Pets

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Miami-Dade Animal Services wants to know: How’s your emergency storm prep going? Do you have all your pet supplies? The start of the season is in June, so the county agency reminds residents to “always include your furry family members in your storm plans!” When planning an emergency kit, pet owners are urged to consider …

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 …

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 …

Plenty of holiday events in South Florida feature fun with pets. Here are some fun events where you can party with your favorite mutts.   2024 events Tamarac Holiday Pawty is 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, December 14 at the dog park, 8101 Southgate Boulevard, Tamarac 33321. The event includes pet adoptions and photo …

Furry friends are the focus of an event on Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale that features a doggie fashion show,  food trucks and vendors.  Mutts & Martinis in 2024 is 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Saturday, November 9  at Esplanade Park, 400 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale 33312. Regular entry is free. VIP vodka drink tastings …

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 …