Broward County operates two animal shelters that are adoption centers for homeless dogs and cats. Kittens and cats are also available for adoption at all Broward County Pet Supermarket stores.

Effective Tuesday, September 7, Broward County Animal Care and Regulation will offer new hours of operation for both the Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach Adoption Center facilities. The new hours will provide residents the opportunity to adopt a pet at the Fort Lauderdale Adoption Center on Saturdays and Sundays.

The new hours of operation:

Fort Lauderdale Adoption Center
1870 SW 39th Street
Phone: 954-359-1313

We are located on the southwest corner of Airport Perimeter Road. Get Directions.

• Adoptions and Reclaim Lost Pets:
  Tuesday through Friday: 1 to 6 p.m. 
  Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  
  
• Drop Off a Dog or Cat:
  Tuesday through Friday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
  Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  
  
• Clinic Hours:
  Tuesday through Friday, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
  (for rabies vaccination only - no appointment is necessary)
  Tuesday through Friday, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
  (for newly adopted pets - by appointment only)
  
  
• Closed on Monday

Pompano Beach Adoption Center
3100 NW 19th Terrace
Phone: 954-359-8278

We are located east of Powerline Road between Copans Road and Sample Road. Get Directions.

• Adoptions and Reclaim Lost Pets:
  Tuesday through Friday: 1 to 6 p.m. 
  Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  
  
• Drop Off a Dog or Cat:
  Tuesday through Friday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  
  
• Closed on Sunday and Monday