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Phone Numbers
Adoptions(Cats and Dogs)
Animal Care has Adoption Centers in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach. Call either Adoption Center for information about the breeds of dogs and cats available for adoption. For the Fort Lauderdale Adoption Center, call 954-359-1313 ext. 2486, Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For the Pompano Beach Adoption Center, call 954-359-8278, Wednesday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m and weekends from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Animal Bite
To report a bite from a cat, dog, or wildlife to a human, call 954-359-1313 ext. 2484.
To report an Animal to Animal bite, call 954-359-1313 ext. 2484.
Dog Beach
Call the City of Fort Lauderdale Parks and Recreation Division at 954-828-7275 to obtain a special permit required for the beach.
Dog Parks
Bark Park at Synder Park in Fort Lauderdale
954-828-4343
Dr. Pauls Pet Care Center Dog Park at the Sportsplex in Coral Springs
954-344-1841
Happytrails Dog Park at Seminole Park in Plantation
954-452-2510
Poinciana Dog Park at Poinciana Neighborhood Park in Hollywood
954-921-3404
Citation/Fine
Call 954-359-1313 ext. 2477 if you have questions about a citation or warning that you received or fines associated with the citation.
Cruelty Investigation
To investigate Animal cruelty in unincorporated areas of the county call, 954-359-1313.
To investigate an Animal cruelty situation in an incorporated city, call the city police department.
Found Dog or Cat
Call 954-359-1313 ext. 2474 or the phone number on the back of the license tag to obtain an owner's address and phone number of a dog or cat you found with a license tag or tattoo.
Guard Dog
Call 954-359-1313 ext. 2473 for information about Guard Dog registrations procedures and fees.
Lost Dog or Cat
If you lost a dog or cat, call the Lost and Found Line at 954-359-1313 ext. 2474.
License Record
Call 954-359-1313 ext. 2488 or go to Record Update to update a record of a licensed cat or dog.
NuisanceWildlife
Call a private trapper (listed in the Yellow Pages) to trap healthy or nuisance wildlife.
Occupational Licenses
Call the Broward County Revenue Collection Division's Occupational License Section at 954-765-4697. Animal Care and Regulation does not issue occupational licenses. You should also contact the city of the business address for city licensing requirements.
Spay/Neuter/S.P.O.T. Program
Broward County's S.P.O.T. Program (Stop Pet Overpopulation Together) offers $10 spaying/neutering/fixing of cats and dogs for Broward County pet owners who earn low to moderate incomes. Call 954-359-2231.
If you don't qualify for the S.P.O.T. Program, the following non-profit organizations offer reduced cost spaying and neutering to any pet owner regardless of income.
Animal Birth Control of Broward, Inc. - 954-962-0825
M.A.S.H. - 954-266-6826 The pet weight limit is 50 pounds and the pet must be under five years old.
Pet Aid League - 954-463-7729
Stray, Injured or Distressed Animals
From Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., call Animal Care Dispatch at 954-359-1313.
From Monday to Friday between 5:30 p.m. and 7 a.m. and 24 hours a day on weekends and holidays, call Fire Central Dispatch at 954-765-5124 or 954-765-5125 for the following situations.
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Pick up a stray dog or cat that is confined.
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Rescue an injured or sick cat, dog, or wildlife.
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Rescue a dog or cat in distress (such as no shelter/food/water or a dog in a parked car).
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Pick up a dead cat, dog, or wildlife.
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Volunteer Opportunities
More information about volunteer opportunities.
After you have read this information and have additional questions, then call the appropriate number below.
Call 954-382-5874 for volunteer opportunities at the Broward County Animal Care and Regulation.
Wildlife
Call the Wildlife Care Center at 954-524-4302, seven days a week between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. if you have questions about wildlife, picking up injured wildlife, or wildlife adoptions.
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