I had never been to an animal shelter before. I didn't know what to expect, so I was a bit nervous…read more The facilities here are modern and clean. You sign in at the front desk and then freely roam to look at animals. I didn't explore the dog areas, but there are several areas of cats, separated by fosters, kittens fresh from getting spayed/neutered, and older cats. Beware: you will want to take all of them home. There wasn't that many people there when I went, so I was able to spend a lot of time getting to know the kitties. I fell in love with a little tortie, but was worried when I saw that she had enlarged mammary glands (her lil tummy was shaved from her recent spaying). A worker in the cat room went above and beyond to help. She explained that the cat had probably recently had a litter and her milk hadn't dried up yet. But, just to make sure, without me even asking, she took the kitty back to get examined by their doctor. After confirming what I had been told, I scooped up that lil girl and adopted her ASAP. The adoption process was easy. Just a head's up: if the address on your ID is different than your current address, bring another thing with your current address on it (I used my car registration). When I went, the shelter had a promotion going on, sponsored by the Bissell Pet Foundation, so the adoption was free. Plus spaying/neutering, Broward County pet registration tag, microchip, and all necessary vaccinations​​​​ are always included here when you adopt. I also got a cute "Gotcha Day" certificate and a free cardboard "cat-eau" :D Overall, I had a great experience adopting a new kitty from Broward County Animal Care and highly recommend that you check them out if you're looking for a new animal baby :)

Sketchy place and the worst people, so cold and heartless…read more We came in looking for our lost cat. On the first attempt, they were closed because of a meeting, so we couldn't talk to anyone. The security guard told us to come back another day through the closed gate and mentioned there's a lost pet binder. On our second visit, we parked in front and lost and found, and there was a sign saying to stay in your car. After we arrived, there was a couple who found a tiny orange kitten and tried to surrender it, so they got out of the car. The security guard yelled at them to get back in the car. They asked why, and he snapped, "Can't you read the sign" while pointing to it. They asked why again, and he didn't answer, but just ignored them. We waited for the lady to come to our car window. She asked if our cat was ours or a community cat, when we lost him, and what he looked like. We said he was a tabby, and she rolled her eyes, saying the majority are tabbies and we're probably not going to find him. We asked to come in and look, and she said no. We asked how long they keep the animals. She said usually 24 hours, even though they're supposed to keep them for 72 hours, they usually don't. We asked why. She said too many. I asked what happens to them. She said they take the address where they're found when they come in, and they release them to the same address. To me, that seems unbelievable if someone is bringing in a stray cat or lost pet, that they would just put them back out on the street. What's the point? I asked if they euthanize animals. That's when she said yes, in those 24-72 hours, if the animal is sick or can't be saved, they will put them down. I asked how it's determined, and she didn't say. We asked again to try to find our cat, and she said there's no point. I asked about the binder with pictures that the security guard told us about the first time around. She didn't want to let us see. She said the pictures are tiny and hard to see, and that it's a huge binder. We said we drove all this way that we wanted to see. She said they distribute the pets to various animal control facilities, so he could be anywhere. We insisted, so she brought the binder to the car. We did not find JJ. The security guard just grabbed the binder back from us and didn't say a word. The main lady was rude to the couple with the orange kitten. We left before we saw the outcome, but it looked like she refused to take it and gave them a pamphlet. They're better off taking it to the humane society. There was a 3rd employee in a grey shirt, along with the lady in the blue shirt and the security guard. They all made faces, rolled eyes, used huge gestures, and had terrible attitudes. I'm not sure what their problems are, but they shouldn't be working in customer service, let alone a tough job like this one that requires sensitivity. The whole thing was really shady.

What an AMAZING experience! I took my granddaughters and they had the absolute BEST TIME! The staff…read moreis superb. They were greeted in a way that made them feel welcome and comfortable. The cleanliness was just wonderful. We were taught how to gently handle the kittens so that we and the kittens would be at ease and safe. We learned so much about different breeds. The girls fell in love with the gentleness and playfulness of the kittens. This was an experience they will never forget. They are telling everyone and are already planning their next visit, this time with their cousins. I'm so thankful for the memories and the interactive education. WE LOVED IT!!!!

I have purchased two cats from happy paws. My first experience was great. I had a healthy cat…read more(bengal) and I loved that all the cats were able to socialize and hang out. The second time I went to purchase a cat, I noticed they were all in their own cages, and I asked if they are are always like that and they said they only let one out at a time for about 30 minutes. A few weeks ago, I bought my second bengal from here. They said she had a bad reaction to her vaccine so I couldn't pick her up because they needed to monitor her. That was on March 1st, I ended up picking her up 11 days later and she was still throwing up and having diarrhea so I took her to the vet and she was diagnosed with FIP coronavirus and Giardia. I told them that she is still sick and I have Another cat at home. I took her to the vet because she was extremely sick and they told me that it was my fault and it could possibly be a toxic plant. I had at home even though I have a healthy cat at home And they admitted to me that she was not feeling well after her vaccines. It turns out it was not for reaction to her vaccines. It was Giardia FIP and coronavirus. I have been spending $3000 on a cat. I immediately got hit with a $1200 vet bill and a sick kitten that I had to nerve back to life. She was on medicine three times a day and she was extremely underweight. It was extremely stressful. I also found out that they put the kittens in cargo and shipped them from Ukraine, which I think is extremely unethical. Most animal foundations do not let their animals go into cargo cause it is extremely unsafe for them. I wish they would've just given me her from the beginning and I would've helped her get better soon sooner rather than letting her sit in a cage sick for weeks. They won't help with the vet bill. They're putting the blame on me. Even though I could tell something was up with seeing how all of the cats were separated all of a sudden And they admitted that she was not feeling well. They said she has a housemate at the time and I'm really hoping they took her to the vet. When I went to go meet her the first time they didn't let me pick her up because she was feeling unwell and they've had to wash diarrhea off of her. She's five months old and 4 pounds. The vet that "cleared" her didn't document her weight on her health certificate and did not mark her as underweight even though I called them and she was only 1.9 pounds. I'm not sure how they even were able to get her neutered When the requirement for neutering a kitten is 2 pounds. This place is extremely unethical and they will gaslight you saying that the sick kitten is your problem because they don't wanna pay for it and they need to be shut down immediately.

They are the best in surgeries. The doctor has hands, God bless him, an incision that is barely…read morenoticeable. The treatment of everyone is special. I recommend them 100 percent. I have taken several cats to TNR and they truly work with their hearts.

Absolutely terrible. We had our eyes set on a cat at PetSmart, we fell in love. We called the…read morenumber and were told "absolutely not" because we have a Husky...who has been RAISED with cats. We have 3 cats who have been raised from kittens, all adopted, who all LOVE our husky. Such a CLOSED MINDED organization. We were willing to go through the whole process including the home visit so they could see our other animals, our amazing cat climbing wall that my husband built, everything, but they wouldn't even CONSIDER us because we have a husky. How ignorant and unbelievablely uneducated of these people.

Connie is marvelous. She has many many years of experience with our feline friends. She truly loves…read moreany kitty left in her care. Her attention to detail is more Than anyone would expect.

We had to evacuate from hurricane Milton. Connie took care of our 4 cats while we stayed at a…read morenearby hotel. The kennels were fairly roomy and quiet, since there are no dogs barking, etc. Connie lets each cat out for a little bit so they aren't confined all of the time. The quiet atmosphere is definitely good to keep the cats from getting more stressed out than they already are after a long drive. We would board them there again if we have to evacuate in the future.

Absolutely the best pet sitter!!!! Robin is amazing! She and…read moreher team went above and beyond to make sure my pets were happy, healthy, and well cared for. I especially appreciate her attention to detail--she handles feeding, walks, and even medication perfectly. I felt at ease knowing my three frenchies were in such loving and capable hands. Robin sent regular updates and pictures, which gave me complete peace of mind when I was away. If you're looking for someone trustworthy, caring, and professional, Robin is the one to call. Highly recommend her pet sitting services!

The absolute best!! Robin and Nicki took amazing care of my cat while I was away! They are super…read moreresponsible, professional and communicative. I especially enjoyed the updates and photos - daily!- and feeling that all was secure and safe at home while I was away. I can't recommend them enough! Will surely use them in the future.

NoCoatKitty and Tracy are amazing. I could not imagine getting a Sphynx from another breeder. From…read morethe time we met Tracy online, we knew NCK was cut from a different cloth. Well socialized, healthy kittens, and a breeder who cares more about the health and wellbeing of the cats than she does about the money? But then we went to her home to pick up our very first kitten and all of our suspicions were confirmed. Beautiful cats, raised in home, not caged... just lounging on sofas and brushing up on your leg. We were greeted at the door with a cat under her arm (not ours, just whoever was being nosy and needed a lift) and we spent an hour or so chatting and petting cats before we met with our baby. Same with our second baby. And third. Tracy has made herself available to answer questions and give advice - even the silliest requests! You aren't a sale to NCK, you become part of the Sphynx family. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend NCK to anyone interested in the breed!

Marina is amazing and absolutely the best at what she does!…read moreYou can feel her love for animals immediately when you meet her. So grateful my kitty is in great hands while I travel!

I rescued my Layla from Broward Animal Shelter and she means the world to me. I needed someone to…read morewalk her 2 days a week because of my crazy work schedule. My previous dog walker would sometimes show up late to walk Layla. Then all of a sudden just cancelled on me with no notice. I immediately started searching for a new dog walker and through Yelp I found Marina. She is a heaven sent!!! She did a meet and greet with me and I knew right away that she was the perfect dog walker. She's very responsible, reliable and trustworthy. She always sends me a text to confirm our walks. She also lets me know when she has arrived and left my house. She brings Layla treats and sends me pictures of Layla on her walk. She even sends me text asking how Layla is doing when she is sick. I recommend Marina to anyone that is in need of a dog walker.

Michelle is the cat sitter every pet parent hopes to find. Our cat has kidney issues, and since he…read morerequires multiple daily medications, we knew we needed a true professional cat sitter while we were out of town. We found Michelle online and were immediately impressed by her wonderful reviews and clear experience caring for cats. From the start, it was obvious that she genuinely cares about the animals she looks after. What we experienced went far beyond our expectations. Michelle came to our home prior to our trip to meet our cat, pick up our key, and review our very detailed care and medication instructions. During our trip, she sent us daily texts with thoughtful updates on everything she did, from administering medication and cleaning the litter box to playtime and treats, along with the most adorable photo collages from their time together. Our cat can be a bit of a diva and is usually slow to warm up to new people, but he took to Michelle surprisingly quickly, which is rare for him. Traveling can be stressful when you are worried about your pet, but thanks to Michelle, we were able to truly enjoy our trip without any worry at all. She took incredible care of our cat, and we are so grateful to have found her. Michelle is now our official cat sitter, and if you hire her, we are confident she will become yours too!