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April 2026
N E W S L E T T E R
| | In celebration of Abandoned Pet Rescue's 30th Anniversary, Voyage MIA featured Linda Halverson, a Wilton Manors, FL resident, who has been the heart and soul of APR for 22 years! Linda has excelled in every shelter role, from cleaning cat rooms to managing Fort Lauderdale's only no-kill animal shelter. She is currently our Clinic Coordinator, ensuring all shelter animals receive the medical care they need. Thank you, Voyage MIA, for spotlighting Linda and her incredible life-saving work. | | |
“It has been wonderful to see the positive changes that have helped the organization grow. Over the years, my husband Hal and I have adopted 17 cats and dogs, plus fostered many more. My son, daughter, mother, sisters, nieces, and nephew have also adopted pets from APR. My family has volunteered together to prepare food for numerous APR adoption and fundraising events. APR has been a huge part of my life – the cats and dogs mean so much to me. I love the no-kill mission of the shelter and being able to help match the pets to the perfect homes.”
– Linda Halverson
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Emelia is a playful, 3-year-old, 50-pound Staffordshire Terrier with a big, silly personality. She loves rope toys, zooming around, and would thrive in an active home with a fenced yard. Treat-motivated and eager to learn, training is fun with her. She’s goofy, always ready to make you laugh, and after playtime, she’s a snuggle bug with the loudest (and cutest) snore.
Emelia is spayed, vaccinated and microchipped and ready for adoption!
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Volunteer Spotlight
Our volunteers are truly the heartbeat of APR. Each month, we shine a light on one incredible person whose kindness, dedication, and time help make everything we do possible.
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Forever Donna
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 8:00PM
The Gray Box Theater, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Experience a high-energy live tribute show celebrating the Queen of Disco, featuring powerhouse vocals, a live band, and iconic hits!
| Portion of Ticket Sales Benefit Abandoned Pet Rescue | |
Prosperity Brewers 8th Anniversary Weekend Bash
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Prosperity Brewers Craft Brewery & Taproom, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Join us for an afternoon of live music, local brews and fun in support of APR. One of our amazing volunteers will be performing with their band, StiFF, and donating all music and merch proceeds to Abandoned Pet Rescue. Come hang out, enjoy food trucks, vendors and great beer!
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APR Volunteer Neighborhood Clean Up
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 10:00AM
APR ART Studio 1147 NE 9TH AVE, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Volunteer to help clean up our neighborhood, earn community service hours, and be part of something that makes a real, visible difference in our community.
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Move With MADD & MADD Dash Fort Lauderdale 5K
Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 7:00 AM
SE 1st Ave & Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL
Visit our adoptable pets in the Community Corner or sign up to run with your pet! Join us for this milestone 15th annual 5K supporting safer roads, while raising awareness and funds to end impaired driving.
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A Magnificent March Recap | |
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211 Broward Non-Profit Awards
We're incredibly honored to share that Abandoned Pet Rescue and Arc Broward have recieved the Brown & Brown Non-Profit Organization of the Year: Collaboration Award, presented by 211 Broward and Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at the 15th annual Community Care Plan Non-Profit Awards. Through our collaboration, APR and Arc Broward are helping individuals with disabilities gain job skills in animal-related fields.
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