Thinking about adding a pet to your family? There are so many options as to where to go but hopefully adopting and saving a pet will be your first choice. One of the largest non-profit organizations to adopt from is the Humane Society of Broward County. Founded in 1944, the shelter started from humble beginnings and has evolved into a 33,000 square foot building able to house over three hundred dogs, cats, and other furry animals. The Humane Society of Broward County (HSBC) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is advocating for and improving the lives of animals by providing adoptions, community services, and education.
Located at 2070 Griffin Road in Fort Lauderdale, the shelter always has a variety of dogs and cats available for adoption and occasionally there are rabbits and Guinea pigs as well. Most animals are surrounded by their families when they are no longer able to care for them. When you adopt the adoption fee includes: spay/neuter surgery before going home, flea/tick preventative, preliminary vaccinations and de-worming, overall wellness check, heartworm test for dogs (7 months or older) and feline leukemia test for cats, microchip, limited 14 day follow-up care at participating VCA Animal Hospitals (restrictions apply, up to $250), a bag of Purina ONE pet food.
Pet adoption is most likely the first thing you think about when you hear Humane Society, but at the Humane Society of Broward County there is so much more. The HSBC has an extensive education program and visits schools to teach about empathy and kindness to animals. School field trips are also possible. The Education Department hosts birthday parties, summer camps (already sold out for 2026), Pawsitive Service Days, has their own Girl Scout patch, is a partner with Broward County school libraries and has reading programs with dogs – just to name a few. Other services offered are Animal Assisted Therapy teams visit nursing homes and hospitals to spread cheer, a low-cost vaccine clinic open six days a week, dog obedience classes, volunteer opportunities, and a Pet Boutique to get all your pet supplies and more.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF BROWARD COUNTY.
BEFORE HEADING OFF TO A FOSTER HOME
The HSBC receives no direct funding from the government or any national group with a similar name, but instead relies on the generosity of the community, private grants, and local fundraising efforts. To learn more, see who is looking for a home, or to donate visit http://www.humanebroward.com or call 954-989-3977.
Also be sure to follow the shelter on social media including Facebook, IG and TikTok and share the posts.
