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Please Donate to Broward Animal Control

We Still Need Newspapers!Donating your newspapers is the perfect way to recycle them and help our homeless pets at the same time. We use the papers every day in our cat kennels as well as well as in our Clinic. So, if you have a stack of papers taking up space in your home or business, please consider donating them to us. Papers can be dropped off at our Fort Lauderdale Adoption Center at 1870 S.W. 39 St., or at the Pompano Beach Adoption Center, 3100 N.W. 19 Terrace. For more information call 954-359-1010.

Prepare Your Hurricane Supplies Now!As you make your hurricane plans for your family this season, remember to plan for your pet, too. Preparing a Pet Survival Kit is key to ensuring that you have enough food and important pet information on hand in case you lose power or must evacuate. The kit/container should be waterproof with a secure plastic lid and include the following:

• A crate or carrier large enough for your pet to stand and turn around (use a treat or toy to help pets adjust to the carrier beforehand)
• Leashes and collars
• Two-week supply of food (moist or canned) with manual can opener. Dry pet food is fine, but ensure you have extra bottles of water on hand since your pet will require more water with dry food with wet/moist food.
• Two-week supply of bottled water (or more if using dry food).
• Water and food dishes
• Extra cat litter, litter pan and puppy training pads. Consider the fact that your dog may not be able to “potty” outside during or after a storm, so take the time to pre-plan a place in your home that may have to become his bathroom spot if the need arises. Line the area with newspapers or puppy training pads and clean the area as quickly as possible using a cleaning disinfectant.
• Toys, blankets and treats
• Emergency phone numbers for veterinarian, animal shelters and friends/relatives
• Veterinary clinic address and phone number
• Veterinary records with rabies certificate and current Broward County Pet Registration Tag number (put these documents in a plastic “Baggie” so they do not get wet.
• Medications with instructions (ensure you have enough medication on hand before the storm hits as vet offices may be closed and mail will not be delivered)
• Cleaning supplies (newspaper, plastic bags with ties, paper towels, disinfectant)

I’m a Certified Master Cat Groomer from NCGIA.. I went to school to learn how to groom cats. 

Why have your cat groomed you ask? Well a long haired cat can get a small tangle that quickly turns into a mat, a mat can turn into a bigger mat and finally a pelt that covers kitties entire body  and it’s painful. If a mat is under your cats armpit for example it can be really, really painful. And guess what? A short haired cat can get them too.  

Remember when your mom combed out your hair when you were a little girl? When you had a knot or a tangle you would cringe and whine and cry. Now imagine that you are small and have four legs, and can’t speak…

This is Zeva;

This is her after picture

            Before

            Before

She comes in for grooming every six to eight weeks. She loves to be clean and beautiful and she knows it. The first is the after and the two are before.

Mother’s Day Photos With Your Pet

Two-for-One Cat Promotion Begins. If you love cats, then come on down! From now through September 30, you will be able to adopt two cats at the single adoption fee of $74.95. The fee for both cats includes a health exam, vaccinations, feline leukemia/AIDS test and spaying or neutering. In addition, each cat will receive a Broward County Pet Registration Tag. To take advantage of these special adoption fees and help save more lives, visit either of the Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Centers located at 1870 S.W. 39 St., Fort Lauderdale or 3100 N.W. 19 Terrace, Pompano Beach. Adoption hours are Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both shelters are closed to the public on Mondays and the Pompano Beach facility is closed on Sunday. Friendly cats and kittens are also available for adoption through any of the Pet Supermarket stores located in Broward County at the two-for-one special rate.

Summer Community Service Opportunity for Students. Students, who may have more time on their hands this summer, are encouraged to sign up to become Student Foster Parents! From now through September, Animal Care will realize a big increase in the number of young kittens that come into our Adoption Centers. Many of these kittens are orphaned and, therefore, must be bottle fed by a loving and caring Student Foster Parent in order to survive. Student Foster Parent applicants must be able to have the time to bottle feed every few hours, day and night. Students should be responsible and parental approval must be granted. Training will be provided and credit will be given toward required school community service hours. To register to provide foster care, contact our Foster Coordinator, at 954-359-1313 ext. 9272.

Community Events:

• Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Saturday, May 5, noon to 3 p.m.,1870 S.W. 39 St., Fort Lauderdale. Grab your pet and the kids and take some fun “sombrero” pictures for a $5 donation. While you’re here, be sure to check out all of our lovable pets available for adoption and take home a new best friend!
• Dog Smarts 101 Class, Tuesday, May 8, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Tree Tops Park, 3900 S.W. 100 Ave., Davie. The pet education class will teach dog owners (or anyone thinking about getting a pet), important information about dog behavior and why dogs do the things they do. This is the perfect class for anyone experiencing behavioral problems with their dog. The class is FREE to all residents. Since this is not a dog training session, no pets will be permitted to the program.
• Mother’s Day Photos, Saturday, May 12, noon to 3 p.m., 1870 S.W. 39 St., Fort Lauderdale. This year, do something different and bring the kids and family pet to our Adoption Center for a special family portrait. The photos are available for a $6 donation. You can also adopt a new special pet for Mom or give her a gift certificate for use on a pet adoption at a later time.
• Wellness Clinic for Dogs, Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Catharine Young Library, 5810 Park Drive, Margate. Pets will receive a rabies vaccination, parvo/distemper vaccine and Broward County Pet Registration Tag. Cost will be $20 per dog (cash only). All pets must be on leashes. The Clinic is open to all Broward County residents; proof of residency is required, such as a driver’s license or utility bill.