Abandoned Pet Rescue (APR) founded in 1996, is a 501(C)(3) IRS tax-exempt, qualified non-profit charitable organization that rescues and shelters abandoned, abused, and neglected pets, rehabilitates them and finds them new homes. APR is one of the largest no kill animal shelters in South Florida, where volunteers perform the duties of running the shelter operations on a day to day basis. APR is devoted to the welfare of all animals. Most of the over 300 animals are Cats, Dogs, Bunnies, Birds, and other animals in need of help.

All applicants must complete an adoption application, possible home visit and interview with an adoption counselor and director. Adoption fees for dogs start at $100 which includes annual vaccines, 3yr rabies vaccine, spay/neuter and microchip. Adoption fee for cats start at $50 and include annual vaccine, 3yr rabies vaccine, spay/neuter, testing for FIV and FeLV and microchip.