Humane Society of Broward County

2070 Griffin Road Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

Humane Society of Broward County animal shelter in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale Shelters

(954) 989-3977 Directions

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Hours of operation

Monday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM Today
Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Humane Society of Broward County is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, about 5 miles northeast of the city center, at 2070 Griffin Road. As a humane society, it is open daily from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM, seven days a week. The organization focuses on adoption, education, engagement, and health services for dogs, cats, and other pets such as rabbits and guinea pigs, describing its mission as building a legacy of happy families and pets and fostering a compassionate community for animal wellbeing. Beyond adoptions, it offers programs like foster families, volunteer services, animal-assisted therapy, youth education, and low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics to support animal welfare throughout the community.

Before you go

Adopting from Humane Society of Broward County

Adoption process

Applicants submit a pre-adoption application (separate forms for in-state vs. out-of-state adopters), then go through preparing-to-adopt considerations, pay applicable adoption fees based on age/number of animals, select a pet, and bring the new pet home; adoptions are not available outside the continental US and Canada.

Animals served: Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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