Four-Legged Lager Raises Over $25,000 | | |
Cheers to another incredible year of competition & compassion!
Thanks to our amazing community, Abandoned Pet Rescue’s 2025 Beer Label Contest with Gulf Stream Brewing Company raised more than $25,000 to support homeless cats and dogs in our care.
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We’re thrilled to announce this year’s winners:
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Ponytail, a fabulous APR Alumni cat whose charm won hearts (and votes!)
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K-2, a dashing dog whose family made a generous gift that helped secure his top spot!
| | Thank you to everyone who participated, whether you submitted a pet, voted, donated, or cheered from the sidelines. We exceeded our goal thanks to your support and a little friendly competition. All is fair in love… and beer! | | He didn’t win the beer label contest, but nominee Howie scored something even better...a forever home after being spotted in the contest! Thank you to Kyla and Luke for giving Howie his forever home! | | | |
“When I saw Howie on Instagram, I was instantly drawn to him, especially when I saw he was pretty much a dog in a cat’s body. I loved that he was friendly with dogs and cats, which I have both. He immediately seemed comfortable in his new home, as if he’s lived here his whole life! My other cat adores him, and they play constantly! I am truly thankful for Abandoned Pet Rescue entrusting me to give Howie the best life ever!”
- Kyla
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Mark Your Calendar!
New Date for the Four-Legged Lager Launch Party
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Enjoy a cold pint, snag a limited-edition beer can, and toast to the pets you helped save! Proceeds benefit Abandoned Pet Rescue.
LIVE DJ | RAFFLE | ADOPTABLE DOGS
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| Four-Legged Lager Launch Party | | Gulf Stream Brewery 1105 NE 13th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304 | | 07/26/25 6:00pm - 07/26/25 8:00pm US/Eastern | | Join us for a fun-filled night in support of Abandoned Pet Rescue, every sip supports South Florida’s homeless pets. | | | Special thanks to our incredible partners: Gulf Stream Brewing Company and generous supporters Judy & Kennon Hetlage, who made this campaign possible. | | | | |
This 20-pound sweetheart is looking for a special foster or forever home.
Paris is a 6-year-old French Bulldog with a spinal injury likely caused by a disc herniation (IVDD), a sadly common condition in her breed. While she currently has no use of her back legs or control of her bladder, she gets around well using her front legs and a wheelchair. She's as happy and affectionate as ever.
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We’re hopeful that with continued therapy, Paris may regain some mobility, though it’s not guaranteed. She would thrive in a home that can dedicate time to her care and rehabilitation.
A huge thank you to the Brady Hunter Foundation for generously sponsoring her physical therapy and acupuncture sessions with Healing Paws Therapy, and to APR volunteer Elizabeth Eddy for fostering Paris with so much love.
Her foster family will be traveling in July, so Paris will need a new place to go soon. If you’re interested in helping this resilient girl on her healing journey, please fill out a foster or adoption application at AbandonedPetRescue.org or email info@abandonedpetrescue.org
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Hollywood – 3 years old
Waiting for a home: 11 months (337 days)
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Hollywood is Ready for His Close-Up!
With dazzling blue eyes, a sleek silver coat, and a bark that sounds like a seal, Hollywood turns heads wherever he goes. This 3-year-old, 70-pound Weimaraner/Lab mix is house-trained, walks great on a leash, and loves cuddles. He’s good with kids and other dogs (just give him a slow intro).
Returned when his owner had to move, this superstar is hoping his biggest fan is out there. Could it be you?
Apply to adopt at abandonedpetrescue.org
| Hollywood had a great day out recently with one of our volunteers Kaylee! | | |
"Hollywood is great out of the shelter. He loves all people and takes kindly to strangers walking up to greet him. He’s a friendly, sweet boy with a huge personality and is a total mush. He loves playing with toys, is a natural retriever, and will happily fetch a toy for you. He knows sit and paw, which he’ll gladly do for a treat. I love Hollywood for many reasons, especially his big personality and his ability to trust people even after being let down. He needs a home!"
– Kaylee
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Barbara first connected with APR in 2022 when she adopted Dove, a longtime shelter resident with FIV. After Dove passed in early 2025, Barbara returned, not only to adopt again but to give back.
She began volunteering as a cat companion, spending time socializing shy and overlooked cats. One of those cats was Sparrow, Dove’s own kitten, who had been at the shelter for more than 7 years. In a full-circle moment, Barbara adopted Sparrow, giving him the loving home he waited so long for.
Barbara now also volunteers at the front desk, assisting staff and greeting visitors. Her kindness and compassion make a difference every day for the animals and the people who care for them.
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"I’ve adopted four cats from APR over the years and was always impressed by the professionalism, efficiency, and kindness of the team. I’ve always loved animals, and volunteering here lets me give back to these adorable creatures. A bonus is getting to know so many amazing staff and volunteers. I’ve learned so much from them and truly appreciate it."
– Barbara Parrigin
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Meet our long-timers MeowTour
Sunday, July 27th
12:00pm - 2:00pm
1137 NE 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
Join our volunteer and cat behaviorist, Laura Piquero, for a special tour to meet APR cats who have been waiting years to find their forever homes.
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Starlight Musicals
Every Friday, June 6 – August 8, 2025 (except Friday, July 4th)
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Holiday Park | E Sunrise Blvd and Federal Hwy
Join us for music under the stars!
Stop by the Abandoned Pet Rescue booth to learn about Fort Lauderdale's no-kill shelter and help pets in need. We’re collecting pet food and supply donations all summer long.
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Bark at the Park
Sunday, September 14, 2025
1:40pm
loanDepot Park, Miami, FL
Cheer on the Marlins and support South Florida’s pets in need. 100% of ticket proceeds from APR’s Supporter Section benefit Abandoned Pet Rescue, Fort Lauderdale’s only no-kill shelter.
| | Supporting Our Animals Just Got Easier! | | |
Our new donation system is now live at abandonedpetrescue.org/make-a-donation. You can give by credit card, PayPal, or Venmo, all in one secure place. Set up monthly gifts, track your donations, and get instant receipts for tax time.
If you’re already giving monthly through PayPal or another platform, switching helps us reduce fees and focus more on the animals.
Thank you for helping give second chances to pets who need it most.
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Keller Williams Realty
Thank you to Keller Williams Realty Consultants of Coral Springs for revitalizing APR’s dog kennels through a month-long fundraising effort and a generous day of service to improve the lives of shelter dogs while they wait to be adopted.
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Starlight Musicals
Thank you to the Fort Lauderdale Park and Recreation Department and Bank of America for inviting APR back again to Starlight Musicals.
Starlight Musicals is continuing every Friday until August 8th (except Friday, July 4th), stop by the Abandoned Pet Rescue booth to learn about Fort Lauderdale's no-kill shelter and help pets in need. We’re collecting pet food and supply donations all summer long!
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