Most of us treat our pets as part of our families. That's why when we're faced with the decision of whether or not to euthanize our pet, it becomes a heart wrenching experience. Many people seek their veterinarian's advice and ask them when the time is right. How do you know? How can you be sure you are making the right decision? Your veterinarian can help you figure out if your pet is in pain and how to keep your pet as comfortable as possible. But there are a few questions that only you can answer. You know what things your pet normally likes to do. Does your pet love to go for car rides, play with the kids or gets special treats? Is your pet excited about any of these things anymore? If the answer is no, you need to consider your pet's quality of life. For example, most pets enjoy eating. Lack of appetite accompanied by weight loss in a sick animal is a serious indication that something is wrong. We are never ready to say good bye to our beloved animal but when we put our pet first, and ourselves second, the decision to do what is best for them becomes much easier.

The Staff at the Humane Society of Broward County are here to assist you with this difficult process. We now offer a private, in-home euthanasia procedure for your pet. We will send certified euthanasia technicians to your home to perform

this final act of kindness in the comfort and security of your pet’s own home. The fee for this service starts at $250 and a private cremation is also available. Please call 954-266-6863 for further information.

If you would prefer to bring your pet to the shelter to be euthanized and be with them during the process we are able to offer this option and there is a $100 fee. We will try our best to schedule your appointment at a time that is convenient; however, due to the large volume of animals we receive we may not always be able to accommodate your request. We have much more flexibility Monday – Friday with scheduling, as weekends are extremely busy. If you would like to be with your pet you will need an appointment, so please call 954-266-6863.

If you decide that we should perform the procedure without you present, we ask for a donation to cover our costs, however it is not required. If you elect to have a private cremation for your pet there are set prices for this. Pricing is determined by the weight of the pet and the urn you select. For more information please call 954-989-3977 and press 3.

Many years ago the Humane society of Broward County was fortunate to have the means by which to build its present facility on Griffin Road. Over the course of these years the community has continually placed enormous trust in our orgainization, and demands for our services have grown. As a result, the Board of Directors unanimously approved to construct a new building adjacent to our present facility.

In doing so, however, and because of limited land space, they also had to make a the difficult decision to relocate the Humane Society's pet cemetary and mausoleum from its current site. Mr. Pete Seiler, owner of the Broward Pet Cemetary (BPC) in Plantation agreed to create for us a Humane Society of Broward County Memorial Park within the grounds of his picturesque serene pet cemetary. A beautiful, new, granite mausoleum was constructed and all the pet remains that previously were at the Humane Society were transferred to BPC. The Broward Pet Cemetary and Crematory offers private or communal burial and cremations and arrangements can be as simple or elaborate as you choose. Please visit browardpet.com to view the grounds of for more information contact them at 954.476.0743.