Pets

Here’s a tail-wagging event for pet owners and their furry friends. What: Promenade Pet Parade When: Saturday, March 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Lummus Park and 14th Place, across from The Betsy Hotel There will be treats, contests, vendors, service providers, free vaccinations and the Mobile Pet Adoption Van. So, leash-up and …

The Humane Society of Broward is offering free instruction for people interested in pet rabbits. Bunny Basics in 2025 is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5 via Zoom. Register at 954-579-5101 or email underdogbehavior@gmail.com.   Free & inexpensive things to do this weekend in South Florida Other events in South Florida

Welleby Park in Sunrise is sporting fun features. For kids, amenities include a nature-theme splash pad for wet fun, a playground with a rubberized safety surface, and a Safety Town play area.  For a stroll, a boardwalk runs along a lake. Dogs are welcome to nose around Pawgrass Dog Park. Welleby Park, 954-747-4600, is at …

Water playgrounds  in Deerfield and Hollywood that are typically for kids and families are open specifically for dogs at designated K9 Water Festivals, popular with pooches and their people. At water park events for dogs, some pups step into the shallow water and stand. Others fly into the water, swim and retrieve floating toys.  Dogs …

Lots of wonderful pets are available for adoption at shelters in South Florida. If you’re interested in enhancing your family with a dog, kitty or bunny, some shelters and rescue organizations offer perks, occasional deals and free adoption fees. Humane Society of Broward  954-989-3977 extension 6  2070 Griffin Road, Dania Beach 33312 Discounted adoption fees …

Dog owners know how important it is to take their pooches on long walks if they’re not lucky enough to have a fenced-in yard to allow them to run freely. But what if you can’t walk long distances with Fido or Sparky? Answer: You look for a nearby dog park. Here’s everything you need to …

Woofing Waters Dog Park within Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach offers water-spritzing features for dogs. It’s a fun venue for water-loving pets and people who adore their dogs. Entry fees are $5 per day for up to 3 dogs in a family. On weekends and holidays, fees for Quiet Waters Park apply. Entry fees …

Free vaccines for pets are offered occasionally at parks and other venues in Broward. The free opportunities usually include microchips for identification. Broward Animal Care rabies vaccinations in 2024 include 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday February 17 at Woodville Dog Park, 1500 SW 83rd Avenue, North Lauderdale 33068. Registration is not required. Parking is …

Wonderful pets are available for adoption from the Broward animal shelter in Fort Lauderdale, usually with no fees required.  Broward County is waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats. A $20 deposit is required for dog weighing less than 25 pounds. If adding a fluffy friend to your family is of interest, adoptable pets are …

Officials from Broward Animal Division are offering a free device for pets. The free devices are microchips, teeny devices inserted into the pet that offer digital identification information. In 2023, free appointments for Broward residents are offered in June online. Broward Animal Division is at 2400 SW 42nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, 33312. Free & inexpensive …

If you’re looking for dog-friendly parks, Miami-Dade County is filled with them. There are at least 27 free and cheap parks you and your dog can enjoy together. There are plenty in City of Miami proper as well. There are a few dog parks that allow your dog to run free, without a leash, and …