doggie residents get their own runs, food, medical care, daily walks, toys, treats but need permanent homes . Read More
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Thank you so much for your 5-star review! Sincerely, The APR Team
Brian Broadwater
Brian B.
1 year ago•google
This is the place to go to adopt a cat! They have many different cats with a variety of personalities. Thereโ€™s active kitties, super friendly ones, some that are a bit more shy, and all very cute. We almost took home several because it was so hard to choose.Perhaps the best part about adopting from APR is that, as a no-kill shelter, youโ€™re effectively saving two lives. Both the animal you adopt, as well as the space created in the shelter for a new cat.The volunteers spend a lot of time with the cats, and know their personalities fairly well. They will help you find one that meets what youโ€™re hoping for. Read More
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review and sharing your experience! Sincerely, The APR team
Andrea Patterson
Andrea P.
4 years ago•google

This crew is so kind!!!! Meagan really is so kind and helpful with the cats.

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Thank you so much for your kind words and review! Sincerely, The APR team
Nicole Colucci
Nicole C.
9 months ago•google
My husband and I will forever be grateful to APR for rescuing our beautiful little boy from a kill shelter in Miami. From the first moment we saw his photo on the APR Facebook page and heard his sad back-story, we knew we wanted to give him a loving furever home. The staff at APR is beyond incredible, but I must emphasize that Erica and Kara took extra time to speak with us to ensure all of our questions were answered, and fully explained all of Samโ€™s needs, to ensure we would be a proper fit. They truly understand the unique needs of each animal at the rescue and want to ensure a proper match is made. Erica and Kara are angels.Today is the two week anniversary of when we drove 4.5 hours to APR to adopt this handsome boy, whose name we changed from Sam to Ringo.He loves being pet and told that heโ€™s a good boy, and he really enjoys playing in the backyard. Who rescued who?! Read More
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Hi Nicole, Thank you for taking the time to write this wonderful review and for taking a chance on Sam! We are so happy he found his perfect fur-ever home! These kinds of adoption stories are the best! Thank you again for adopting and sharing your adoption experience. Sincerely, The APR team
Alessandra Flores
Alessandra F.
11 months ago•google

I love this place! The staff is super friendly, and you can tell by the way itโ€™s run that that pay individual attention to each and every one of their animals.

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Hi Alessandra, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. Sincerely, The APR team
BESTAN, Inc.
BESTAN, I.
9 months ago•google
It has been 4 months we adopted Finn at APR.We experienced nothing more than compassion, understanding and personal approach to every potential pet parent. Their dedication to save and rehoming animals is truly inspiring. The stuff and volunteers are incredibly caring, ensuring every pet receives the love and care they deserve. They taking extra step to make sure every potential pet parent is well fitted with accommodation and environment. What for some may be taken as disappointing and unfriendly approach, in fact, it demonstrates an unprecedented level of care for animal welfare. We are glad we were checked carefully during adoption process! This way maybe less and less animals will be abandoned in the future......The adoption process was smooth and transparent. We were provided with amazing resources and support. During the adoption process and after, we exchanged tens of messages! Until this day we stay in contact with Erica and updating whole APR stuff on Finn's adventures:-)Thank you APR and sending you ALL lots of XOXO. Read More
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write this thoughtful review and share your adoption experience. We are so grateful that Finn found his forever home with such a wonderful family. May you have many happy years together! With love, The APR Team
Katherine Bernardoni
Katherine B.
7 years ago•google
We had the opportunity to foster our dog before adopting to ensure he got along with our cat. Before we brought him home, APR put him in their cat room so we were able to see how heโ€™d potentially react when he met our cat. When we picked Ernie up to take him home, he has no less than 7 volunteers all saying goodbye to him. Showering him with love and positive affirmations and so happy to see him leave with us. The way he felt so comfortable and bonded with the volunteers showed me that APR loves on the animals they take care of and try to establish a positive and safe space for those who are there.Ernie had a torn ligament and we were able to have him checked out by their vet for adopting him. Because this was something that happened before us, APR is going to cover the procedure to ensure heโ€™s comfortable in our home.I highly recommend APR - their volunteer staff is awesome and itโ€™s a loving place. Being that Ernie (we now named him Hops), has always basically lived in a shelter, we know his loving and well tempered personality is in part because of the love he was shown there. Read More
Marcus Bonaparte
Marcus B.
3 years ago•google
Got an amazing pup from there, they truly care about the animals they take care of while trying to find the right home for them. Everything they told me about her was accurate and set us up for a great start. Read More
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We're very happy to hear this! Thank you so much! The APR team
Alexa M
Alexa M.
3 months ago•google
Adopted my cat Trixie from here and had a great experience meeting all the kitties! Can tell theyre taken care of very well and Luna in particular is really knowledgeable about all the cats and their quirks. Gave me a little care package when picking up Trixie and was informed about everything I would need to know. Highly recommend! Read More
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Hi Alexa, Thank you for adopting Trixie and taking the time to share your experience with us! We wish you and Trixie a wonderful life together! Best wishes, The APR team
Sean Gannon
Sean G.
5 years ago•google
WOW!--- at first I was not sure about adopting a shelter pet.BUT, I am so glad I did. I adopted two beautiful 8yr old Tuxedo cats (black and white). They are perfectly house trained and super affectionate (after settling in and getting to know me - about 6 mos.).They are very well behaved and are a pure joy to have. They are affectionate and loving, I am so glad that Abandoned Pet Rescue is a no kill shelter, as every pet should find a loving home. The employees and volunteers were great at helping me and I cant imagine my life without these wonderful pets. The facility needs updates, so I made some donations, but donโ€™t let that turn you away, the kitties and pups are wonderful!I recommend them, and when it is time for me to take on a new pet, I will return to APR and definitely adopt another shelter pet...APR, thank you so much! My cats and I are truly happy! Read More
Natalia Rementeria
Natalia R.
1 year ago•google
I have adopted two wonderful cats from this rescue, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. The staff are extremely knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire adoption process. They take the time to understand your lifestyle and home situation to ensure you find the perfect animal companion. A special shout-out to Luna for her exceptional assistance and dedication. She made the whole process smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommend this rescue to anyone looking to add a furry friend to their family! Read More
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Thank you so much for adopting and for taking the time to share your adoption experience! We truly appreciate your kind words! Sincerely, The APR team
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ssf a.
9 years ago•google
I have lived across the street from them for 3 1/2 years and those guys really take care of their animals. The staff and voluteers seem very caring and dedicated to each animals needs.Someone please come adopt that cute little beagle. She has been there longer than I have been their neighbor and she seems so sweet.I can not go inside or I would adopt them all, but I have heard there are lots of really cool cats there needing a home too. Read More
Bryan Parisi
Bryan P.
6 years ago•google
I am very grateful for this no kill shelter. Barb, the volunteer who assisted me was full of sincere compassion. There were several hungry, abandoned, stray cats on the property. Back in October cat gave birth to 3 kittens. One neighbor took a kitten in, maybe 3 months old. She knock in my door with kitten in hand asking me if I wanted it because she was moving and no pet policy enforced. i couldn't take in another cat. I told her when she took the kitten, she assumed responsibility. I told her she should have moved into a complex allowing pets, many do. She said she had a home for it if I didn't take. I see this kitten in front of her old unit a few days later, yes she moved and just left it outside. I was already feeding the homeless neighborhood cats anyway. I saw she joined their group. This kitten took a special liking to me, I to her. I started to call her Kitty Kat. A few months later, I realized she was pregnant. I took her off the 9Lives, and fed her Rachel Ray. I wanted to be sure she stayed healthy.I was afraid she would have her litter here and add to the ever growing, unfortunate homeless cat issue we have in this city.I went online looking for help. Found the no kill shelter and sent A PLEASE HELP email explaining my situation. Barb, came to my house, showed me how to use the trap. I sat outside for a good part of the next few days trying to trap her. I was unsuccessful. I didn't see Kitty Kat for 2 days after that. I usually saw her twice a day, everyday. She pops up on day 3 and she had her figure back.LOL. Yes, she gave birth.I called Barb. She almost immediately came over with 2 assistants, trapped Kitty Kat and moved them all into a foster home. I looked at her with tears in my eyes and said , "Barb, I don't know how you voulenters are able to do this, your special people".She has sent me updates on Kitty Kat. I'm hoping some will adopt the kittens. It would be great if somebody adopted Kitty Kat, and one kitten together. Whoever does, I just hope the person is responsible . Not like her short lived previous owner who left her outside when she moved.And for the people who complain on here who live near the shelter, and who post false information on here about the voulenteers because of the "noise ". Instead of spending your time doing that, go out and do something positive, in an effort to lower the unwanted pet popularion. Your complaints on here don't help. It only will send you to he double L hockey sticks in a hand basket. Read More
Michelle Creel
Michelle C.
10 months ago•google
Although I did have difficulties submitting the application to adopt, I couldnโ€™t be any happier with my new dog and APR. They were helpful with the application issue, quick to make contact and set up an appointment, and I can tell they want to do what is in the best interest of the animals. Erica was helpful and friendly, arranged everything for the adoption, and has followed up since to make sure everyone is good! Read More
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Hi Michelle, Thank you so much for adopting sweet Lola and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We are so happy that you and Lola found each other and we could help make that happen. Best of luck to you and Lola! Sincerely, The APR team
Jeremy McElwayne
Jeremy M.
7 years ago•google

Helped me with my orphaned kitty so much i an so grateful for them, Cosmo (the kitty) is getting so big now

Mackenzie Laine
Mackenzie L.
1 year ago•google

Everyone is so nice and helpful! They made adopting a fast and easy process while also making sure we were suitable owners. 10/10

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Hi Mackenzie, Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We wish you all the best! Sincerely, The APR team
Emory Barnes
Emory B.
1 year ago•google
The care and dedication that APR shows towards their animals is unmatched. From the very first call with Erica to multiple visits and conversations with Kara, it was clear that the team takes the time to truly understand each animalโ€™s behavior to ensure theyโ€™re placed in the best possible home. This was my third time adopting a dog, but my first time adopting through APR โ€“ and I can confidently say this is the best shelter I've ever experienced!I adopted Chili two months ago, and they still check in regularly to see how he's adjusting. The ongoing support shows how much they care, even after the adoption process is complete!I canโ€™t recommend APR enough โ€“ they are the best!!! If you're looking to adopt, this is the place to go! Read More
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We couldn't be happier for you and Chili! Thank you for adopting him and for taking the time to share your adoption experience! Have a great life Chili! We know you will! Thank you for these beautiful pictures too! Sincerely, The APR team
Javier Bruno (Derp)
Javier B.
3 years ago•google

I adopted a dog from them. This place it all managed, sustained and supported by pure love. People working there have an special place on the heaven.

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Thank you for your positive feedback on our no-kill shelter and thank you for helping pets in need.
Andrea Isabel
Andrea I.
5 years ago•google
I have been a Volunteer, Doggy Foster, and Adopter of Chloe (pictured) for Abandoned Pet Rescue and they have been the most responsible and professional non-profit I have worked with. They truly care about their animals and always have the best interest of the pet at heart. This rescue is one of the few NO-KILL shelters left in Broward County. If you are looking for a pet to adopt or a place to donate to/volunteer for I would highly recommend APR, they are the best! Read More
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Andrea, thank you so much for all you have done for us and the animals at APR We truly appreciate you! This response is long overdue! Sincerely, The APR team
M M
M M.
11 months ago•google

They have a box right in the front office for donations, but are very busy!!

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Thank you for taking the time to review us. We truly appreciate your donations. Sincerely, The APR team
Jess Maxin
Jess M.
7 months ago•google
Brought my new kitten home yesterday from this wonderful shelter. All the staff and volunteers are amazing, so friendly and helpful. They take such good care of all the animals there and it shows. The place is the cleanest shelter I have been. I visited multiple times before I adopted Dexter and it was always so clean. Would highly recommend this shelter to anyone looking for their furever fur baby. Read More
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Hi Jess, Thank you so much for adopting Dexter and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We are grateful for adopters like you and wish you many happy years with your new kitten! Sincerely, The APR team
CUPCAKES BLESSINGS
CUPCAKES B.
6 years ago•google

Very nice place they take very good care of the animals and I love that

Parker Hurley
Parker H.
5 years ago•google
The staff and care they provide here is amazing. After much consideration, my best friend and I decided to adopt and looked into various adoption agencies. Upon finding APR we were delighted to find just how easy they make the process. The website is well done and easily navigable, with pictures and descriptions for all the animals in thier care and the service they provided me over the phone not knowing who I am or how serious I was about adoption was absolutely amazing. Upon arrival Cheryl, an absolute joy, took as much time as we needed to introduce us to the animals we were interested in seeing, have us back stories on them and their needs, and even gave us the proper toys and tools to make friends with the ones we were interested in. She knew all this of the top of her head and accurately. No charts, paper works, or cheat sheets. Her care and dedication to these animals is unliike anything I've seen before. And the rest of the staff is no exception. Always cheerful and diligent in making sure every last animal under Thier watch is taken care of, happy, and healthy. If you are thinking of adopting,there is no where else I can imagine going after this. If you plan on adopting call and ask if Cheryl is available, she's absolutely amazing. I will suggest APR for as long as I live in Broward. Read More
Ginny Gonzalez
Ginny G.
1 year ago•google

Great adoption experience. The staff was interested in finding the CORRECT home for the dog based on her personality and needs, not just one more adoption.

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Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! May you have many wonderful years together! Sincerely, The APR team
Anna Williams
Anna W.
1 month ago•google

The best shelter ever kind staff

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Hi Anna, Thank you for your kind review! Sincerely, The APR team
Michelle Slebi
Michelle S.
4 months ago•google

I had a great experience with Luna and APR!! I would highly recommend APR to anyone seeking a lovable pet. They helped me find my fur baby (:

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Hi Michelle, Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We are so happy for you and grateful that you chose to adopt! Much love to you and your new fur baby! Sincerely, The APR team
Renzo Rath
Renzo R.
3 years ago•google
Wonderful rescue, highly recommend this place to find the right fit for your home. We worked with Cheryl to adopt a lovely kitten, she was very responsive to texts even outside of rescue hours and kept us up to date every step of the adoption process. We visited twice to make sure our kitten was going to be a good match. The older cats had a large setup where they could go inside or outdoors to play and there were so many sweet cats there that needed homes, and each one had their own personality. Cheryl told me some people spend hours in the cat rooms meeting everyone and that's certainly true, I ended up there for a few hours each visit and fell in love with so many. If you're looking for a kitty please go here! We were also able to meet the senior cats and there were many sweet, lower energy seniors needing homes. To top it off their kitten room was amazing! Plenty of towers, toys and other kittens to keep them happy and entertained. I can't recommend this place enough, and thank them so much for our sweet girl! Read More
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Thank you for your positive feedback on our no-kill animal shelter. Thank you for helping pets in need and for adopting! We appreciate your support. Sincerely, APR Team
Kimberly Ceballos
Kimberly C.
7 years ago•google

Great place, they are volunteer based which is awesome and all of their animals are cage free.

stephanie wilcox
stephanie w.
7 years ago•google
My husband and I met APRโ€™s volunteers at an event at Jack Pastorius Park. We went to APR and met more volunteers and employees. We really liked their mission and the love and care they provide to their rescues. We decided to help by walking dogs. A year and a half later Iโ€™m still volunteering twice a week and have met some amazing people and animals. I highly recommend visiting APR and giving a loving dog or cat a furever home. Come by and take a dog for a walk and spend some time playing in the cat rooms.This is Alley. Alley is such a loving dog. She likes to go for walks and once she gets to know you she will give you all her love. An amazing and sweet girl that just wants a home and a place to run and play. Read More
Melissa Carrillo
Melissa C.
1 year ago•google

amazing experience! Luna talked me through the entire adoption process of my sweet kitty, they care SO much about the animals, i highly recommend this shelter!

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Hi Melissa, Thank you so much for adopting with us and sharing your experience. May you enjoy many happy years together. Sincerely, The APR team
Josko Canepa
Josko C.
5 years ago•google

The weekend ran away, my best friend today I found him in very good hands, thank very much for having people like you who cared for my dog as if it were their self, a thousand thanks.

John Allevi
John A.
1 year ago•google
This was the best experience possible. We went to see Louie but he was a little timid with our female boxer so we told them to let the other family adopt him . Erica (THE BEST) asked if we would be interested in meeting Franz who we have now renamed Winston . Heโ€™s an adorable 3 yr frenchie who has just stolen our hearts . He loves Layla who has been around frechies in our family for almost 4 years . He loves to cuddle and snore and is just a joy . We owe all this to you . We had planned on buying another boxer or frenchie or golden but we came to the reality that rescues need so much love and help and thatโ€™s the route we took and we continue to do so in the future . Your staff went over the top and beyond and Erica is a god sent . We are so glad that contacted us. In part Winston now is living in a beautiful home with great parents and has lots of aunties and uncles . Read More
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We are so happy for you and Winston! Thank you for wanting to adopt this time and for taking the time to share your adoption experience! We're so happy you will continue to rescue in the future! Enjoy living your best life Winston! Sincerely, The APR team
Fiona Doran
Fiona D.
1 year ago•google
Thank you to everyone at Abandoned Pet Rescue!Luna, one of their many attentive employees helped introduce me to all the cats to find a great fit. I finally found the perfect cat and the rest of the adoption process went well!! All up to date medical records of my cat, easy communication, and overall great environment.(Itโ€™s been a few weeks with my new cat and he is settling in great, so happy!!) Read More
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We are so happy that things are going well with your new cat! Thank you for sharing your adoption experience! Best of luck with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Dan Carter
Dan C.
8 years ago•google

Volunteering is easy

Leysi Pumar
Leysi P.
6 months ago•google
We were so happy to find our new pet at Abandoned Pet Rescue. Luna was very professional and you can tell that she and all the volunteers there love and take good care of their rescues. Thank you for all that you guys ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ โ€ฆ Read More
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Thank you for taking the time to share your adoption experience. We are very happy that Hershey found a forever home with your family! Sincerely, The APR team
michelle in quito
michelle i.
5 years ago•google

Lovely place and lovely people.

Aileen Cordo
Aileen C.
3 months ago•google
This is a wonderful & well organized rescue. The staff is professional and caring. They all truly love the animals so much. Caring for a pet is a serious commitment and they try their best to find the most loving and most appropriate home for that dog or cat. I have supported this rescue for many years. After my own pet crossed the rainbow bridge it took me some time before I was ready. When i was I knew i wanted to rescue a dog from APR. I rescued a wonderful dog and he has made a wonderful addition to my family. Please do not hesitate to rescue from APR. Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi Aileen, Thank you so much for adopting sweet senior Franklin! We are grateful for adopters like you who appreciate the wonderful experience of adopting a senior pet. We know that Franklin's golden years are going to be filled with love and joy! Thank you for sharing your adoption experience. Sincerely, The APR team
Mark Langley
Mark L.
1 year ago•google
Had an amazing experience from start to pick up of our rescue. Abandoned pet rescue really do care about the well being of their animals and making sure they go to the right forever homes 100% recommend Read More
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Thank you so much for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! Best of luck to you and your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Chip Cenci
Chip C.
1 year ago•google
I had a wonderful experience there, I got to visit numerous cats, and decided between 2 of them, I visited a few more times just to spend time with them both. I choose Itsy Bitsy Spider (that's what they called her) I call her Bitzy though, she was a runt and had a 1/2 tail that was all crooked and bent, but so lovable. I believe the story was some one shut her tail in a car or something as itโ€™s 1/2 a tail and 1/2 the tail itโ€™s bent about 30% to the side, then they left her at a fire station.The other cat I didn't think would have a problem getting adopted because it was also lovable but with no noticeable flaws as you know sometimes people choose looks over personality so I went with the one I thought would have trouble getting a home.The staff was nothing but gracious to me and I was thrilled with the place so much I send them donations when I can, but after the car wreck I was in last year I am on disability so I canโ€™t donate as much as I would like to. I also dropped off some food and gave them a pink martini cat scratcher which was about 4 feet high and pink. I thought this underfunded place was simply fabulous! Yea for them! I went there in 2016 and Bitzy is still thriving.FYI - This is a no kill shelter! Read More
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Dear Chip, Thank you so much for your adoption of Bitsy Spider and your awesome review. We're so happy you had a great experience and truly appreciate your ongoing support!
Jenn Petersen
Jenn P.
2 months ago•google
I was so happy with this rescue! They walked and talked with us and made sure we were the right fight for our guy! Sent us home with food and medicine and all our questions answered and I can't believe I found this perfect guy! Erica was thorough and I appreciate so much it because I felt like they really care about their animals! Read More
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Hi Jenn, Thank you so much for adopting and for sharing your experience with our shelter. We wish you many happy years with Vader! We think it is a perfect match too! Sincerely, The APR team
Cynthia Tejada
Cynthia T.
8 years ago•google

Best place!

Dillon Koty
Dillon K.
6 months ago•google
Had a great experience adopting from APR. Luna was great and helped to make sure that the kittens I was interested in were the right fit for me. They are very good about helping with any questions about getting ready for first time adoption. Read More
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Hi Dillon, Thank you for taking the time to write this review and for choosing adoption! We wish you the best with your new fur babies, Aslan and Lucy! Sincerely, The APR team
Isabella Magrino
Isabella M.
1 year ago•google

The staff was super friendly and helpful! My boyfriend and I were able to bring home the missing piece to our family!

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Thank you for taking the time to share your adoption experience! May you have many happy years together! Sincerely, The APR team
avengerofsevenfolds
avengerofsevenfolds
1 year ago•google
When we wanted to adopt a dog into our family, we didn't know where to start. We wanted a dog that was well socialized, sweet, and good with cats. When we found Abandoned Pet Rescues website, we immediately fell in love with Daisy. The adoption process was easy, especially with help from Erica. We are so lucky to have Daisy, thank you again Abandoned Pet Rescue! Read More
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Awww! Thank you for these photos and for adopting sweet Daisy! We appreciate you taking the time to share your adoption experience. Enjoying living your best life Daisy! Sincerely, The APR team
Allen Lee
Allen L.
1 year ago•google
We were looking to adopt a guinea pig and were surprised to see they had a guinea pig available as they seem to work mostly with dogs and cats. They're around an hour drive from where I live but Luna was very accommodating with scheduling appointments and pickups.Communication was honest and clear and I would highly recommend checking them out if you're looking to adopt.We were impressed because you can tell they care about the well being of the animals there. Read More
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Thank you for sharing your experience with our shelter and Luna! We truly appreciate you taking the time to write this wonderful review! Sincerely, The APR team
Ashley Glunt
Ashley G.
1 year ago•google
We got our little boy kitten Tony from here and I could not be more pleased with the level of attention and care they provide to find the perfect match between pet and owner. Tony is the most amazing and loving pet and we truly found exactly what we were looking for in a cat thanks to Luna and her team at Abandoned Pet Rescue! I would highly recommend anyone who is thinking about adopting to go here! Read More
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Thank you for adopting Tony and for sharing your adoption experience! Best of luck with sweet little Tony! Sincerely, The APR team
Shawn Lederman
Shawn L.
4 years ago•google

Amazing organization. Love that they are no kill.

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Thank you for your kind words and your 5 star review! Sincerely, The APR team
Helen Galeota
Helen G.
7 years ago•google

Established 20years ago and dedicated to the animals they care for. Rescue adopt and volenteer keep cared for ๐Ÿถ โ€ฆ

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Danielle C.
3 weeks ago•google
I adopted Pooh and Key from APR about 6 weeks ago. The staff was amazing, they were thorough, I originally inquired about a different dog but they matched me with these two girls based off their needs and my schedule/lifestyle. They really do care about finding good homes and matches for the animals they rescue. The process was easy and the staff is knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone looking to adopt in south Florida. My girls are great and APR is awesome ๐Ÿฅฐ Read More
Pete
Pete
2 years ago•google

Got my baby there, extremely nice staff. Figured I would update my review and show case some of Snickers and Iโ€™s adventures. I adopted Snickers at age 6 and she is now 12 and doing great.

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Thank you so much for adopting Snickers! We're so happy to hear she is doing great! The APR Team
Jess
Jess
6 months ago•google
I was new to pet rescue until three weeks ago when I saw a photo of a little dog (Lamb Chop) who caught my eye. I was unaware of the dedication and devotion displayed by the people working at Abandoned Pet Rescue and their never ending mission to do the right thing by the animals and those interested in adopting or fostering them. The volunteers and management team have created a wonderful, clean and loving environment for everyone.Huge hearts beyond my expectations.Thank you for all of your guidance and support, and especially for my new best friend. Read More
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Hi Jess, Thank you for this wonderful review and for adopting Lamb Chop! We are thrilled that you found each other. May you have many wonderful years with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Daniel Kaplan
Daniel K.
1 year ago•google

Small dog adoption shop but very welcoming and friendly.

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Thank you for your 5 star review! Sincerely, The APR team
Crazy CatGuy
Crazy C.
1 year ago•google
Adopted Dory at the beginning of December and in the process of adopting Elvira to start the New Year. Initially went in to adopt a different cat, but Luna took time to get to know our home situation and helped us with a better match(es). The experience has been great, and they clearly care for their rescues. Highly recommended.Update: Have also adopted Elvira and now they alternate stealing my seat, when not playing hide and seek! Read More
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Thank you so much for adopting and for your support!
Deniz
Deniz
7 years ago•google

Adopting my baby was smooth, efficient, and full of thought and care. Thank you for being an amazing rescue.

Henry Levenson
Henry L.
7 years ago•google

Wonderful facility caring for abandoned pets!

Francisco J
Francisco J.
5 years ago•google
Great animal rescue! Friendly staff that cares very much for their rescued dogs and cats. Brought a kitten that we found running in the street, on a Sunday.(good luck finding a shelter open on Sundays, not even vets).Very happy we found a shelter that will find the kitten a loving home. Made a donation to support such a great organization. Read More
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Thank you so much for helping animals in need and for your support! Sincerely, The APR team
Shelly Scully
Shelly S.
2 months ago•google

Very helpful and friendly staff.

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Thank you for your 5 star review! Sincerely, The APR team
Katie Frell
Katie F.
12 years ago•google
I did some work for them in a class i did for college. They do their best and truly care for the animal's well being. They deserve every bit of help they can get. If your looking for a new furry family member i strongly suggest them ๐Ÿ™‚ Read More
Jean Dolan
Jean D.
1 year ago•google

We love our sweet Lucy and Abandoned Pet Rescue who helped us find and adopt her. They have been there for us before and after our adoption of this mature adult kitty and we couldnโ€™t be happier.

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Thank you so much for opening your hearts and home to adopt sweet Lucy! We love adopters with soft spots for seniors! Enjoy your best life Lucy! Sincerely, The APR team
Angelica Monahan
Angelica M.
10 months ago•google

Adopted my boy, Pawprint, from Abandoned Pet Rescue. Everyone was so kind, they made sure he got out family and the process was seamless.

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Thank you so much for adopting and sharing your adoption experience! Wishing you many happy years with Pawprint! Sincerely, The APR team
Alicia Griggs
Alicia G.
8 years ago•google

Please donate whatever you can To help these homeless animals.

Javier Solano
Javier S.
1 year ago•google

I love that when the shelter take care all this dogs and cats and I really appreciate that gad bless always

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Thank you for your kind feedback. ๐Ÿ™‚
Glen Tompkins
Glen T.
2 months ago•google
From the moment I walked in, the team was welcoming and genuinely focused on helping me find the right fit. Erica was especially great and she took the time to understand what I was looking for and made sure Bosco and I were a great match.She also helped me get all the supplies I needed so I could start off on the right foot as a new dog owner. The whole process felt supportive, thoughtful and stress-free.Iโ€™m grateful for their help and highly recommend them to anyone looking to adopt! Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi Glen, Thank you for adopting Bosco and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We wish you lots of love and many happy years with your new best friend! It's a perfect match! Sincerely, The APR team
Noni J.
Noni J.
3 months ago•google
I adopted King, our new addition to the family in December 2025. I appreciated the adoption process. They made sure we were a good fit, gave advice about Kingโ€™s personality, and checked in on us to make sure everything was going well. Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi Noni, Thank you so much for adopting King and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We wish you and your family many happy years with that sweet boy! Sincerely, The APR team
Emily Goshow
Emily G.
1 year ago•google

Luna was super accommodating to our busy schedule and was so helpful and informative. A great experience from start to finish!

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Thank you for adopting and for taking the time to share your adoption experience with our shelter and Luna! Sincerely, The APR team
Andrew Heitner
Andrew H.
1 year ago•google

Great great people doing incredible work for dogs and cats

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Thank you!
Rachel Davis
Rachel D.
9 months ago•google
I had an amazing adoption experience at APR. Luna was very informative, thorough, and kind. She was patient with all of my questions and you can tell theyโ€™re truly truly care. The knowledge they have and love of their animals is clear. I adopted two beautiful kittens with their help and I could not be happier. Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi Rachel, We are grateful for wonderful adopters like you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our shelter and especially Luna. May you have many happy years with your beautiful babies! Sincerely, The APR team
Debra Barrows
Debra B.
8 years ago•google

They are the best people! Really care about the pets. We adopted the sweetest kitty ever!

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Angel P.
3 weeks ago•google

What amazing experience here canโ€™t wait to go back and volunteer

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Response from owner:

Hi Angel, Thank you for your kind words! We look forward to having you as a volunteer! Sincerely, The APR team
Frances Mulka
Frances M.
8 years ago•google

They do awesome work to help rescue abandoned pets.

Olivia Tisone
Olivia T.
5 years ago•google
Today I adopted a cat from this amazing rescue, she is the sweetest girl and I couldn't be happier. Everyone at the shelter was very kind and they were very quick to respond throughout the entire process. My cat is adjusting and acclimating to her new home much quicker than I had expected! Thank you Abandoned Pet Rescue! Read More
Tina Avrin
Tina A.
1 year ago•google
I can not tell you how amazing the people at abandoned pet rescue are! I adopted a sick senor dog, they gave meds, vet care and the most wonderful help when I needed it.Please Please adopted your next pet from abandoned pet rescue, you will not be disappointedโค๏ธ Thank you APR, Bernard gave me so much joyโค๏ธ Read More
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Response from owner:

Thank you so much for opening your heart to sweet Bernard, and the love and care you gave him. He was lucky to have you. With love and gratitude, The APR team
Penny Lane Music Emporium
Penny L.
7 years ago•google

Everyone here is so helpful and this place really helps abandoned pets find a home. Thatโ€™s where we found our Lord Greystone!

Tonja Evans
Tonja E.
2 years ago•google

Great place! We found an abandoned cat. Someone answered my email within minutes and they came out and got the kitty.Awesome!!!! ๐Ÿ‘ โ€ฆ

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Thank you for your review! We are happy to help whenever possible. Sincerely, The APR team
Justin C.
Justin C.
12 months ago•google
My partner and I were searching for a new addition to our family, and the journey led us to APR. From our first visit, the atmosphere was very welcoming and Luna was incredibly attentive and informative about the adoption process. She was also very knowledgeable about all the cats we were seeing. Ultimately we decided to take home a shy but loving boy named Chester. Luna and APR provided us with all the necessary documentation and information to make sure Chester was healthy and good to go, and havenโ€™t been happier since we brought him home. Thank you APR! Read More
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Hi Justin, Thank you so much for adopting Chester and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We wish you many happy years with your new fur baby! Sincerely, The APR team
Katia Medina
Katia M.
11 years ago•google
A wonderful organization dedicated to saving as many animals as possible. They are committed to each and every single animal at the shelter. Looking to adopt a dog or a cat? Visit the shelter and help make a difference. Don't buy! Adopt! Read More
David Rich
David R.
6 years ago•google

How do you rate a shelter. So sad to see all these cats, but so glad they wont be put down. pretty clean place and friendly staff. Im trying to adopt a cat

Elizabeth Eddy
Elizabeth E.
1 year ago•google
I adopted my dog in July from Abandoned Pet Rescue and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life! The staff are truly remarkableโ€”kind, knowledgeable, and so devoted to every single animal in their care. From the first inquiry to the moment I brought my girl home, their responsiveness and support made the process smooth and stress-free. They are truly with you every step of the way. The shelter is impressively clean and well-organized, a testament to how much they care about creating a safe, loving environment for these pets. I cannot thank them enough! Read More
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Response from owner:

Thank you for your wonderful review and for taking the time to share your adoption experience! We know that Marmalade is living her best life! Sincerely, The APR team
laura s
laura s.
1 year ago•google
Saw a small dog running around the streets for a week finally caught him and he was so sweet and we took them here and they accepted him with open arms place was amazing, though we did have to bribe them with $100 to take the dog. Read More
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Thank you for your positive feedback on our no-kill animal shelter and thank you for helping pets in need! Sincerely, APR Team
Thomasina Smith
Thomasina S.
10 months ago•google

Friendly staff.

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Response from owner:

Thank you for your 5-star review! Sincerely, The APR team
Tricia R
Tricia R.
1 year ago•google
We adopted our little Luna (Phoebe) from APR and we had a wonderful experience! Erica and the staff there were very attentive. You can tell they really care about the animals at the shelter and they make sure they are going to good homes. They were very organized, efficient, helpful and kind. They took the time to explain the whole process and allowed us time to get to know Luna and for her to get to know us. The whole process was seamless! Thank you guys for all you do! Read More
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Response from owner:

Awww! Thank you so much for adopting sweet Luna (Phoebe) and sharing your adoption experience! Love the photos! Sincerely, The APR team
Jen Grieco
Jen G.
1 month ago•google
We adopted Stormie (formerly Noel) from Abandoned Pet Rescue, and it was truly one of the best decisions weโ€™ve ever made. From the moment we met her, the staff was kind, patient, and genuinely invested in making sure she found the right home โ€” not just any home.They were transparent about her background, answered all of our questions, and made the entire adoption process feel supportive and thoughtful. You can tell this organization truly cares about every animal that walks through their doors.Stormie has brought so much love, laughter, and personality into our lives โ€” and she now has a big sister, Hollie, who absolutely adores her. Watching them bond has been the greatest gift. We are forever grateful for the care Stormie received before becoming part of our family.If youโ€™re considering adoption, please start here โ€” they are doing incredible work for these animals. ๐Ÿค๐Ÿพ Read More
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Hi Jen, OMG - the pictures are cuteness overload! Thank you for adopting Stormie and taking the time to share your adoption experience with us! We are thrilled that you had such a positive experience and wish you many happy years with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Thomas Sousa
Thomas S.
6 months ago•google
I received an alert on adoptapet.com saying that Snoball now named Jackson was available for adoption. I didn't hesitate a bit in filling out the application and submitted to the APR hoping that they would return my call for a phone interview. They did returned my call and I spoke with Erika and told her how much I liked Jackson and how much he look alike my little Jack that passes away 7 years ago. Erika kindly set up an appointment for me and my partner to come to APR location to meet Jackson, it was love at first sight โค๏ธ. She granted me the honor to take him home, and here he is living happily, healthy and most of all been loved everyday. Jackson brought life and lots of joy again to my household. Now he is part of my family for many years to come. Thank you Erika and Alexa from the APR shelter. Read More
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Thank you for adopting Jackson and taking the time to share your experience! We are so happy for all of you! May you have many happy years together! Sincerely, The APR team
Randy
Randy
10 months ago•google
Erica knew exactly the dog to match me with. She kept in touch and gave me my Ernie. He is perfect and I feel honored to be his new mom. I was nervous at first, but Erica and the staff at abandoned pet rescue are there for me and answer all of my questions. What an awesome organization. Amazing people that do amazing work to save these animals! I am very grateful ๐Ÿ˜ Read More
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Response from owner:

Thank you so much for adopting sweet Ernie and taking the time to share your adoption experience. We appreciate the special shout out to our wonderful adoption coordinator, Erica. We wish you and Ernie many happy years together! Sincerely, The APR team
robert friedman
robert f.
3 weeks ago•google

Greatly appreciate everything they do!

Madelyn Albers
Madelyn A.
1 year ago•google
We had an amazing experience with Abandoned Pet Rescue. They are very caring and considerate of all families that are looking to adopt. We adopted Zelly recently and they allowed an at-home visit for her to meet our cat. It went well and we knew Zelly would love her new home. Thank you for what you do! Read More
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your adoption experience and for adopting Zelly! May you have many wonderful years together! Sincerely, The APR team
Tricia Gundersen
Tricia G.
4 months ago•google
Recently adopted a cat from this extremely clean and friendly establishment. Great experience from start to finish! Everything was organized, welcoming, stress free, and I really felt like all the cats were very well taken care of and loved. Luna was our main contact in the process and was very informative, knowledgeable, with amazing communication throughout. I would suggest anyone thinking about pet adoption or fostering to consider working with this organization. Thank you Luna and staff for helping find my furever friend ! Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi Tricia, Thank you for this wonderful review with a special shout out to Luna, our cat adoption coordinator. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are grateful you chose to adopt. May you have many happy years with your new furever friend! Sincerely, The APR team
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Challenge F.
11 months ago•google
My first experience ever adopting a rescue and it was perfect. Sonny, formally known as Grohl was so well taken care of during his foster. Everyone was so welcoming and so thankful for letting me give Sonny his forever home. Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi! Thank you so much for adopting Sonny and taking the time to share your adoption experience. May you have many wonderful years with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Christina Jarosch
Christina J.
1 year ago•google
The staff and volunteers were very kind and SO helpful both before, during, and after we adopted Jasmine. I love how careful they were to make sure she was going to a good home that would love and nurture her, but also that the dogs family members already in residence also accepted her as well. I tell everyone I know to adopt from Abandoned Pet Rescue. Read More
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Thank you for adopting Jasmine and taking the time to share your adoption experience! Enjoy your best life sweet Jasmine! Sincerely, The APR team
Michelle Navarro
Michelle N.
6 months ago•google
We adopted two kitties from Abandoned Pet Rescue and you can tell they were always loved and well taken care while there. You know they genuinely care about the animals they rescue and care for. I highly recommend if you are looking to adopt a kitten that you adopt two, so they have someone to play with and be soothed by. They work better together. And that is true for my two girls, who although look like siblings are not related. We are so blessed with our family. Read More
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Thank you for adopting 2 kitties! We agree! It is the best! Love the pictures! Enjoy your kitties! Sincerely, The APR team
Melissa Perez
Melissa P.
2 months ago•google
We had the most wonderful experience adopting Raya from Abandoned Pet Rescue. From the very beginning, their team was professional, empathetic, and thorough with follow-up. Erika was my initial contact, and she stayed in touch with me throughout the entire process. She was incredibly kind, responsive, and supportive, and I highly recommend working with her.They truly took the time to match us with the right dog, and the moment we met Raya, we fell in love instantly. They shared the touching story of how she was rescued, which made us appreciate even more the incredible work they do.Every single staff member we interacted with was caring and compassionateโ€”you can clearly see how much they love their jobs and the animals in their care. The adoption fee was very reasonable, and we were genuinely happy to donate more to support such a wonderful organization.We are forever grateful to them and Erika for bringing Raya into our lives. Read More
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Hi Melissa, Thank you for adopting Raya and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We wish you many happy years with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Jake Kreimeyer
Jake K.
1 year ago•google
Abandoned pet rescue is the best! The were really great in assisting us through the adoption process. They try their best to make sure every dog goes to a home that fits them/ their personality best. Weโ€™re so happy to have adopted with them! Read More
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Thank you so much for adopting sweet Charlotte! She looks wonderful! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! Enjoy your best life Charlotte! Sincerely, The APR team
Anthony Johnson
Anthony J.
8 years ago•google
I adore Abandoned Pet Rescue. We have two animals from their no kill facility. They do everything they can to find loving forever homes for animals that have been mistreated, abused, dropped off, or left to fend for themselves. We attend APR events and donate time, money, and heart to them because we cherish them so much. Read More
Deborah Cook
Deborah C.
4 years ago•google

Great people here

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Thank you for your kind words and for your 5 star review! Sincerely, The APR team
Linda Warzoha
Linda W.
1 year ago•google
We adopted our sweet girl Charlee about 3 months ago. Abandoned Pet Rescue was nothing but professional and accommodating throughout the process, always putting the well being of the animals first. They are diligent in checking references and matching the right pet for you. I would highly recommend them if you are looking to add a new pet to your family. Rescue animals make the best pets! Read More
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Thank you for adopting Charlee and taking the time to share your adoption experience! What cute photos! Congratulations on your graduation Charlee! Sincerely, The APR team
Favio Mendez
Favio M.
9 years ago•google

Very Friendly staff.

Malene Hattrem
Malene H.
8 years ago•google

A great no-kill shelter!

Stephanie Honorato
Stephanie H.
2 months ago•google
Our adoption experience was absolutely wonderful. The staff was incredibly sweet, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the entire process. They made sure we understood everything about our dogโ€™s needs and were always available to answer questions.What stood out the most was how much they truly care โ€” not just about placing animals, but about making thoughtful, loving matches. The environment felt welcoming and well-organized, and we never felt rushed or pressured.I would absolutely recommend Abandoned Pet Rescue to anyone looking to adopt! Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi Stephanie, Thank you for taking the time to share this lovely review. We are thrilled that you chose to adopt Mr. Fox! We believe it is a perfect match! Lots of love to you all! Sincerely, The APR team
Gonzo
Gonzo
7 years ago•google

One of the best animal shelters in South Florida. They really care and do things right.

Alyssa Jane
Alyssa J.
5 years ago•google
My first experience with APR was last summer. Our sweet cat Brick had just passed suddenly due to a heart condition, and my family and I were devastated. We decided that we wanted to adopt another kitten and on a whim called APR after seeing a posting for a fluffy black kitten online. The wonderful Cheryl answered the phone and was extremely sweet and sympathetic to our situation. I was heart broken to hear she had already been adopted, but Cheryl suggested another kitten Souflee that she felt would be a good fit. At first I declined, but thankfully changed my mind and agreed to meet her. I immediately fell head over heels in love with Souflee!! Anxiously awaiting our adoption application acceptance, Iโ€™m pretty sure I harassed Cheryl every single day lol. We got to bring our new baby home about a week and a half later! Souflee, or Banana now, is honestly one of the most amazing cats Iโ€™ve ever met. We had such a wonderful experience, we just adopted another kitten from APR, Ziti, aka Lemon, a little polydactyl kitten. The people at APR are amazing at what they do, and extremely passionate about animals which is obvious in the way they care for them and heavily vet hopeful adopters to ensure the best fit for both human and animal. If youโ€™re looking for same day adoption, this isnโ€™t your place. But if youโ€™re looking for a meaningful experience that will bring you a perfect match, look no further. I adore APR and all that theyโ€™ve done for my family and our community. I truly cannot express my gratitude to this shelter and itโ€™s workers like Cheryl who work tirelessly around the clock to ensure the animals are well cared for. Whenever we are in the position to adopt again, it will definitely be at APR, the most amazing shelter ever ! Read More
Brittany Santo
Brittany S.
1 year ago•google
I adopted a cat from this shelter and the process was seamless. They had a complete record of all her health information, gave her a complete vet check up before I took her home, and even clipped her nails. Definitely recommend Read More
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Hi Brittany! Thank you so much for adopting a cat and taking the time to share your adoption experience! May you have many wonderful years with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Angela Mahoney
Angela M.
7 years ago•google

Very friendly staff!

lordran bongwater
lordran b.
5 years ago•google
My first encounter with a representative of their team was when I was trying to check on a stray cat in the road on sunrise blvd. Their veterinary technician had got out of their car to check on the same stray. After a hi and bye I left.Cut forward in time to seeking new animals and I got an invitation to APR to meet with a potential kitty and made my first adoption.The thorough process of ensuring a good fit between me and the animals and upfront honesty from the staff that I got was very comforting.A little while later I fostered a cat for a woman for several months and it wasnโ€™t a good fit for our home, the comparison between my experience with APR vs somewhere else was extreme.Upon returning the kitten after it was up to its fosterhood goals I decided I wanted to adopt another one into our family and again, APR didnโ€™t disappoint at all.Warm, Welcoming, Dedicated, Caring and Amazing staff of this rescue helped me welcome my 2nd from their shelter into my home.13/10 would recommend Read More
lauri Spector
lauri S.
1 year ago•google
From the moment I contacted APR, the experience was perfect. Erica set up a meet & greet with our prospective adoptee & her foster mom, Melissa. It was love at first kiss with Betty Boop! APR took care of everything from spaying & microchipping to handling the delivery of "Boops" to our home. We couldn't have asked for a better outcome. Read More
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Thank you for adopting Betty Boop and taking the time to share your adoption experience! Enjoy your best life Betty Boop! Sincerely, The APR team We are truly grateful
Dahlia B
Dahlia B.
1 year ago•google
APR helped fulfill my dream of rescuing my first dog. I knew when I laid eyes on him it was meant to be. Erica Was so tremendous in helping it make it happen for me. Iโ€™m so grateful we were able to meet her that day when we came in to see him. I will always recommend Abandoned Pet Rescue . Read More
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Thank you so much for adopting and sharing your adoption experience! May you have many wonderful years with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Natalie Bonilla
Natalie B.
1 year ago•google
This rescue and it's fosters are so sweet and patient. Down to earth people who really want what's best for the animals. I got my baby boy Jack from them I couldn't be happier. Step by step they keep in contact and they check in to see whatever help you may need as well as they are very giving with what ever supplies you may need to take your pet home with. Love this rescue. Beautiful hearted people. Read More
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Hi Natalie, Thank you so much for adopting Jack and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We wish you many happy years with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Jay & Lisa Gaal
Jay &.
10 months ago•google
My husband Jay and I recently adopted two incredible pupsโ€”Fig & Rocket (formerly Jules & Finn)โ€”from Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) in Fort Lauderdale, and we couldnโ€™t be more impressed with the experience from start to finish.The application process was easy to navigate, yet refreshingly thorough. Within a day, we had a lengthy phone interview with Erica, who took the time to get to know us, our lifestyle, and our existing two dogs. Although we live just over an hour away, she was clear from the beginning that APR doesnโ€™t do same-day adoptions. They take time to properly vet every prospective adopter, which we really respectedโ€”it shows how seriously they take the responsibility of placing their animals.Despite it being Memorial Day, APR set up a meet-and-greet for us and our dogs. The facility includes a special studio space designed for introductions between new and existing pets, which made the entire experience feel professional and thoughtful. During the visit, we also met Melissa, a trainer who was fantastic and supportive.Some reviews mention a strong smell at the facilityโ€”yes, there is a smell, but itโ€™s what youโ€™d expect from a hardworking rescue full of animals in need. It didnโ€™t bother us, and we think itโ€™s a small price to pay for the good theyโ€™re doing.The love and care the staff and volunteers pour into these animals is obvious at every step. Kara, who helped us finalize the adoption, was phenomenal and made sure we were prepared to bring Fig and Rocket home just two days after our meet and greet.While I personally donโ€™t love that the microchip ID remains in APRโ€™s name, I do understand and appreciate why they do itโ€”to protect their animals from being rehomed or discarded irresponsibly.The transition home was challenging at firstโ€”Fig & Rocket likely had never been inside a home before. But one quick call and follow-up text with Erica and Melissa gave us the tools we needed to better support our new pups, and things are getting better every day.If APR werenโ€™t such a long drive from us, Iโ€™d absolutely volunteer my time with them. Weโ€™re forever grateful for the work they do and the care they gave Fig & Rocket. Highly recommend this organization to anyone serious about adoption. Read More
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Hi Jay & Lisa, Thank you so much for adopting Fig & Rocket! We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your adoption experience with this beautiful and detailed review. We couldn't have asked for a more loving home for those 2 cuties! May you have many wonderful years together with your fur family! Sincerely, The APR team
Sheri Huebner
Sheri H.
10 months ago•google
Abandoned Pet Rescue is my go to adoption place! The volunteers, trainers, and vets are wonderful. This is my second time adopting from them. In memory of Gracie we adopted coco! Adopt don't shop! Erica was wonderful to work with and even followed up afterwards to make sure Coco's transition to our home was smooth Read More
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Hi Sheri, We are so happy to be your go-to adoption rescue! Thank you so much for all the love and care you gave to Gracie. May you have many wonderful years with Coco! We are grateful for your confidence in us and for this lovely review! Sincerely, The APR team
Quentin L
Quentin L.
10 months ago•google
I adopted two of my pets from APR and also had the joy of volunteering there. Itโ€™s a truly special organization that goes above and beyond for every animal. The team takes time to understand each pet and works tirelessly to match them with the right home. Debbie introduced me to my sweet Annieโ€”she really understood my personality and the kind of companion I was looking for, and made the perfect connection. Read More
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Thank you Quentin for sharing this wonderful review! We are truly grateful for your service to APR and for adopting from us. Best of luck to you! Sincerely, The APR team
Tosha Sigler
Tosha S.
1 year ago•google
We had a great experience with APR. They were and continue to be supportive in our adoption of Mia. We know that we are not alone and can reach out for guidance at any time. Mia is a gem that brings lots of love with her into our family. She is such a blessing to us. Read More
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Thank you so much for adopting sweet Mia. She looks so happy in her new forever home! We are so appreciative! Thank you for sharing your adoption experience! Sincerely, The APR team
Kim Vazquez
Kim V.
1 year ago•google
Everyone at APR was kind, helpful and patient as we searched for our new pet. The facility is filledv with great energy and the animals are well cared for. The staff is able to discuss behaviors and assist you. The animals have great veterinary care and even training so they are ready to go home. This is a quality organization that truly cares. They are honest and do all they can to nurture the pets. There is every kind of pet for every family and you should really check them out. I walked in one day just to look and was able to meet wonderful dogs and cats. A week later, I got my new "son". Abandoned Pet Rescue is highly recommended and the staff is fantastic and friendly. A special thank you to Erica for her help. Read More
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Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! Enjoy living your best life Jim! We are so happy for you! Sincerely, The APR team
Aryana Nascimento
Aryana N.
2 months ago•google
I recently adopted my 14 year old cat from here and I genuinely couldnโ€™t have asked for a better experience. The staff was so kind, and clearly passionate about what they do. They answered all of my questions and made sure I felt confident about bringing home a senior cat. You can tell they truly care about the animals and want them to go to loving homes. The facility itself was clean and welcoming, and the adoption process was smooth and stress-free. I am so grateful I found my sweet girl here. If youโ€™re thinking about adopting, I 100% recommended this place. Theyโ€™re amazing! Read More
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Hi Aryana, Thank you for adopting Honey Boo and taking the time to share your experience. We are so grateful for adopters like you who appreciate the calm sweetness of a senior pet. Seniors and their adopters are truly the best! Best regards, The APR team
Heather Neal
Heather N.
8 years ago•google
I am so grateful for this place and the people who work in it. Soon I will be bringing home this sweet little guy. Until he can come to his forever home, I know he is in good hands.I wish all animals could receive this care in a no-kill shelter while they wait to be rescued by a loving family. Everyone should go check them out, they have many precious kitties and doggos to choose from! Read More
Gus Aviles
Gus A.
1 year ago•google

Wonderful place managed by wonderful people.

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Dear Gus, Thank you so much for your 5-star review!
Lois Allen
Lois A.
5 months ago•google

Very good. Erica was the absolute best!!!!

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Thank you for adopting sweet Chickie and taking the time to share your experience! A very special dog got a very special family! We couldn't be happier! Sincerely, The APR team
Wyatt Lavoie
Wyatt L.
8 years ago•google

Friendly staff and cute animals. One of the greatest no kill shelters in the South Florida area.

John Allen
John A.
8 years ago•google

An awesome group of unsung heroes, thanks for Maggie May!

Isadora Rangel
Isadora R.
1 year ago•google
Itโ€™s hard to even describe what APR means to me and my family. This place isnโ€™t just a nonprofit. Itโ€™s got a heart and a personality . Not only are the animals treated with extreme care, APR staff knows each of them individually, their personalities, their tastes and the type of home they need. They do whatโ€™s best for the animals and will try their hardest for a perfect match. Iโ€™m thankful that APR introduced us to our Copper boy. Heโ€™s made our home and lives happier. Read More
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We are beyond thrilled that you have given Copper the loving home he so deserved.Thank you for adopting sweet Copper and for taking the time to share your adoption experience! Sincerely, The APR team
Nikola Vucicevic
Nikola V.
7 months ago•google
โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธWoof, woof...Translating in progress...Hi, my name is Kiki ๐ŸพโœจAnd this is my story...I donโ€™t quite remember where I was born.What I do remember are long rainy nights, feeling so skinny, cold, and aloneโ€ฆ until one day, kind people from Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc. in Fort Lauderdale found me. They gave me food, warmth, and, most importantly, love.At the shelter, they even sent me to โ€œschool.โ€ They taught me how to trust again, how to be polite, and how to believe that people could be kind.And then there was Andrada, a kind girl volunteer who first took me on walks and cared for me. She soon realized she couldnโ€™t be my forever person- but instead, she became my fairy godmother, the one who introduced me to the family I was always meant to have.And thenโ€ฆ something magical happened.One day, a lovely couple and their 7-year-old boy came to meet me. The moment our eyes met, I knew. They liked me, and I liked them. My little tail wouldnโ€™t stop wagging. It was love at first sight.Thatโ€™s how I found my forever family. ๐Ÿ’•For weeks after, I remember nothing but gentle hands, long hours of petting, and soft words that made me feel safe. They gave me toys, took me for walks, and even let me watch movies with them just like in my dreams. It only took me two days to adjust to my new home because I finally knew: I belonged.I am so thankful to Erica and everyone at Abandoned Pet Rescue for healing me, teaching me, and helping me find my family. Without them, I wouldnโ€™t be here, curled up in love and comfort.But friends, I was one of the lucky ones. Many other dogs and cats are still waiting for their magical day.The shelter works so hard, but they need help: donations, volunteers, and families ready to adopt. If you have room in your home and heart, please swing by.You wonโ€™t just be saving a lifeโ€ฆ youโ€™ll be gaining a forever friend, just like my family did with me. ๐Ÿถ๐Ÿ’–Love always,Kiki Read More
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This is one of the sweetest reviews ever! Words cannot express our gratitude and joy! Thank you so much Kiki! We know you got the best family ever! Sincerely, The APR team
Emil Azar
Emil A.
3 years ago•google
You will find nothing but the most genuinely nice people working here. I cannot thank everyone enough for the work they do. Friendly, professional, kind-hearted, helpful, knowledgeable. Just awesome, awesome people.Massive thank you for assisting us with Piccolo and Bambino throughout the fostering and adoption process, and for the vet always being so helpful with Bambinoโ€™s allergy issues. Youโ€™re all great. Big shoutout to Karaโ€ฆ sheโ€™s a legend in my book.Have a cold beer tonight, you all deserve it and more!Thank you again from Natasha, Emil, Bambino, Bella, Jack, and Piccolo.Edit - and to the absolute clown of a woman that commented that this is a โ€œsmellyโ€ placeโ€ฆ itโ€™s a rescue. Were you expecting a Nordstromโ€™s? Unreal. Seek therapy. Read More
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Thank you Emil for you taking the time to share your positive experience. Thank you and your family for helping and adopting Piccalo & Bambino. ๐Ÿ™‚
Nick Blair
Nick B.
10 months ago•google
Erica, our contact to introduce us to an incredible puppy to foster, did a fantastic job of understanding our home and a potential adoption. The love and care Erica and team have for these animals shows clearly by their interest in placing them in safe, happy, health and long term homes. Thank you and we love Brownie! Read More
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Hi Nick, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with our shelter and team. Best of luck with sweet Brownie! Sincerely, The APR team
FeelInBalanceMassage
FeelInBalanceMassage
8 months ago•google

Abandoned Pet Rescue is incredible! I found Lady there and she is the best addition to our family! We love her so much! They do such a great job making forever connections!!! Recommend highly!!!โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

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Thank you so much for adopting lovely Lady and taking the time to share your adoption experience. We especially love our senior adopters! What a lucky Lady she is! Sincerely, The APR team
Miriam La Rotta
Miriam L.
4 years ago•google

Thank you for taking in a little stray kitten I rescued last week. You were so kind and caring!

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Thank you so much for helping animals in need. Sincerely, The APR Team
Emma Motto
Emma M.
5 months ago•google
Luna at APR was amazing to work with! She was very knowledgeable and took the time to pair us with the perfect pet for our family! I would definitely recommend APR to anyone looking to expand their family! Basil has been a great addition and we are so excited for this next chapter! Read More
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Thank you for adopting Basil and taking the time to share your experience with our shelter and with Luna! He looks so happy! May you have many happy years with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Sheila R.
Sheila R.
7 years ago•google
Adopted our little 10 year old Min Pin. They do a very good job adopting and caring for pets. They're also very active in the community and spreading the word about the pets that need to be adopted. Highly recommend.... Read More
Ava Montalvo
Ava M.
2 months ago•google
This place was wonderful! Me and my group for a school project collected donations and brought them for the animals here and they were lovely. The managers gave us a tour around and were extremely kind. They also took photos to put us into their newsletter. It was clean, safe, and organized making the experience excellent. Go check them out and donate! Read More
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We are truly grateful to your group for making APR your school project, and for your kind and thoughtful donations! Thanks for this awesome review! Sincerely, The APR team
Diane Wuchevich
Diane W.
3 years ago•google
This is a very special place. There are so many cats and dogs that have been rescued. The people here are wonderful, especially Cheryl. If you love animals and want a pet this is a good place to find one. Read More
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Thank you for your positive feedback on our no-kill animal shelter and thank you for helping pets in need! Sincerely, APR Team
Lo L.
Lo L.
6 months ago•google
Erica was fabulous. She made our experience wonderful. We adopted a wonderful dog named Trini and are truly in love with our new family member. Great people who really care about the animals. Awesome to see that these days. Read More
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We are thrilled with your adoption of Trini! Thank you for adopting her and sharing your experience with our shelter! May you have many happy years together! Sincerely, The APR team
Olivia Adamski
Olivia A.
12 months ago•google
Erica and the folks at Abandoned Pet Rescue are doing the lordโ€™s work. Theyโ€™re a solid team that does right by the animals in their care and truly work to match them with good owners. I had the opportunity to adopt my precious pup, Petunia, from APR. I am thankful she was so well cared for before I was able to bring her home. I highly recommend adopting animals from this shelter. Read More
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Hi Olivia, Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience. We are so happy for you and Petunia! May you have many wonderful years together! Sincerely, The APR team
Andrea Barton
Andrea B.
10 months ago•google
I had a great experience adopting from APR! I submitted an application, and Luna, our cat adoption specialist, called the next day.Originally, I had my eyes on another bonded pair of cats. Luna asked what we were looking for in cats and gently guided us to a more fitting pair of kitties. They care about what happens to their animals long after they are in their care!Don't let the no same-day adoptions scare you away! They only want to make sure people do not make an impulsive decision and then regret it. You can wait another day or a few days to bring home your new FUREVER animal, right? Just more time to prepare to bring home a new family member.Thank you, APR and Luna, for making my home complete! Read More
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Hi Andrea, Thank you for adopting and for taking the time to share this wonderful review. We are thrilled you had a positive adoption experience! Best of luck with your new kitties. May you enjoy each other for many years to come! Sincerely, The APR team
Keri Baker
Keri B.
1 year ago•google
I am a foster mom for APR and canโ€™t say enough about how wonderful everyone is. I can always get a hold of someone to address any concerns and they help out with everything - from food to medicines. They truly care about the well being of the dog/cat they are adopting out. If you have ever considered fostering or even fostering to adopt, this is the place to give it a try with. I love their senior medical adoption program. To give senior dogs and cats a greater chance of getting adopted, they offer to give vet care to the animal for the remainder of their life which is HUGE. I have a soft spot for silver faced fur babes but taking on a senior knowing that the possibility of high vet bills is a real thing is daunting. APR is doing the good work to change the game here. Read More
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Keri, we are so grateful for you! We also have a soft spot for the senior babies and are so appreciative for wonderful foster moms like yourself, who take the time to care for them! Thank you so much! Sincerely, The APR team
lynda ann calvert
lynda a.
10 years ago•google
Very impressed with the personnel and their love and attention to all of the animals under their care. I have fallen in love with Murphy and will be able to take him to his forever home later this week. I can't wait! What a wonderful group of people. Read More
Mauricio D
Mauricio D.
7 years ago•google

I love it

Joshing U
Joshing U.
2 years ago•google
What an amazing animal shelter we had the best experience. The employees are truly a god send. No kill shelters are hard to come by and you can see how much they really care about every animal. Thank you for everything you do!!!! Read More
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Thank you Josh for your review. We are grateful for your support! ๐Ÿ™‚
Davie Caldero
Davie C.
7 months ago•google
APR is an amazing rescue, even my vet was happy to hear I adopted from them. I worked with Luna and she helped match me with my newest addition and I couldnโ€™t be any happier! The adoption process was super easy and thorough which impressed me immensely! Highly recommend rescuing for here!!! Read More
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Hi Davie, Thank you for taking the time to share your adoption experience. We truly appreciate that you chose to adopt! We wish you many happy years with Morgana Cleopawtra! Sincerely, The APR team
Tanya Sumholz
Tanya S.
3 years ago•google
Abandoned Rescue is AMAZING! They really take time to connect you with your forever pet. I just adopted my loving cat Gucci - We are definitely a great fit! Thank you Cheryl and her awesome staff @ APR! Cheers Read More
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Thank you Tanya for your positive feedback on our no-kill shelter and thank you for helping pets in need! Sincerely, APR Team
Mary Waldron
Mary W.
11 months ago•google

Great organization with wonderful people who really care for the animals.Thank you for helping us find our kitty, Stella!

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Hi Mary, Thank you for adopting Stella and taking the time to share your adoption experience. We are thrilled to have helped you find each other! Sincerely, The APR team
Mariana Rivera
Mariana R.
2 years ago•google

We appreciate the opportunity you gave us to adopt and build so many memories with our dog โค๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป Lovely rescue and staff โ€ฆ

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Thank you for adopting Goldie and giving her the most wonderful life! With much love, The APR Team
Peyton Norcross
Peyton N.
6 years ago•google
Really wonderful staff! Clean and didnโ€™t smell bad at all! I found an abandoned dog that almost got hit and brought him here and they gave him a bed, toys and water just while we were waiting for his old owner (who abandoned him) to call back. Theyโ€™re all very loving and kind people and they really care about the animals! I left feeling really good and they assured me theyโ€™d find him a great and loving home and I truly believe them! I would recommend this place to absolutely everyone I know and everyone I donโ€™t know! 10/10! They even said theyโ€™d give me a call with an update which I appreciate so much! Wonderful people! If youโ€™re looking for a pet PLEASE go here!!! Theyโ€™re definitely in it for the animals : ) They also always need volunteers so go there and check it out! Read More
Nate V
Nate V.
3 years ago•google

They do incredible work, we got our cat here and regularly donate to support them

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Thank you for your positive feedback on our no-kill animal shelter and thank you for helping pets in need! We appreciate your support. Sincerely, APR Team
Daniel โ€œTribe of asherโ€ harachi
Daniel โ€œ.
7 years ago•google
It has so many beautiful dogs here for adoption if I ever want to adopt the dog this is where I'm coming I'm never buying a dog again they got beautiful Pit Bulls especially that blue nose pit they have there if I have room baby boy you be coming home with me beautiful location right off of Wilton Manors friendly staffs they care about the animals and that's what I really like when I come to adopted dog again they love and care about these pups i recommend it to anybody out there looking for a dog or you know somebody send them here this is the spot. Read More
Heloisa Sรก
Heloisa S.
9 years ago•google

Great!

Jamie Dunwell
Jamie D.
1 year ago•google
I adopted Cupcake/Sophia/Cakes in June of this year, she was a shelter cat four of her five years according to staff. I primarily got her to be a companion to my other rescue Simba. She has progressed with him and with meโ€ฆ sheโ€™ll come up on my bed and get full body pets in the middle of the night for 20minsโ€ฆ. she has the sweetest heart! The first day I un segregated them she brought out her Snoopy head feather toy and dropped it between Simbaโ€™s paws as a peace offering and itโ€™s been great since! I need to thank the staff for their professionalism and in particular Luna who has been following up since day one! Iโ€™ so happy with Cakes! My goal as with Simba, is to love her to the point she doesnโ€™t remember ever being in the shelter! She gets plenty of snacks and treats! She has learned to love love! Read More
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We are so happy that Cupcake/Sophie is settling in with you and Simba so beautifully! We could not have hoped for a better adoption for her. She was such a shy cat. So wonderful to hear that she is coming out of her shell and learning to love. Thank you so much! Sincerely, The APR team
Danny Vargo
Danny V.
9 years ago•google

Great staff doing thankless work.

Lorelei St James
Lorelei S.
6 months ago•google
We were impressed by the care and placing of abandoned dogs and cats that Abandoned Pet and Rescue showed. Barbara spent a lot of time with us and was honest and knowledgeable about the dogs we visited. Erica was super responsive in getting back to us when we said we wanted to visit. We found our perfect match in a 3 year old mixed German Shorthair Pointer and English Pointer we named Coco! A healthy and happy fur baby addition to our pack!! Read More
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We are so happy and grateful that you adopted Coco from us! Thank you for adopting and sharing this awesome review! Wishing you many wonderful adventures with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Emma Goodman
Emma G.
5 months ago•google
Truly such an amazing rescue and organization. Went looking to meet one dog, and upon talking with Erica and her listening to our current dog situation suggested we instead meet with a different puppy. He has been such a love bug and a great addition to our family. APR really cares about the success of every animal that comes to them, ensuring that they will be loved and treated well. All of the staff has been so kind, checking on how the adjustment period has been. Read More
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HI Emma, Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We do our best to find the right pet for potential adopters and are thrilled that you found the perfect puppy for your family. May you have many happy years with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Pam Marias
Pam M.
3 years ago•google

Friendly and compassionate.

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Thank you for your 5-star review! The APR team
Chiqui Chiqui
Chiqui C.
9 years ago•google

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Mercedes Jorge
Mercedes J.
2 years ago•google

Animals are treated so well here and the staff is loving and kind.

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Thank you for your 5-star review! Sincerely, The APR team
Bonnie Almada
Bonnie A.
1 year ago•google

This place is awesome.The people were very helpful with some Very much needed cat food thank you so much

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We are glad we could help and thank you for taking care of the cats in your area and home. ๐Ÿ™‚
Tiffany C.
Tiffany C.
1 year ago•google
Awesome rescue and awesome volunteers! We adopted our Roxy (formerly Nova) from them in September. They are very thorough in selecting the right family for each animal and finding each pet the best home. Erica was super friendly and spent over an hour with us the day we came for our meet and greet. Great organization and highly recommend! Read More
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Thank you for adopting Roxy (Nova) and taking the time to share your adoption experience! She looks very happy! Love the photos! Sincerely, The APR team
fabienne marie
fabienne m.
11 months ago•google
We adopted our latest addition to the pack in December from APR and I couldn't believe I brought home a sweet and fully vetted and spayed love of my life for less than what we spend for a fancy dinner out. I wanted another dog instead of an anniversary dinner, but my husband has a hard enough time finding space in the bed with our leggy pups and the cat all spread out to their hearts content.100% love APR. Get the dog/cat that you never realized your heart was missing!If you can't adopt, consider fostering, donating, or volunteering. Some of the coolest and kindest people that I know, I have met at adoption events or volunteering a couple hours on the weekends. Read More
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Hi Fabienne, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with APR. We are truly grateful for all you do and for adopting sweet Dakota! Sincerely, The APR team
Ariel Fuentes
Ariel F.
6 years ago•google

Nice place. They take care of pets with a lot of love

Meghan Wilk
Meghan W.
3 years ago•google
This place is absolutely amazing and Cheryl is one of the nicest people you will meet. I was looking to get a fourth cat that would mesh with my existing pets who all have very distinctive personalities. Cheryl was patient and kind, helping us to complete our family. I would highly recommend this facility as the animals are well cared for and they are not just looking to get rid of the them; they are looking to place them in homes that fit with both the ownerโ€™s and the petโ€™s needs. Read More
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Thank you for your positive feedback on our no-kill animal shelter and for appreciating the process to match people to the right pet. Thank you for helping pets in need and for adopting! Sincerely, APR Team
gabrie m
gabrie m.
7 months ago•google
abandoned pet rescue is THE place to go if you want to adopt a kitten, puppy, cat, or dog! they are a no kill shelter, meaning every animal there has a safe place to rest until their furrever homes! my fiancรฉ and I had our eyes on a kitten we saw online who happened to be at APR, and when we went in to see him, he was being treated for lice he was found with. Luna, the adoption manager was the absolute sweetest and most kind person ever. She snuck us in and let us see the kitty while he was recovering, and we immediately knew he was the one for us. She made the adoption process smooth and thorough, making sure we were the best fit for the kitty, and kept us updated the entire time, until we picked him up. She is so sweet and gave us a take home goodie bag with some things for our new kitten. Most of all, their adoption fees for all cats are below 100$!!! please if youโ€™re looking to adopt come to APR!!! much love to you guys who make this possible everyday! donate to this amazing rescue. Read More
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Hi Gabrie, Thank you for adopting Roscoe/Neo and taking the time to share your experience. We also appreciate the special shout out to Luna, our cat adoption coordinator who works tirelessly to ensure a great match. We are truly appreciative of adopters like you, and wish you and your new best friend a lifetime of wonder and joy. Sincerely, The APR team
Kelci Coffey
Kelci C.
8 months ago•google
Luna at APR was great! We adopted a kitten this week & the experience couldnโ€™t have been better. The communication from when we got to meet kitty to even after taking her home was great & you can tell APR really cares about the animals in their care & making sure they find good homes. Read More
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Thank you so much for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! May you have many happy years with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Suzy Vogenthaler
Suzy V.
1 year ago•google
APR is an incredible shelter that I would gladly recommend to anyone looking to adopt a pet. The staff and volunteers were friendly and helpful, the animals were well taken care of, and the adoption process was great. Not only that, but my wife and I met our new best friend Yma there! We couldn't have dreamed of a better dog or a better shelter. Read More
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Thank you so much for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! May you have many happy years together! Sincerely, The APR team
Renee Webster
Renee W.
1 year ago•google
From the moment I laid eyes on my Darla until the adoption process was over and even now, everyone from the rescue has been wonderful. The animals are so obviously loved and cared for and they care about finding the right homes for their animals and not just any homes. My family is so lucky to have found their organization and most importantly our new baby, Darla. Sheโ€™s our angel baby and sheโ€™s living her best life! Read More
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Thank you for adopting sweet Darla and taking the time to share your adoption experience! Have a wonderful life Darla! Sincerely, The APR team
DA West
DA W.
2 years ago•google
Private about my details, but I felt obliged to leave a review to state that this is one of the most well run rescues in the area. Kara is kind, professional, and extremely helpful, as is the rest of their staff.I donโ€™t think people realize just how much blood, sweat, and tears go behind running a rescue.Believe the glowing reviews and adopt, donโ€™t shop. Read More
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Thank you so much for your feedback and 5 star review! It is truly a labor of love! Sincerely, The APR team
Shi Fu
Shi F.
2 years ago•google

This place is doing it right

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Thank you for your 5-star review! Sincerely, The APR team
Jeff Torkelson
Jeff T.
3 years ago•google

The best.

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Thank you for your positive feedback on our no-kill animal shelter and thank you for helping pets in need! Sincerely, APR Team
Charlotte
Charlotte
1 year ago•google
APR is an excellent facility with quality, caring individuals. Each member goes beyond the extent that is typical in caring for the intakes. Moreover, the adoption process is relatively simple and straightforward, unlike similar facilities that make the process more difficult than necessary. Pleasant experience, overall, with APR. Highly recommend in the adoption route. Read More
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Thank you so much for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! Sincerely, The APR team
M Garcia
M G.
2 months ago•google
Exceptional Experience - Worth the Drive for the Right Match!After several attempts to adopt a Corgi mix at other sheltersโ€”where we often found ourselves "too late" or stuck behind multiple holdsโ€”finding Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) was a breath of fresh air. We drove 45 minutes to get there, and it was worth every mile.The process was professional and personal from start to finish:Initial Inquiry: A volunteer named Erica called me shortly after I filled out an application. She spent a significant amount of time giving me specific details about the Papillon/Corgi mix I was interested in, ensuring I had all the info I needed before making the trip.The Meet & Greet: We brought our resident Boxer along for a scheduled visit. The staff handled the introduction beautifully, and we were given plenty of time to experience the dogโ€™s personality firsthand.Transparency & Care: During the foster-to-adopt process, the manager, Kara, and the team provided us with a detailed medical history. It is clear that APRโ€™s priority is the health and long-term success of their animals. They aren't just looking to "move" pets; they are dedicated to ensuring a perfect fit for both the animal and the adopter.Our experience with the volunteers and the Manager, Kara, was absolutely top-notch. If you are looking to adopt, I highly recommend checking their website and making an appointment to meet their dogs and cats. They are an incredible organization that truly cares! Read More
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Thank you so much for this glowing review! We strive to make a good fit between adopters and pets. We could not have found a more perfect family for Pixie! We are so grateful for your commitment to her integration in your home. Wishing you all many happy years together! Best of luck to you all! Much love, The APR team
Emma Dixon
Emma D.
2 months ago•google
This place provided us with a good experience! The employees here were very kind and offered multiple opportunities to us donors. I suggest everyone take a look at their pets to adopt, volunteer opportunities, and just take a look around at how incredible they care for the animals. Read More
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Thank you for visiting our shelter and supporting our organization. We are truly grateful for your kindness and for your review. Sincerely, The APR team
Stephanie Dominique
Stephanie D.
5 years ago•google

There awesome

Catlin Miller
Catlin M.
11 months ago•google
Abandoned Pet Rescue is the best rescue! Everyone here really cares about the cats and dogs. Iโ€™ve adopted two of my cats from here in the last year, and they work very hard at training and socializing the animals in their care before they are sent to their forever homes. I wish I could adopt them all! Elise (formerly Eclipse) and Maru (formerly Mama D) are my babies. When one of my cats escaped, they helped me with resources to get her back, and I was able to find her in 48 hours thanks to their assistance. If you want to meet your new best friend, visit their website and submit an application. Many cute and sweet babies canโ€™t wait to meet you! Read More
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Hi Catlin, Thank you so much for adopting Elise and Maru! We are very grateful for your feedback! Best of luck, Sincerely, The APR team
Justin Kennedy
Justin K.
12 months ago•google

This is an amazing place. They take all the steps to ensure your new pet is compatible with your home. Our new puppy โ€œBoltโ€ has been a delight. Thanks to everyone at APR.

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Hi Justin, Thank you so much for adopting Bolt and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We wish you many happy years with your new adorable best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
jan g.
jan g.
3 years ago•google
APR is a non kill shelter and provides love, dedication and great care for all of their animals. We adopted our fur baby , two months ago from them. They rely on volunteers and donations from the community and provide a safe and loving environment for their animals. Kara and the staff work so hard , day after day, to give their animals all they need to get them ready for their forever homes. I am grateful to them for taking in abandoned animals and giving them a second chance to be able to find a home that will give them the love and care they deserve. Read More
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Thank you Jan for your positive feedback on our no-kill shelter and thank you for helping pets in need! We are lucky to have your friendship and support! Sincerely, APR Team
Juan Velasquez
Juan V.
1 year ago•google
I truly recommend to adopt a pet, specially from APR, I started the process more than a month ago and from several rescue places APR was our favorite because they really pay attention to details to find the right pet for you.Top notch attention especially from Luna and Alexa, the crew as well.Thank you so much!!! Read More
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Thank you Juan! We really appreciate your review! Sincerely, The APR team
Jorgelina Villega
Jorgelina V.
6 years ago•google

We adopted a cat yesterday, excellent people and place, very responsible for adoption responsible. Thank for everything.

Sandra Renteria
Sandra R.
8 years ago•google

Big and clean place very good services and very friendly people

Faith Tran
Faith T.
10 months ago•google
I had an amazing experience with Abandoned Pet Rescue, and would definitely adopt from them again.I love that they are a no kill shelter that puts the animalโ€™s well being first. I can tell they really listened to what I was looking for in a pet, and they knew their animals well enough to make a match. Luna was so responsive, helpful, and patient throughout the entire process.I applied online, but had my eye on so many cats that it was impossible to narrow it down. Luna suggested that my partner and I come in and meet all of the cats.From there, we fell in love with two of them! We had a meet and greet with Luna where she educated us on cats (Iโ€™m a first time cat owner). The shelter does their due diligence to make sure the animals go to loving homes, checking with my apartment and two references I gave her. The cats also got a check up from their vet before coming homePick up day was seamless and they gave us super cute goodie bags filled with treats and toys, as well as all of their paperwork.Thank you all so much for everything! Especially Luna ๐Ÿ™‚ please adopt from this rescue!! Read More
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Hi Faith, Thank you for adopting Billy Bob and Thymie from us and taking the time to share this beautiful review with a special shout out to Luna. We wish you many happy years with your new fur babies! Sincerely, The APR team
cynthia alvarez
cynthia a.
6 years ago•google
Best shelter in the world. They keep everything super clean, the people who works there is totally dedicated to the little abandon fur babies. If you ever look for a pet contact them. If you don't know what to do with old sheets, towels or any pet things please donate to them. They really do a great job. Any help to them will be a lot. Read More
Vesta Hughey
Vesta H.
1 year ago•google

They never give up on any animal!

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Thank you so much for your kind words and for your 5 star review! Sincerely, The APR team
Ed Garcia
Ed G.
1 year ago•google
Abandoned Pet Rescue made getting our puppy Yogi a breeze and they are very good and professional with the animals they care for. Erica was amazing to work with and kept us updated through the adoption process. Please support them and check them out next time you are looking for your forever friends. Read More
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Thank you for adopting Yogi and sharing your adoption experience! Best of luck, The APR team
Cmo
Cmo
5 years ago•google
Phenomenal staff that really do their best with all the abandoned animals! Would encourage anyone to adopt your next pet from them or give any donations you can spare. They are a great addition to our community. Hats off!!! Read More
Lory Farmer
Lory F.
9 months ago•google
I am forever grateful to Abandoned Pet Rescue for our two beautiful, smart, and loving dog babies. We adopted Tootsie in 2020 and Red in 2022. Iโ€™ve been volunteering here for the last several years and never before experienced a pet shelter with such an amazing team of staff and volunteers. The level of care they provide to each and every animal is second to none. Abandoned Pet Rescue is powered by ordinary people doing extraordinary things and I am extremely fortunate to be a part of this organization. Thank you APR for your impeccable professionalism and tireless dedication to transforming the lives of numerous formerly abused and neglected dogs and cats. โญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธโญ๏ธ Read More
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Dear Lory,. Thank you for taking the time to write this beautiful review and sharing your experience as an adopter and volunteer. We are truly grateful for your dedication to APR! We are so lucky to have you! With love, The APR Team
Irina Daiter
Irina D.
5 years ago•google

My daughter found a dog on the street and we brought him to this place. They took him right away. Very nice people. Thanks for everything you are doing!

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Thank you for helping animals in need and for taking the time to share your experience! Sincerely, The APR team
Denene Dobbratz
Denene D.
7 years ago•google

Very. Caring shelter...able to volunteer walking dogs...I do and it is great!!

Sarah Reilly
Sarah R.
11 months ago•google

Such a wonderful and caring rescue, I found my sweet cat there and I am so grateful I went with this rescue to adopt.

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Hi Sarah, We are so happy you and Dusty found each other. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your adoption experience. Sincerely, The APR team
Joshua Bernal
Joshua B.
5 months ago•google

Took a mother and her three kittens here. They do a beautiful thing and they deserve much praise

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Hi Joshua, Thank you for caring for these cats and taking the time to share your experience with our shelter. Sincerely, The APR team
Mia Trapani
Mia T.
6 years ago•google

People here truly cares

Dan Farrell
Dan F.
4 years ago•google

Never buy a dog when places like these are bursting with awesome homeless canines.

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We agree! Thank you for your 5-star review! The APR team
Magdalena Szypulski
Magdalena S.
6 years ago•google

Never seen so many amazing cats! Every single one had an amazing personality. Wish I could take them all home.

Vernon Strickland
Vernon S.
5 months ago•google

Angels on earth

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Thank you! Sincerely, The APR team
Melanie Garcia
Melanie G.
8 years ago•google

We recently adopted Teddy and Paddington, two 8 years old Schnauzers. We can't imagine our lives without these sweet boys. We want to thank all the kind people at the shelter..

DARCY DUBERGER
DARCY D.
2 years ago•google
The people at the shelter are so beautiful and loving caring for the animals take good care of those animals and they love every one of them they're all special people there work there ask Tito he knows Read More
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We are very grateful for your review. We strive to do our best for the animals while they wait for their forever homes. Sincerely, The APR team
Sharon Kambo
Sharon K.
1 year ago•google
This shelter and Luna are incredible!! The process itself took about a week. I popped in to look at the rescue itself and check out the cats. Luna and I did a walk through to see the kittens, young adults (1yr-ish), and older adult cats (4yrs+). We set an additional time for me and my bf to come in and do a meet and greet. That day we spent a little over an hour getting to know a few cats and fell in love with our little fur baby! We put in the application and it took a few more days to get approved (2 referrals, if you rent they will check w your landlord, etc.). We came and picked up our baby and they provided all the information we needed, some extra food, litter, and tips to help her get adjusted. A few days after we brought her home she had some allergy symptoms getting used to the new space (common for cats). I texted Luna and she got us set up with antibiotics and eye drops the very next day! I could not say more good things about this shelter! They genuinely care for their animals and are so helpful throughout the adoption process!! Read More
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Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! Best of luck with your new kitty! Sincerely, The APR team
Walter M.
Walter M.
9 months ago•google
Finding Daisy: A Perfect Match Thanks to APRI canโ€™t say enough good things about APR (Abandoned Pet Rescue). On June 6, I received a text from Erica with a photo of a sweet female dog named Daisy. She had just arrived, and Erica thought she might be a perfect match for me.She was absolutely right.When I met Daisy and held her in my arms for the first time, she gave me the lookโ€”and I knew instantly she was meant to be part of my life. The adoption process was smooth, and everyone I interacted with at APR was kind, helpful, and clearly passionate about what they do.Erica, thank you for being such a great matchmaker!If youโ€™re thinking about adopting, I canโ€™t recommend APR enough. Thereโ€™s a perfect pet out there waiting for you, too. Read More
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Hi Walter, Thank you for adopting Daisy and taking the time to share your adoption experience. We are so grateful for adopters like you, and wish you many wonderful years with Daisy! Sincerely, The APR team
david kesterman
david k.
3 months ago•google
What a great organization they help you thru everything you need in a pet adoption.Luna is a joy to work with as you search to rescue a petThey send you home with a to go bag and itโ€™s a great experience.I highly recommend when you look fo a pet to rescue you go to these guys firstGreat job๐Ÿ˜€ Read More
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Hi David! Thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful review and for adopting Josie! May you have many happy years together! Sincerely, The APR team
Marie-Claire Boucton
Marie-Claire B.
1 year ago•google
Best no-kill shelter ever! They take great care of the animals, there are tons of volunteers to help, and they take every application seriously to make sure they find the perfect match for you. If you want to save a life and adopt a cat/dog, this is THE place! Read More
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We are very grateful for your 5-star review! Sincerely, The APR team
Rodolphe Laske
Rodolphe L.
11 months ago•google

Rescued two sweethearts over the last year from here. They are a great organization that really cares.

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Thank you so much for adopting Mama D and Miso, and for taking the time to share your adoption experience! So happy you all found each other! We wish you all the best, The APR team
Stacie Stone
Stacie S.
8 months ago•google

They clearly love their residents and the humans too. The animals are well cared for and the staff and volunteers are informed, helpful, and welcoming. Come meet your new family member!

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Hi Stacie, Thank you so much for adopting Harvey and sharing your experience with our shelter! We wish you many years of love and joy with your precious baby! Sincerely, The APR team
Adrian Keep
Adrian K.
3 months ago•google
Recently I drove a couple of hours to adopt the most beautiful and loving cat, Mia, aka Wonder Woman, from APR. This is my second adoption from APR and I could not have been happier with either. Luna was amazing in ensuring we were a good fit and things could not have worked out better. I have no hesitation in recommending APR with Luna and the team to anyone. Thank you Guys! Read More
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Hi Adrian, We are thrilled that you chose to adopt with us again! Thank you for making that long trip to adopt sweet Mia. We appreciate you taking the time to write this wonderful review, with a special shout out to Luna. Much love and happiness to you with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Donna
Donna
1 year ago•google
I am very impressed with Abandoned Pet Rescue!We fostered a puppy we fell in love with and now have officially adopted. Everyone there was kind and caring every step of the way. I highly recommend their rescue facility if you are looking for a cat or dog! Now meet our new baby Mochi. Read More
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Thank you for fostering and for adopting Mochi! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your adoption experience! May you have many wonderful years together! Sincerely, The APR team
Catherine Willy
Catherine W.
11 months ago•google
The APR is An amazing place with extra ordinary staff. I had to surrender a dog left with me by owner due to unforeseen circumstances and Kara who guided me was great with the process. Kara even went a step further to update me on the dogโ€™s welfare. They are all very welcoming,gentle, kind and caring. Thank you so much Kara Read More
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Hi Catherine, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad we were able to help. Best of luck to you, The APR team
Brando Garcia-Rovai (Brandography)
Brando G.
10 years ago•google

No kill shelter with the best staff. Great human beings all around taking care of tons of animals that need a home

John A. Vachna Jr.
John A.
9 months ago•google

All the animals were great. Staff super friendly looking forward to getting approved for our rescue

old zulu coy
old z.
12 months ago•google
We first adopted 2 amazing long term resident dogs from APR over 15yrs ago. When our beloved Pittie suddenly passed away a few months ago, We decided we needed another Pittie in our lives. I have always followed APR & saw a dog that I thought would be a good match with our pack. I filed an application & heard back from Erica within hours. Not only did she take time to answer my questions, she even had her collegue Melissa call me & discuss further. Melissa directed me to a young Pittie-mix that she was fostering/ training. I took the drive down to Ft Lauderdale, with my gang & we did a meet/ greet. Headed home, talked it over with Wife, then next week headed back down to adopt our new addition. Both Erica & Melissa spent so much time with me, it was obvious how much they love & care about the rescue animals in their charge. I've been asked to send updates & am happy to do so. If you're looking to adopt or foster, please do not hesitate to use APR. They care about every animal & will try their absolute best to set you up for an amazing sucess. I could've adopted from my local County, but APR has a special place in my heart, so totally worth the 500 mile round trip. If you're local to Ft Lauderdale, what are you waiting for? Read More
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Thank you for this wonderful review and for taking the time to share your adoption experience! We wish you many happy years with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Pam N
Pam N.
1 year ago•google
I went to Abandoned Pet Rescue to adopt a cat after having to put my cat down. They had so many awesome cats, it was hard to pick one! After visiting a few times I found my new kitty. I was impressed with the way they verified that I would be a good and responsible owner. I was also so impressed with how the rescue is run that I now volunteer there! Read More
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Thank you so much for adopting your new kitty from us! We are also thrilled to have you as a new volunteer! Thank you for taking the time to share your adoption experience! Sincerely, The APR team
Maria Rodriguez
Maria R.
7 years ago•google

I love this place, they are real pet lovers. I adopted my dog here and also had 2 surgeries with them. All is great! Thank you Dr and Linda.

Nick Pitter
Nick P.
2 years ago•google

Awesome place. Workers and volunteers were friendly. They have wonderful pets that need a home. Adopt don't shop!

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We are grateful for your 5-star review! Sincerely, The APR team
Kip Reynolds
Kip R.
12 months ago•google
We just adopted our second little family member after enjoying our first for a brief 9 years. Heart breaking, but we couldn't imagine finding a new doggo from anywhere else. These people, this organization, those pups and cats are without doubt gifts to the world and each other. Read More
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Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your experience. We wish you many happy years with your new family member! Sincerely, The APR team
Nikki family
Nikki f.
6 years ago•google

GREAT FACILITY AND GRE AS T JOB SAVING FURRY LIVES :))

Risa Snyder
Risa S.
8 months ago•google
Erica and Abandoned Pet Rescue were great to work with. We put in an application for our dog and Erica reached out right away and asked us a lot of questions to make sure we would be a good fit for him and vice versa. We went to meet him a couple of days later and the rescue was wonderful. They have a great indoor area to play with the dogs and let them off the leash to run and interact with you. We decided to rescue him and the staff handling the paperwork was great too. They even gave us toys, bowls, a leash and food. Would definitely recommend Abandoned Pet Rescue if you are looking for a new furry friend! Read More
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Hi Risa, We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your adoption experience, and most of all for adopting sweet Romeo! We wish you and your family many happy years with that sweet boy! Sincerely, The APR team
Leandro Silva
Leandro S.
8 years ago•google

They have a very good service for both, for pets and humans.

Tracy Gowen
Tracy G.
1 year ago•google
Grateful for this Pet Rescue! They do not euthanize. I got Mercury about 5 months ago. What a joy he is! I love that APR vets new parents so the adopted pets have a better chance of staying in a FurEver Home! Read More
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Thank you Tracy for adopting sweet Mercury and for taking the time to share your adoption experience! We are so happy that he is a joy! Sincerely, The APR team
Jokerboy 2055
Jokerboy 2.
1 year ago•google

I went there to donate some things. Friendly and greatly appreciated my small donation.

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Thank you so much for your donations and for your support of our pets! Sincerely, The APR team
Domminic ManBeast
Domminic M.
6 years ago•google
We are very Grateful and Happy that there exists a no-kill shelters in our UBERFABULOUS community. And we are especially Grateful and Thankful for the volunteers and the man hours that they provide on a daily basis. This shelter does an impeccable job on Caring and Loving all the Animals who were left behind their Families. I only Wish that my Partner and I had a much "Bigger" house too match out "Big Hearts" so that we may Adopt them all! Read More
Mary Snook
Mary S.
1 year ago•google
Highly recommend APR. The staff and Veterinarians are amazing. So helpful and really care about all their dogs and cats they have rescued. Of course we stopped by just to look. We got home and could not stop thinking about a small shy dog that was surrendered by her owner. We adopted her and she has blossomed into the sweetest little love bug. We go on lots of walks together and she loves to cuddle. Thank you APR and volunteers for all your hard work finding forever homes . Read More
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Thank you for adopting sweet Mimi and taking the time to share your adoption experience! Love the photo! Sincerely, The APR team
I R
I R.
9 months ago•google

I have only been in there once. Shane on me. But i visit the building in front of it 4 times a week. People are always walking the dogs ... which says a lot about the place.

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Thank you for noticing and taking the time to write this review! Sincerely, The APR team
Roberto Perez Salazar
Roberto P.
1 year ago•google

Lots of dogs and cats waiting for you.

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Thank you so much for your support Roberto!
DDK62
DDK62
4 years ago•google

God Bless anyone who uses their time doing Gods work! It doesn't always involve money, just their time! Even if an hour a week!There are still alot of good people out there!โค๐Ÿพ โ€ฆ

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Thank you for your kind words! Sincerely, The APR team
Vanessa Christoffel
Vanessa C.
4 years ago•google
Very nice Shelter! My job arrange a donation drive for basic pet supplies. Very kind and friendly. If you are looking to volunteer, they are looking for you!! They are closed on Tuesdays but otherwise ready for some love for our FUR FRIENDS! No kill shelter is huge for me! Their website has active posts for those in need of some fur real loving. Read More
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Thank you so much for your help and your 5-star review! The APR team
Andrea Federico
Andrea F.
8 months ago•google
We just adopted our new family member, Harry, from Abandoned Pet Rescue and couldnโ€™t be happier! Our experience throughout the entire process was incredibly good. We worked with Erica and Melissa and we couldnโ€™t have been happier! They were so responsive and were very upfront and honest with everything about Harry. They were also very accommodating with our visits and they made the whole process very easy and enjoyable. If you are looking to adopt a pet, we highly recommend going through Abandoned Pet Rescue in Fort Lauderdale. Read More
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We are so thrilled that Harry found his forever home with your family. Thank you for adopting and taking the time to share your adoption experience! May you have many happy years together with Harry! Sincerely, The APR team
Tracey Flores
Tracey F.
8 years ago•google
Adopted my little one here and couldn't have been happier. They truly care about these pets and their future homes. Application approval took a few days but once we got approved the rest went smoothly. Read More
Denene Dobbratz
Denene D.
7 years ago•google

Great shelter

Gabriella Hernandez
Gabriella H.
1 year ago•google
The BEST place to adopt a pet! They walk you through every step and give you a great take-home care package for your new family member. Luna was fantastic throughout the adoption of our cat Cheeto, and she has stayed in touch and answered many of my questions as a first-time cat mom. I have since adopted from other shelters, and the experience I had here was leaps and bounds better than the experience I had at the different places. Read More
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Thank you so much for adopting and for your support!
Macarena Oyarzun
Macarena O.
1 year ago•google
There are no words to express how wonderful each any every one of the staff members were. Even after adoption they check up you consistently and provide with all the information you may need. Iโ€™m so glad I found them and was able to adopt Bella who was known as โ€œwillowโ€. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’œ please go and check them out! Will be worth it !!! Erika and alexa were AWESOME!!!!!! Read More
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Thank you for adopting sweet Bella and taking the time to share your adoption experience! We wish you many happy years with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Sarah Dietrich
Sarah D.
1 year ago•google
I had an amazing experience at Abandoned Pet Rescue! Luna was extremely helpful and attentive with the process while I adopted my new kitten. Everyone was very friendly and nice and Iโ€™m so glad I chose Abandoned Pet Rescue to give me my new fur baby! I highly recommend this place Read More
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Thank you Sarah for adopting your new kitten from us and for taking the time to share your adoption experience!" Sincerely, The APR team
Raul Hernandez
Raul H.
9 years ago•google

Made the adoption process very easy and you can tell all volunteers love working there.

Madeline Remotigue
Madeline R.
2 months ago•google
All the employees were so welcoming and helpful! They clearly have a lot of passion and care for their animals. I recommend anyone who is interested in adopting, volunteering, or just wanting to visit the animals to stop by. Read More
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Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at our shelter. We truly appreciate your support! Sincerely, The APR team
Laurie Hoffman
Laurie H.
6 months ago•google
I had a very positive adoption experience at APR! I worked with Luna who was very knowledgeable about cats. The rest of the staff / volunteers were pleasant and dedicated. I felt the questions asked of me were focused on the wellbeing of the cat I wanted to adopt. My Chloe is a wonderful kitty for my needs and has brought me much joy! Read More
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Hi Laurie, Thank you for adopting Chloe and taking the time to share your adoption experience. We wish you much love and joy with Chloe for many years to come! Sincerely, The APR team
B Miller
B M.
4 years ago•google

So many animals in need of homes. Wonderful people trying to help stop in and bring home a friend!!!

John Williamson
John W.
6 years ago•google

Cute animals

Kyla Brobst
Kyla B.
9 months ago•google
I recently adopted a cat from this shelter. Luna and the shelter have been super sweet and communicative throughout the whole process. I was looking for a good bit and finally found one that I was excited to meet. We set up an appointment for me to meet him and it went great they explained everything to me and answered all questions I had. Before we could take him they had to go over my application and ask my references to make sure I was a good fit, which is an amazing sign that shows they really care and want their animals to go to the right loving home. I am so so grateful to have found abandoned pet rescue!! I also love the fact that theyโ€™re a no kill shelter!! Read More
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Hi Kyla, Thank you for adopting Howie and for taking the time to share your experience with our shelter and especially Luna. We are thrilled that you and Howie found each other! May you have many happy years together! Best of luck, The APR team
Lori Schutzenhofer
Lori S.
1 year ago•google
What an amazing staff and facility. They genuinely care about every animal. We were able to meet a fantastic dog and make his life better. The meet and greet was great. They really take the time to work with you and communicate along the way. When we heard about Sir Arthur we couldn't say no. It was aperfect fit and still is. Read More
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Response from owner:

Thank you for adopting Sir Arthur and taking the time to share your adoption experience! He looks like he is enjoying his best life! Sincerely, The APR team
Jess Corbett
Jess C.
3 months ago•google
I had such a wonderful experience adopting Rome (formerly Pope Anthony) through Abandoned Pet Rescue. The entire process was smooth, organized, and genuinely stress-free. Everyone was kind and supportive, but I especially want to thank Erica, who has continued to be incredible even weeks after adoption. She checks in on us, was so encouraging during the "puppy blues" , and truly cares. Iโ€™m so grateful for how easy and positive this experience was โ€” I couldnโ€™t have asked for a better rescue to adopt from. Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi Jess, We are thrilled that you had a great adoption experience and wish you all the best with Rome! Thank you for taking the time to share this and for adopting! Sincerely, The APR team
Justin Brenner
Justin B.
1 year ago•google
We adopted our dogs here. The center really cares for the dogs and their adopting families. They got to know us and helped us match to pets that would be good fits for us and our family. Highly recommend - there's so many dogs and cats there that need forever homes!!! Read More
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Thank you for adopting and for taking the time to share your adoption experience! Sincerely, The APR team
Nadine Houston
Nadine H.
8 years ago•google

Adopt don't shop! The volunteers were very helpful and there are unfortunately too many homeless pets looking for furever homes. Please check this place out. If you can't adopt, donate.

Elyse Beck
Elyse B.
1 year ago•google
We canโ€™t say enough how amazing Abandoned pet rescue is all the amazing staff that work there. They care somuch for these animals. We just adopted our new fur baby and it was a wonderful experience and we love him so much.We love Abandoned Pet Rescue! Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi Elyse, Thank you so much for adopting and for taking the time to share your adoption experience! Best of luck with your new best friend! Sincerely, The APR team
Cheryl Simpson
Cheryl S.
7 years ago•google
This place will help as much as possible if you take in a stray aniamals .If shelter is available they will take them in .If not they will give you supplies and Dona well visit .If needed meds to help while you foster an aniamals Read More
Marina Ostuni
Marina O.
7 months ago•google
APR is a fantastic rescue organization. They care deeply for their animals and the staff is top notch. Not only have I volunteered for their events many times but Iโ€™ve also just adopted my newest pup from them and totally in love! Read More
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Response from owner:

Dear Marina, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a volunteer and adopter. We are truly grateful for your service to APR and for adopting your new best friend from us! May you and Luca share many happy years together! Sincerely, The APR team
Sara Ortiz
Sara O.
10 months ago•google
Hi all,My husband Matt and I wanted to share how thankful we are with the Abandoned Pet Rescue Team. Especially with Erica for matching us with our adorable puppy/perrito Bam-Bam "el cachorro Douglas". For friends and family: Bam-Bam ๐Ÿ™‚ Bam- Bam is such an adorable puppy with a super nice temperament, and cool and sweet demeanor. Since the moment we contacted Abandoned Pet Rescue, Erica has been supper responsive and has supported us through the entire adoption process.Please support this wonderful No- Kill shelter. ๐Ÿ™‚ Read More
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Response from owner:

Hi Sara, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with our shelter. We are thrilled that Bam-Bam has been a good fit for your family. May you have many happy years with your new perrito! Thank you for adopting! Sincerely, The APR team
Ken Smith
Ken S.
5 years ago•google
Heroes work here! Many years ago an abandoned dog was found where I worked. I couldn't take her due to severe allergies. I emailed and called every no-kill rescue shelter in the 3 counties and APR was the only one that was willing to help out and save her life! Thank you for all you do everyday. Read More
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Response from owner:

Thank you for helping animals in need and for taking the time to share your experience! Sincerely, The APR team
Dale Spiry
Dale S.
8 years ago•google

Very caring and a great place to adopt a family member

Nanette Jaffarali
Nanette J.
7 years ago•google
Very nice place to rescue an animal from. They have both cats and dogs in a wide variety. The volunteers are lovely professionals who guide you through every step of the adoption process. They are also very protective of their animals. They really make sure that pet and person are well suited. Fees are reasonable. I highly recommend. Read More
Captain T
Captain T.
9 years ago•google
I went by to drop off a bunch of carriers and play pens from when my Boston Terrier was a puppy. Everyone was super friendly and thankful. I wish I could contribute more. Thanks for everything you all do!! Read More
Cynthia Graves
Cynthia G.
6 years ago•google

They help find forever homes and give great foster homes for the animals that need attention.

Maria Dominguez
Maria D.
9 years ago•google
They really care for their animals here! I adopted a beautiful siamese kitten a few years ago, and she is the sweetest most affectionate little girl!! The location is a tad off the beaten path, so I feel like not many people know it is there. So whether you're looking to adopt, or have an animal to surrender, please contact this organization or go visit! Read More
Vofking Tigris
Vofking T.
9 years ago•google

This place looks invisible from the outside and plain from the inside, but I got great and quick service there. I found super cool kitten. They prepare all the documents very fast.

Sandra-Jean Leonard
Sandra-Jean L.
2 years ago•google

Obviously very loving volunteers!

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Response from owner:

We love our volunteers! Thank you for your 5-star review. The APR team
Daniela Lopez
Daniela L.
6 years ago•google

A place to find a new member for the family

Nancy Walters
Nancy W.
8 months ago•google

Looking to adopt small dog- like a poodle

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Response from owner:

Please visit our website to see our adoptable dogs. Sincerely, The APR team

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