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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade

Broward County Animal Care seeks adopters for long-term shelter dogs

Broward County Animal Care is actively seeking permanent homes for over 20 dogs classified as long-term residents, including a 2-year-old dog named Smoke. The shelter is highlighting these animals to reduce the stress and boredom associated with extended stays in a kennel environment.

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Why It Matters

Residents looking to adopt a pet can access a list of over 20 dogs currently in long-term care at the Broward County shelter, which provides information on their temperament and training status.

Key Facts

  • Broward County Animal Care currently houses over 20 dogs classified as long-term residents.
  • A long-term resident is defined as a dog that has remained in the shelter for more than 100 days.
  • Smoke, a 2-year-old dog, has been in the shelter for approximately four months.
  • Smoke weighs between 45 and 50 pounds.
  • Smoke is house-trained and past the teething stage.
  • The shelter provides long-term dogs with regular walks, outdoor time, and mental stimulation to mitigate stress.
  • Adoption information is available at petadoptions.broward.org.

Who's Mentioned

personSmoke“A 2-year-old dog currently residing in the shelter for over 100 days.”organizationBroward County Animal Care“The local government agency managing animal shelter services.”