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Beautiful Evie (ID 569042) came from a meat farm in South Korea where she lived with 200 other dogs.  The dogs would eventually have been slaughtered and served as food.  She and nine other dogs traveled over 12,500 miles to find their forever homes with loving families in South Florida.  The other dogs went to shelters across the country.  Evie is approximately 2 years old and is a Jindo mix.  She is a bit shy, but with lots of TLC she will be your best friend.  Can Evie be part of your family?

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Fun-loving fellow looking for an active family…can you make his wish come true?  Abraham (ID 570748) is a one-year-old, 66-pound Doberman pinscher mix who has lots of spirit.  He loves to play ball, is good with other dogs and older kids.  Abraham would benefit from going to obedience classes so he can learn how to be the perfect gentleman.  Can he be part of your family?

Are you looking for a big, loveable, feline to be part of your family?  If so, the one and only Garfield (ID 571433) is waiting to meet you at the Humane Society of Broward County.  He is a 7 year young, 16 pound fellow, who gets along with other felines, is very sweet and out-going and he likes to cuddle.  Can Garfield make memories with you?

One year old Onyx (ID 580971) had a family that loved her, but when they lost their home and ended up living in a U-Haul truck, they wanted a better life for their girl so they brought her and her sister to the shelter. The girls are a little shy, but given what they have been through it is understandable. Onyx is sweet and affectionate once she gets use to you and will do best in a quiet home. Can you give her the loving home she deserves?

Marvelous Maggie (ID 577626) is a three year old, American Staffordshire terrier mix who adores kids and loves to be with people. Maggie walks well on a leash, is potty-trained and enjoys being splashed with a water hose.

After having the same family for most of his life, Toke (ID 582430) is eager to find another family to love.  This fellow, is an 8 year young, 28 pound Corgi mix who could lose a pound or two.  He is incredibly  sweet, gets along with other dogs, is good with kids and loves to meet new people.  Toke is also potty-trained.  This cutie is sure to put a smile on your face as he smothers you with love. 

Sweet Stella (ID 522379) is looking for an active family who will play with her, give her lots of toys and lots of love.  Stella is a 2 year old, 70 pound gal who loves to run and play.  She is good with kids and other dogs and she has a big heart.  Will you be Stella’s new best friend?

If you want to double your fun, you can adopt two feline and pay one adoption fee and four month old brothers Archer (ID 578119) and Arrow (ID 578120) hope you will do just that. This duo previously lived with kids ages seven and up and they get along with other pets. They are sweet, playful and have outgoing personaltiies...the only thing missing is a family to love. Can they be a part of your family?

Pepper (ID 574954) and Casper (ID 574953) are three year old sisters who are looking for a home where they can stay together.  Can you make their wish come true?  This lovely duo get along with other cats and dogs and with their long luxurious coats, will need a family who can devote time to brushing them so they are always looking their best.  Now you can adopt these sisters and pay just one $30 adoption…might just be the best money you spend this month.

Two year old Rocky (ID 585620) is a 74 pound chocolate Labrador retriever mix who is looking for an active family.  This fellow is super playful, is good with other dogs and cats, and likes people of all ages.  Rocky is super playful and loves attention.  Can this fun-loving fellow be part of your family?

Lovely Lucille (ID 584931) wants to spend this holiday season and many more with you. She is a 2 year young, Labrador retriever mix that came from another shelter where not a lot of people go to adopt. The trainers at the Humane Society of Broward County say Lucille likes treats, walks perfectly on a leash and is super sweet. She also doesn’t mind playing dress-up. Can you make Lucille’s wish come true and give her a home for life?

How a gentleman like Luke (ID 582793) has found himself homeless at 9 years old is a question that no one who has met him yet can answer. Luke was found as a stray in Naples, FL and no one ever came looking for him.  After Hurricane Irma, he was brought to the Humane Society of Broward County to be placed up for adoption.  Don’t let his age deter you, Luke is playful, but also well behaved.  He is calm, sweet, obedient, gets along with kids and is potty-trained.  Luke is heartworm positive, so he’ll need an adopter that lives close to the Humane Society of Broward County as the shelter will pay for and treat Luke as an outpatient.  Can this young at heart fellow be part of your family? 

Big, handsome Bruce (ID 575948) wants you to come and meet him.  At 6 years young and 101 pounds there is a lot of this American Bulldog mix to love!  Sadly after having a home his entire life, the landlord said he had to go.  Bruce is super sweet, was submissive to the small dogs that lived in the home, knows basic command and is potty-trained.  Remember it’s not how big you are but how well behaved and Bruce really is a good boy who is looking for a family to love…could it be you?

If you’re looking to add a sweet treat to your home, Kit Kat (ID 575432) is waiting to meet you.  Kit Kat is a 3-year-old, 21-pound fellow who is affectionate, enjoys playing with string toys and catnip and he even likes belly rubs…he is not your typical feline.  Kit Kat will do best in a home with older kids who can keep him entertained.   Can he be part of your family?

Four year old Olive (ID 586879) is looking for a better life, can you make her wish come true?  In her previous home this beauty had to live outside all the time.   Olive is a bit shy at first, especially around some adults, but she is good with kids of all ages once she gets to know them.  Olive likes to play with dogs that are her own size, and would benefit from a family that can spend lots of time with her to help her settle in.  Can you make her wish come true and give her the loving home she deserves?

Euro (ID 581549) came all the way from an overcrowded shelter in Puerto Rico to find his forever home.  As you can tell from his photo, three year old Euro loves toys and hopes to have plenty to play with.   Can you give Euro the loving home he deserves?  The adoption fee for dogs over 6 months is $100.

Sweet Davie (ID 582811) is an amazing bunny, who is curious, sweet and doesn’t mind being picked up.  At 5 ½ pounds and just a year old, Davie wants to hop into your heart and home.  He and nine other rabbits where brought to the Humane Society of Broward County from Collier County Animal Services in Naples after hurricane Irma.  The shelter there was without power and water, and the staff wanted to make the animals as comfortable as possible so the brought them to the HSBC for adoption.      

Mocha (ID 582593) is a two year old, 74 pound Labrador retriever mix who previously was at a shelter in Key Largo before Hurricane Irma.  The shelter evacuated their animals prior to the storm with all intentions of bringing them back once all was clear.  Sadly, because of the devastation in the Keys, the animals are going to remain at the Humane Society of Broward County so they can find new homes.  Mocha is a fun-loving fellow with a lot of spirit and will do best with an active family.  Mocha loves to play fetch, he likes treats and he knows some basic commands.  This fellow would love a toy box full of toys and a family who will shower him with love.  Can you make his wish come true?

Sweet Sammy (ID 577243) is looking for a forever home…can you make his wish come true?  After eight years his family decided they no longer had time for loveable Sammy so now he needs another family to love.  At 19 pounds there is a lot of Sammy to love!  This fellow gets along with other felines and likes people of all ages.  He is playful and affectionate and really hopes you’ll give him a chance.  Can Sweet Sammy be part of your family?

Sweet Sara (ID 575736) has been waiting since early May to find a home and doesn’t understand why she is being overlooked.  This gal is just over a year old and only weighs 45 pounds.  Sara is an energetic, playful girl but she calms down after a few minutes of play. She especially loves to chase after balls. After a little obedience training, this princess will fit right into your family.  Stop by and meet her…she could be the girl of your dreams.

Adorable Le-Jingles (ID 586585) wants to spend this holiday and many more with you.  He is a three-year-old orange and white feline who had a family that loved him, however the older cat at home did not.  Le-Jingles is very, very sweet and loves to be with people.  He previously lived with older kids, gets along with dogs and he likes cats, the feeling was just not mutual. Can Le-Jingles be part of your family?

Handsome Coco (ID 583597) had a family that loved him for the past five years.  Sadly the landlord said he had to go, so now Coco has to find another family to love.  This fellow has not lived with other pets before, but enjoys the companionship of people that are around him and he doesn’t mind being held.  With his long luxurious coat, Coco will need to be brushed on a regular basis, so please be sure you have time to devote to him.

Calling all cat lovers, Honey (ID 581125) is waiting to meet you.  Sadly after having a home for 10 years Honey’s owner became ill and can no longer care for this sweet fellow.  At 20 pounds there is a lot to love and pet.  Honey is just one of several mature felines looking for a home this week.  When you adopt an older kitty, they tend to be calmer, will let you sleep through the night and might even snuggle on the couch with you.

Little Man (ID 580410) isn’t that little, but he hopes that doesn’t deter you from welcoming him into your home.  This handsome three year old59 pound border collie mix is sweet and will do best with an active family.  He came to the Humane Society of Broward County from another shelter so he is hoping his luck will change here.  Can Little Man be the new fellow in your life?

Want to keep active this coming new year? Perky Delta (ID 582784) is your girl! This high-energy sweetheart is ready to motivate you to hit the ground running. Very alert and affectionate, she would be a great fit for an active family who has time to give her the exercise and training she needs.  This 4-year-old, gal arrived in Broward County because her shelter in Collier County was damaged during Hurricane Irma. She has been patiently waiting for a family since mid-September, and she’s looking forward to putting down roots in Broward. Thanks to JR Dunn Jewelers – she might not be waiting for much longer. They have sponsored her adoption fee! Could you be the person to welcome this sweet girl home!

Cher (ID 578117) wants to be your superstar!  She and her BFF Sunny are 11 month old siblings who would love to find a home where they can stay together.  They can often be seen playing together and promise to keep you entertained for hours.  You can adopt these two felines and pay one $30 adoption fee.

Xena (ID 574874) is also looking for a forever home.  After having a great home her for the past 3 years, her family moved out of the country and could not take her along.  Xena is a 54 pound, American Staffordshire terrier mix who is a sweet gal that has a lot of spirit, so she will do best with an active family.  This brindle beauty, likes people of all ages and she really likes to play with rope toys.  Adopt Xena and her adoption fee is sponsored thanks to Dolly’s Dream, a program devoted to helping bully breed dogs.   She also gets to go home with the goodies she will need to settle into her new home.