There are thousands of homeless animals in shelters across Palm Beach County – but most of them will never find foster or adoptive families. That’s because 80% of pets in shelters are euthanized due to lack of space and resources .
Looking to adopt a new puppy or kitten? Browse the Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control website for a wide variety of pets available for adoption.
The Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control received more than 3,300 dogs, cats, puppies and kittens in just the month of May. As a result, the shelter is bursting at its seams. In an effort to keep pets out of overcrowded shelters, the county has implemented a zero-kill policy for the shelter. This includes a revamped adoption program that helps place animals in homes more quickly and places restrictions on how popular breeds are adopted to lower the turnover rates for waiting animals.
If you’re looking for a new furry friend to add to your family, look no further than Cats for Adoption in Palm Beach County!
Cats for Adoption is a non-profit organization that rescues cats from local animal shelters and finds them loving homes. They also offer programs to help spay and neuter the pets of low income families so that they can keep their pets.
Cats for Adoption offers a wide selection of cats and kittens that are ready to be adopted right now. Whether you’re looking for a playful kitten or an adult cat who just likes to snuggle, Cats for Adoption has got you covered.
At Cats for Adoption, we believe that all animals deserve a chance at a good life. We know that if we do our part, we can make a difference in our community—and maybe even change the world!
Looking for a new friend to bring home? We’ve got you covered.
There are plenty of pets available for adoption in Palm Beach County, and we’re here to help you find the perfect match. Whether you’re looking for a cat, dog, or something in between, we’ve got you covered. We’ll even help you learn what kind of pet fits into your lifestyle and how to care for it properly.
Find your new best friend today!
Pets For Adoption In Palm Beach County
Dogs Rescued from Palm Beach Gardens Home Now Healthy Enough for Surgery at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
West Palm Beach, FL– (March 12, 2019) On February 18th, Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League received an urgent call from Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control (AC&C) about 38 dogs that were in desperate need of help after the owner passed away in his Palm Beach Gardens home. AC&C did not have space at their shelter to accommodate these dogs nor the resources to provide the medical attention they needed. For cases like this, AC&C knows to call Peggy Adams for help.
When the dogs arrived that night, Peggy Adams’ staff got to work immediately with medical assessments. The dogs were all smaller breeds, including Poodles and Pomeranians. There was a mom with a litter of puppies just days old. Some of the dogs were just a few years old. Others, as old as 12 or 13.
The doctors at Peggy Adams rushed three of the dogs into critical care. Many of the 38 dogs had severe dental problems and skin issues. Not one of the dogs had been spayed or neutered. It was clear that these dogs would need several weeks of care before they would be healthy and ready for adoption.
Upon arrival, the 38 dogs smelled of urine and feces. They were extremely uncomfortable, matted and covered in fleas. One of the first steps was to treat the fleas and provide extensive grooming. Our partners at Scenthound came to the rescue and, over the course of a few days, bathed and groomed all the dogs.
The League’s veterinarians found that some of the dogs needed eye exams. Thanks to our partnership with the Animal Eye Guys, these dogs received the care they so desperately needed. Some of the conditions will require lifelong treatment. All 38 dogs are still being treated for various conditions.
On Thursday, March 14 and Friday, March 15th, the medical team at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League will be performing 24 dental procedures and spay or neuter surgeries. Some of the senior dogs will only have dental work done due to their age and health. All surgeries and procedures will begin promptly at 9:00 am on Thursday and Friday. This will affect the League’s spay/neuter services to the public on these days. Questions? Please call 561.686.3663
The medical team will also be evaluating the orthopedic needs of these dogs and some will need to be seen by a specialist for surgical correction. Thankfully, these dogs are on the road to recovery, but still have a few more obstacles to overcome over the next few weeks.
When these dogs are available for adoption, they will be appear on Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League’s website: www.PeggyAdams.org/Adopt To donate or to learn more about Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, please visit www.PeggyAdams.org
About Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
The Mission of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches is to provide shelter to lost, homeless and unwanted animals, to provide spay and neuter and other medical services for companion animals, and to care for, protect, and find quality homes for homeless and neglected companion animals, to advocate animal welfare, community involvement and education to further the bond between people and animals. For more information, visit PeggyAdams.org.
The League is an independent nonprofit animal rescue organization operating continuously since 1925.
Media Contact: Cara MacVane 561.685.2342 / Email
Peggy Adams Contact: Lauren Ellis 561.472.8845 / Email / Pictures available upon request
BE AN ANIMAL HERO!
ADOPT OR FOSTER A HOMELESS PET TODAY
If you want to be an Animal Hero and would like to help us save lives, please consider becoming a foster parent or adopting one of the many deserving pets who are looking for a loving home.
Please follow these quick and easy steps when looking to adopt:
1) Visit our adoption center in person during our business hours. You can view the adoptable pets and fill out an application for any pet you are interested in. Don’t forget to visit our Kennel 2 to view our pre-adoptable pets.
OR
1) View our available pets online at ‘Surf the Net—About a Pet’ (SNAP)
2) Once you’ve found a pet (or two) you are interested in, click on the “Ready to Adopt? Click Here” link to the right of the pet’s photo.
3) Fill out the downloadable adoption application* and email it to our team at [email protected].
4) Once we’ve reviewed your e-mailed application, a team member will contact you to confirm that you have been approved to adopt.
If you are not ready for a long-term commitment, you may want to consider becoming a foster. This is a great way to get the feel for becoming a pet parent and it allows you and your new prospective pet to get to know each other. Click here for more information about Fostering.
*Disclaimer: Submittal of an online application is not guarantee of the pet’s availability*
Click here to download the Online Adoption application
Important things to consider:
Adoption fees are $60 for adult dogs, $75 for puppies, and $50 for cats and kittens. Residents of Palm Beach County, 55 years and older, are offered a discounted adoption fee.
All adopted animals will be spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations, protected again fleas and ticks, microchipped, and much more!
When coming to pick up your new pet, you must bring a leash and suitably sized collar for dogs or a suitably sized kennel (usually small for kittens or medium for adult cats) for cats. If you do not bring the needed animal supplies, you will be charged for a leash ($5.00) and/or collar ($5.00) or a cat carrier ($8.00).
The shelter has also partnered with local veterinarians to provide a free Health Care Certificate with every adoption. The certificate offers a free exam for your pet from your choice of participating veterinarians and has a value of up to $500 in savings.