Grateful Paws Dog and Cat Rescue in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
About Grateful Paws Dog and Cat Rescue
Grateful Paws Dog and Cat Rescue is an animal rescue in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. Its name and records point to a focus on dogs and cats. The nearest other listed shelter or rescue is South Florida Wildlife Center, about 1.4 mi away.
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26.09553, -80.16568
What Grateful Paws Dog and Cat Rescue does
- Pet adoption Not available
- Accepts owner surrenders Not available
- Lost and found pets Not available
- Foster program Not available
- Volunteer program Not available
- Spay and neuter clinic Not available
- Vaccination clinic Not available
- Microchipping Not available
- No-kill (stated) Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Dogs Yes
- Cats Yes
- Rabbits and small animals Not available
- Birds Not available
- Reptiles Not available
- Horses Not available
- Farm animals Not available
- Wildlife Not available
Nearby shelters and rescues
- South Florida Wildlife Center3200 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FLWildlife rehabilitation1.4 mi
- Animal Control Shelters1870 SW 39th St, Fort Lauderdale, FLAnimal control1.5 mi
- Broward County Animal Care2400 SW 42nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FLAnimal shelter1.9 mi
- Cat Crusade Adoption757 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FLAnimal shelter1.9 mi
- Humane Society of Broward County2070 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FLHumane society2.3 mi
- Abandoned Pet Rescue1137 NE 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FLAnimal rescue3.6 mi
- Wild Over Wildlife900 NE 26th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FLAnimal rescue4.4 mi
- Beyond Nine Cat Rescue3501 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FLAnimal rescue4.7 mi
- Beyond Nine Cat Rescue3501 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FLAnimal rescue5.7 mi
- Glimmer of Life, Small Dog Rescue in South Florida5195 S University Dr, Davie, FLAnimal rescue6.0 mi
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Where is Grateful Paws Dog and Cat Rescue located?
Grateful Paws Dog and Cat Rescue is at 1881 SW 21st St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 in Broward County.
What are the hours of Grateful Paws Dog and Cat Rescue?
No opening hours are on record. Call at (954) 462-8840 or check its website before visiting; many shelters keep separate hours for adoptions, intake and lost-pet searches.
How do I adopt from Grateful Paws Dog and Cat Rescue?
Start on gratefulpaws.org, where most shelters and rescues list their adoptable animals and application form. Expect an application, a meeting with the animal and an adoption fee, which usually covers spay or neuter surgery, first vaccinations and a microchip. Rescues often place animals from foster homes, so meetings are by appointment.
Can I surrender a pet to Grateful Paws Dog and Cat Rescue?
Call the shelter before you bring an animal in. Many shelters and most rescues take owner surrenders by appointment only, some charge a surrender fee, and some keep a waiting list. Ask whether they offer a rehoming program or pet food and vet assistance first; many surrenders can be avoided with short-term help. The municipal animal control shelter is usually required to accept animals from residents of its city or county.
Related guides
- Pet Adoption Fees ExplainedTypical adoption fees for dogs, cats and other pets, what the fee usually covers, and why prices differ between shelters and rescues.
- Pet Adoption ChecklistWhat to prepare before you apply, what to bring on adoption day, the supplies to buy and how to pet-proof your home.
- Adopting a Senior PetThe benefits of adopting an older dog or cat, realistic health costs, questions to ask and how to help a senior pet settle in.
- How to Rehome a Pet Without a ShelterRehoming a dog or cat yourself, safely: writing a profile, screening adopters, rescue courtesy listings and the risks of free-to-good-home ads.