Adopt, Don’t Shop F or any dog owner, their beloved pup will always take home the “Best in Show” prize. Still, plenty of people are looking to add a four-legged friend or, perhaps, another dog to brighten their household. Fortunately, in South Florida, plenty of organizations — spanning nonprofits to county-run op- erations — are working to connect would-be pet owners with their furry new best friend. In considering the groups listed below, note that most offer rotating or varied adoption events, res- cue services, and/or wellness offerings. It’s best to research an organization’s website for current pup rosters and community happenings. Here’s where to find Fido in South Florida — and remem- ber: adopt, don’t shop. ▼ BROWARD COUNTY 100+ Abandoned Dogs of Everglades Florida 345 E. COMMERCIAL BLVD., FORT LAUDERDALE; 877-506-8100; 100PLUSABANDONEDDOGSOF EVERGLADESFLORIDA.ORG The rescue organization focuses on Florida City, Homestead, Redland, and southeast Florida, with nonprofit services fo- cused on bettering abandoned dogs, fostering, and adopting. Abandoned Pet Rescue Inc. 1137 NE NINTH AVE., FORT LAUDERDALE; 954-728- 9010; ABANDONEDPETRESCUE.ORG The nonprofit rescue specializes in rescuing, sheltering, and ultimately finding new homes for abandoned and/or abused pets throughout South Florida. Adopt A Stray 11950 PINES BLVD., PEMBROKE PINES 954-966-8382; ADOPTASTRAY.WS The nonprofit organization focuses on stray overpopulation with adoptions, animal hoarder rescues, and feral cat care. Animal Rescue of South Florida 954-294-6214 ANIMALRESCUESOUTHFLORIDA.ORG A nonprofit organization with regular volunteers specializing in fostering, adopting, and well- ness services, including spaying and neu- tering, vaccinating, and microchipping. Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Center 2400 SW 42ND ST., FORT LAUDERDALE 954-359-1313; BROWARD.ORG A county-run program with adop- tions, lost-and-found services, foster care, surrender services, shelter, tag/vac- cination services, and more. Dachshund Rescue of South Florida DACHSHUNDRESCUESOUTHFLORIDA.COM A nonprofit specializing in the rescue, fostering, and adop- tion of dachshunds in South Florida. 6 2 Dogs Rule Rescue Group 954-358-3647; DOGSRULERESCUE.ORG A volunteer-led nonprofit organization primarily fo- cused on rescuing dogs facing euthanasia, with adoption and fostering options. Florida Humane Society 3870 N. POWERLINE RD., POMPANO BEACH; 954-974-6152; FLORIDAHUMANESOCIETY.ORG A nonprofit adoption facility focused on rescues and owner surrenders, with pro- gramming focused on education, spay/neu- ter, and disaster preparedness. Good Karma Pet Rescue 3100 NW 19TH TER., POMPANO BEACH 954-366-5396; GOODKARMAPETRESCUE.ORG Based in Fort Lauderdale with an adoption center in Pom- pano Beach, this nonprofit has foster, adoption, and volun- teer opportunities. Humane Society of Broward County 2070 GRIFFIN RD., FORT LAUDERDALE; 954-999- 3977; HUMANEBROWARD.COM A nonprofit organization with a 33,000-square-foot Fort Lauderdale shelter offering pet adoptions, animal surrender coordination, and pet health services. Milo’s Dog Rescue 954-628-2175; MILOSDOGRESCUE.COM All-breed nonprofit rescue with various community adoption and fostering opportunities. Paws 2 Care Coalition Inc. 6219 JOHNSON ST., HOLLYWOOD PAWS2CARECOALITION.ORG Focused on rescues, medical care, and adoption, this nonprofit organization has an adoption facility and regular community events. Pets in Distress of South Florida 954-472-8667; PETSINDISTRESSFL.ORG Operated by volunteers since 1994, the Davie-based nonprofit rescues abused/abandoned South Florida pets and works to find them new homes. Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation 2875 W. BROWARD BLVD., FORT LAUDERDALE; 954-530-1508; SAVINGSAGERESCUE.ORG A nonprofit with foster and adoption programs as well as animal-centric educational initiatives geared toward local youth, police departments, and more. United Dog Rescue 331 E. COMMERCIAL BLVD., OAKLAND PARK; 954-371-0046; UNITEDDOGRESCUE.ORG Rescuing approximately 90 percent of its dogs from public shelters, this nonprofit has volunteer and adoption programs. Where to adopt dogs in Miami-Dade and Broward. BY JESSE SCOTT United for Animals Rescue 366 S. STATE ROAD 7, MARGATE 954-761-6814 UNITEDFORANIMALSRESCUE.ORG A no-kill shelter and nonprofit offering rescues, an adoption center, and pet health remedies. ▼ MIAMI-DADE COUNTY Big Hearts for Big Dogs 12051 SW 131ST AVE., MIAMI 239-200-1150; BIGHEARTSBIGDOGS.COM A private nonprofit specializing in the adoption of larger dogs throughout South Florida. Born Free Pet Shelter BORNFREESHELTER.ORG A no-kill nonprofit shelter and rescue with adoption and fos- tering events throughout South Florida. Compassionate Pug Rescue COMPASSIONATEPUGRESCUE.COM A nonprofit organization based in Miami with pug-centric events throughout the area. In addition to pugs for adoption, Compassionate Pug Rescue has surrender- related services. Humane Society of Greater Miami 16101 W. DIXIE HWY., NORTH MIAMI BEACH 305-696-0800; HUMANESOCIETYMIAMI.ORG A nonprofit animal shelter, preventative clinic, and pet ther- apy service provider. Hurricane Pets 786-999-8239 HURRICANEPETSRESCUE.ORG A national organization focused on educating pet owners in disaster preparedness, fosters, and adoptions. Miami Animal Rescue 13313 SW 124TH ST., MIAMI 305-877-2880 MIAMIANIMALRESCUE.ORG A local nonprofit that rescues animals facing euthanasia with foster and adoption services. Miami-Dade Animal Services 3599 NW 79TH AVE., DORAL 305-468-5900; MIAMIDADE.GOV A county-run facility with adoption services, clinical offerings, lost and found capabilities, licensing, and vaccinations. Pawsitive Beings Rescue Inc. 786-223-7352; PAWSITIVEBEINGS.ORG A volunteer-driven, Miami-based nonprofit organization with an intimate selection of dogs for adoption. Paws 4 You Rescue 8717 SW 134TH ST., MIAMI 786-242-7377; PAWS4YOU.ORG A nonprofit with an adoption house and various events throughout South Florida, as well as boarding, foster, and medical care services. Rescue Paws 4 Furry Hearts 305-206-5977 RESCUEPAWS4FURRYHEARTS.ORG Founded in 2015, it focused on rescues, adoptions, and aiding senior dogs in recovery. Images via CSA Printstock / Getty Images MONTH XX–MONTH XX, 2008 JUNE 23-29, 2022 NEW TIMES MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS |miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com BEST OF MIAMI® 2022 miaminewtimes.com
