Emergency Services
Pet Emergency Center – In case of an after hours emergency, please call 954-722-0420. Click the link for driving directions and more information.
Wildlife Rescue: South Florida Wildlife Center – If you have found injured or orphaned wildlife in South Florida, call 954-524-4302 or 866-SOS-WILD.
Animal Poison Control Center – The ASPCA offers a 24/7/365 poison control service for pet owners. There is a $65 consultation fee. Call 888-426-4435.
Exotic, Bird & Small Animal Veterinary Care
Deer Run Animal Hospital specializes in dog and cat care. We recommend these local veterinary practices for your bird or exotic pet:
Backos Bird Clinic – Certified Avian Specialist caring for your exotic bird.
Broward Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital – Specializing in birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferret and other special species. Pre-ownership consultations available.
Pet Care
Cornell University Feline Health Center – Information about cat health and care.
American Kennel Club Canine Health Foundation – Resources for dog health and care.
HandicappedPets.net – A large discussion board with extensive information, support and advice for the owners of handicapped pets, from the owners of handicapped pets and veterinarians.
HandicappedPets.com – Pet wheelchairs, splints, seat belts, and other medical and safety equipment.
Florida Animal Regulations: County & State
Broward County Animal Regulations
Palm Beach County Animal Regulations – See Chapter 4: Animals
State of Florida Animal Regulations
Rescue Groups
Golden Rescue South Florida – Golden Retreiver-focused organization with both adoption and fostering opportunities available.
Feline Friends – Cat adoptions in Deerfield Beach.
Dezzie's Second Chance – Dog and cat rescue organization in Delray Beach that rescues animals scheduled for euthanasia and finds new homes for them.
Alley Cat Allies – Resources for Trap/Neuter/Release, feral cat colonies, and promoting No-Kill solutiions to population control.
Shelters
Broward County Animal Care – Broward County's offical shelter offers lost and found, low-cost spay/neuter services, adoptions, tags and shots, and great volunteer opportunities.
Florida Humane Society – Serving Deerfield Beach, Pompano Beach and northern Broward County, the FHS is a no-kill facility offering adoptions, low cost spay/neuter, community education, and opportunities for fostering and volunteering.
Human Society of Broward County – Pet adoptions, low cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics, a full range of dog training classes, community educational programs, volunteer opportunities, and much more.
Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control – Palm Beach County's official shelters offer lost and found, low cost apay/neuter services, adoptions, tags and shots, and many volunteer opportunities.
Hurricane Preparedness and Shelter Pre-registration
When you prepare for hurricane season, don't forget to prepare for your pet's safety and health. If you are in an evacuation zone you must pre-register with a hurricane shelter that allows pets in order to bring pets with you – most shelters do not allow pets! Our blog entry from June 2013 on Hurricane and Disaster Safety has more about this important issue.
Hurricane Preparedness for Your Pets – The Humane Society of Broward County offers this excellent guideline to hurricane preparedness for your pets.
Broward County Hurricane Pet Shelster Pre-registration – Broward County residents can pre-register for the pet friendly hurricane shelter at the Humane Society of Broward County. There is only one shelter in Broward County with limited capacity. Do not wait until a storm is approaching, register today!
Palm Beach County Hurricane Pet Shelter Pre-registration – You must pre-register your pet to use the pet friendly hurricane shelters in Palm Beach County. Do not wait until a storm is approaching, register today!