Broward animal shelter hits capacity, waives adoption fees under emergency campaign

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Broward County Animal Care says its emergency response campaign, Code Home, remains in effect as the shelter continues operating beyond its dog kennel capacity.

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Officials on Saturday said the shelter currently has more dogs in its care than available kennels and is urging the public to help by adopting, fostering, or assisting with reunification of lost pets. Adoption fees are currently being waived, though pet registration fees still apply.

“Code Home remains active because every kennel and every act of support matters,” said Animal Care Director Doug Brightwell. He said the agency, as an open-admission shelter, continues to provide critical services while managing the overflow, including cruelty and neglect investigations, dangerous dog cases, and public safety responses.

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Animal Care officials are encouraging residents to adopt pets to create space, foster animals to provide temporary relief, and check for lost pets to help reunite them with their owners.

More information and a list of available animals can be found at Broward.org/Animal.

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