The mission of Compassionate Animal Friends of Broward is to seek the end of the killing (euthanizing) of the thousands of healthy and adoptable dogs, puppies, cats and kittens housed at Animal Care and Regulation Division’s two facilities in Broward County, to ensure their humane and compassionate care until their adoption, and to do everything possible to significantly boost public awareness about the availability of these precious unconditionally loving pets so as to drastically boost adoptions and save lives. We are also committed to raising public awareness about the vital importance of spaying and neutering among pet owners in Broward County, so as to prevent the birth of unwanted and unloved puppies and kittens.  Read and sign the Petition to demand change at ACARD.

We are a group of concerned Broward citizens and animal lovers who insist upon real and permanent change at ACARD. For years, the people responsible for the conditions at ACARD have been insufficiently committed to the changes recommended in the Petition detailed on page two (click on button in left column to access Petition). We are among the millions of pet lovers in Florida and throughout the United States who are opposed to the inhumane treatment, and unnecessary killing, of animals at many of our shelters, including Animal Care and Regulation in Broward County. We are all professionals, and all constituents of the Broward County Board of Commissioners. We are ready to work cooperatively with the Board and the staff – but we are also committed to rallying public opinion and support in large numbers to effect change. Our mission and our effort is not without precedent: cities such as San Francisco and Los Angeles have successfully effected change to no-kill in their county facilities. We intend to follow.