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Is the Humane Society of Broward County a branch of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) or the American Humane Association (AHA)?
No, the Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non profit, 501©3 organization. Each Humane Society is independent and not affiliated with each other. It is very confusing because so many share similar names. The HSUS and AHA are national organizations that work to protect all animals. They do not operate any shelters that adopt out dogs or cats. Are the Humane Society of Broward County and Broward County Animal Care and Regulation (BCACR) the same organization No, the Humane Society of Broward County accepts pets that are surrendered by their owners and relies on donations and fees from adoptions and fundraising events to operate. The BCACR is a county organization that is supported by tax dollars. They are responsible for picking up stray pets and ensuring pets are licensed.
Frequently Asked Questions?
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How many locations does the Humane Society have?
We have only one shelter located at 2070 Griffin Road, just west of I-95 in Fort Lauderdale. We also have mobile pet adoptions at the PETCO in Boca Raton. Is the Humane Society of Broward County a “no-kill” shelter? The Humane Society of Broward County is an open admission shelter. This means we accept all owned animals regardless of their condition. Animals must be friendly and healthy to go up for adoption. Those not meeting this criteria are euthanized. Many “no-kill” shelters will only take in pets they know they can find homes for or turn people away when they are full. So where is the pet to go then? Do I have to make an appointment to drop off my pet? No, the shelter is open seven days a week and the receiving department opens at 8:00 AM everyday. Is there a time limit for animals? Is there a fee to drop off my pet? I cannot keep my pet, will you pick it up? Where does the Humane Society of Broward County get the money to operate? How many dogs and cats does the shelter receive each week? Does the Humane Society of Broward County pick up stray pets? Does the shelter offer veterinarian services so the public can bring their pets there? Does the shelter offer affordable spay or neuter services for my pet? My pet is old and I can’t afford to take it to the vet to have it put to sleep (euthanized). Can I bring my pet to the shelter? I’m going on vacation, can I board my pet at the Humane Society of Broward County? How many pets does the Humane Society of Broward County adopt out? |
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