Broward County Parks and Recreation Division and Animal Care and Regulation Division

Why Go Home Alone When Love Is In the Air? 
- Broward County "Adopt-a-Sweetheart" Pet Adoption to be Held February 11 -
Pet lovers can adopt a new lifelong friend at the annual "Adopt-A-Sweetheart" Pet Adoption event at the Broward County Governmental Center, 115 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale, on Thursday, February 11.  A variety of dogs and cats will be available for adoption in the lobby from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition, a variety of baked goods will be on sale. All proceeds will benefit the pets at Broward County Animal Care and Regulation.
To kick off the event, Broward County Commissioner Ilene Lieberman will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. in the Governmental Center lobby where she will emphasize the importance of adopting a shelter pet. In addition, she will discuss the successful partnership between Broward County Animal Care and local pet rescue organizations.
"For years Broward County Animal Care has partnered with rescue organizations to care for sick or injured pets and to help find a home for our shelter dogs and cats. Through their support and dedication, the County is able to find more homes for more pets, so we encourage all citizens to take the time to adopt a pet and support your local shelter and rescue groups," said Commissioner Lieberman, who is a longtime pet advocate. "Elderly or young, male or female, single or married you're more apt to be healthier and happier if you have a pet to love," she said.
Anyone interested in adopting a pet at the event must complete a short application. The adoption fee is $74.95, cash or credit card, and includes a health exam, sterilization, Broward County pet license, and all necessary vaccinations. Adopters can take their new "sweetheart" home immediately, but must pick up the pet no later than 3 p.m. that day. For more information, call 954-359-1010. 

Broward County Parks Offers Dog Training
 Check our web page:  http://www.broward.org/parks/petstraining.htm 

AMERICAN IDOGS ACADEMY
Upcoming classes at Sunview Park, 1500 S.W. 42nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale (near corner of U.S. 441 and Davie Boulevard)
For information or to sign up, call 954-829-3274, fax 954-322-8764, or e-mail info@americanidogs.com.
Pay by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, or check payable to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.

Roll Over Rover Trick Class
Tuesdays at 8 p.m., Starting February 16
What could be more fun for you and your dog? Tricks can convert your dog’s “bad” behavior into more acceptable behavior within a framework of fun, which makes it different from any old obedience training that could accomplish the same thing. The right tricks for your particular dog can use behavior the dog finds rewarding right within the trick itself. Tricks can also be useful when a vet, owner, or groomer needs to examine or handle various parts of your dog. Even clipping toenails can become a routine task rather than a fight to the grim death!
You need no prior dog-training experience. Trick training dogs requires only patience, attention to detail, time, and a love of dogs. Learn how to perform the most basic and simple tricks up to the more complex and advanced ones. Let us show you how to make it happen! This course provides an excellent foundation for learning all aspects of dog tricks and is an ideal course to take either following or alongside the basic dog-training course.
Special: $89 for six weeks

Clicker Training Class
Tuesdays at 7 p.m., Starting February 16
Come with your dog and learn the ultimate technique to train your dog to be the top of his pack! In this five-week program you will learn how to use this amazing dog-training tool that is the clicker. At the end of the program you will know the techniques to have your dog listening to you each and every time you ask him to follow a cue or perform a trick.
Special: $79 for five weeks

Fun Zone Training
Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Our Fun Zone Training Club is one of our most popular training classes. Big and small, we want them all! For those of you who want to have fun and learn at the same time, this is the place to be! Do some obedience, tricks, agility, and more every week!
Starting at $49

Nolan Update!  Adopted!  Yea!

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Find a Bargain – at a Broward County Park
- County parks offer recreation at little or no cost -

Just because the economy is still sluggish doesn’t mean you have to sit at home and mope. Broward County’s network of 18 regional parks and nature centers, six neighborhood parks, and 21 natural areas offers a wide variety of recreational activities at little or no cost to you. Admission is free on weekdays at all regional parks, and on weekends and holidays the regular gate entry fee is only $1.50 per person (children 5 and under free). Reentry on the same day is permitted free if you present your receipt, and you can even use your receipt from one park to enter another park on the same day. There is never an admission charge at our neighborhood parks and natural areas.

Once you’re inside a park, many facilities are available for use free on a first-come, first-served basis. Here’s a sampling of what you can do for little or no money:

•           Find Fitness – Free use of the basketball courts is available at these parks: Brian Piccolo in Cooper City, C.B. Smith in Pembroke Pines, Central Broward Regional in Lauderhill, and T.Y. and West Lake in Hollywood.

•           Find Focus – You can play disc golf for free at either Easterlin Park in Oakland Park or Tradewinds Park in Coconut Creek. If you don’t already have your own discs, you can purchase them at a minimal cost, and then they’re yours to keep.

•           Find Fresh Air – There’s no cost to use the jogging or walking paths at the following parks: Brian Piccolo in Cooper City, C.B. Smith in Pembroke Pines, Central Broward Regional in Lauderhill, Hollywood North Beach in Hollywood, Markham in Sunrise, Plantation Heritage in Plantation, Quiet Waters in Deerfield Beach, and T.Y. and West Lake in Hollywood.

•           Find Nature – Experience the natural beauty of South Florida for free along the nature trails of these parks and nature centers: Anne Kolb in Hollywood, Central Broward Regional in Lauderhill, Deerfield Island in Deerfield Beach, Easterlin in Oakland Park, Fern Forest in Coconut Creek, Long Key in Davie, Markham in Sunrise, Plantation Heritage in Plantation, Secret Woods in Dania Beach, Tradewinds in Coconut Creek, Tree Tops in Davie, and West Lake in Hollywood. These natural areas are also free and accessible without reservations: Crystal Lake in Pompano Beach, Helene Klein in Coconut Creek, Highlands Scrub in Pompano Beach, Hillsboro Pineland in Coconut Creek, Pine Island Ridge in Davie, Snake Warrior’s Island in Miramar, Tall Cypress in Coral Springs, and Woodmont in Tamarac.

•           Find the Heavens Above – On Saturday evenings at dusk, the South Florida Amateur Astronomers Association opens the Fox Observatory at Markham Park in Sunrise – and it’s free.

•           Find Agility – The racquetball/handball courts are available for free at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines, Markham Park in Sunrise, and West Lake Park in Hollywood.

•           Find Your Competitive Edge – You can play tennis for free on the courts at these four parks: Central Broward Regional in Lauderhill, Markham in Sunrise, and T.Y. and West Lake in Hollywood.

•           Find Your Team Spirit – You’ll have to bring your own ball, but you can play volleyball for free at these parks: Brian Piccolo in Cooper City, C.B. Smith in Pembroke Pines, Deerfield Island in Deerfield Beach, Easterlin in Oakland Park, Hollywood North Beach in Hollywood, Markham in Sunrise, Plantation Heritage Park in Plantation, Quiet Waters in Deerfield Beach, Tradewinds in Coconut Creek, Tree Tops in Davie, and T.Y. and West Lake in Hollywood.

•           Find Companionship – Dogs and their owners are welcome at no charge at Barkham at Markham, the dog park at Markham Park in Sunrise. And remember, you can bring your dog to any Broward County regional park – provided it’s on a leash no more than six feet in length.

•           Find Fish – Bring your fishing pole (and a state license if you’re between 16 and 65) and fish at most of our parks that have bodies of water, including Brian Piccolo in Cooper City, Deerfield Island in Deerfield Beach, Hollywood North Beach in Hollywood, Markham in Sunrise, Plantation Heritage in Plantation, Reverend Samuel Delevoe in Fort Lauderdale, Tradewinds in Coconut Creek, Tree Tops in Davie, and T.Y. and West Lake in Hollywood.

•           Find Family Fun – There’s never a charge to use any of the freestanding picnic tables located throughout any of our regional and neighborhood parks, available on a first-come, first-served basis. (Picnic tables in shelters require fees, deposits, and reservations.)

Find It All – At a Broward County Park. For further information, call or visit the park of your choice.

Oh Behave Dog Trainer Looking for Your Support! 

On Behalf of Stray Aid & Rescue
Spay/Neuter Clinic
954-816-0799
www.strayaid.org
We are located at:  The Animal Clinic -  4101 Griffin Rd., Dania, FL 33314 
(approximately two miles west of I-95 on the north side of the road)

SPAY/NEUTER INSTRUCTIONS - Drop off is between 8 and 9 a.m. Pickup is generally between 1 and 3 p.m. You must show proof of a current rabies vaccination for both cats and dogs over 4 months old. If you cannot provide proof then we have to vaccinate for rabies. No food or water after 10 p.m. the night before surgery.  Cash or check payment required at drop off.   We accept the SPOT voucher!

CATS – $40.  No appointment necessary.  Drop off is between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.  Cats must be in a hard or soft carrier or humane trap.
DOGS – $50.  By appointment only.  Schedule online or call for an appointment.  Dogs must be on a leash.

The Clydey Foundation Operates Mobile Clinic in South Florida

The Clydey Foundation Mobile Clinic is back up and running. We are operating Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at various locations in Broward County and at special events in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties. We are offering low cost spay/neuter for dogs, cats, and rabbits. We also offer testing and vaccines and will do other surgeries as time, materials and space allow (amputations, entropies, cherry eye, etc.). Facebook users can go tohttp://www.facebook.com/l/ff098;www.spayurpets.org – all others can click here or call 954-298-4545 to schedule an appointment. 

On Behalf of the Humane Society of Broward County

“PetSet’s 2nd Annual Cupid’s Bash”

Love is in the air and what better way to celebrate than with PetSet at the 2nd annual “Cupid’s Bash.”  This lighthearted event  will take place on Thursday, February 11th at 7 p.m. at America’s Backyard located at200 W. Broward Boulevard. in Fort Lauderdale.  Guests will enjoy two complimentary cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a Trader Vic’s Chocolate Fondue Bar along with a laugh or two at PetSet’s version of “The Dating Game” hosted by a special guest emcee.  Guests are invited to come cheer on our Bachelor, Bachelorette and contestants. Ticket prices are $20 for PetSetters, Top Dogs and Pick of the Litter members, $30 for guests, and $40 to join PetSet and attend.   
PetSet is the new generation of young adults, ages 21-45, in South Florida who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals by raising funds and awareness for the Humane Society of Broward County. If you want to help the homeless animals in our community, show your support and attend.  To make your reservations, join PetSet or learn more about the Humane Society of Broward County and its programs visit www.petset.org or call 954-266-6827.  The Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non-profit organization funded by donations and is not affiliated with any national or local organization with a similar name.
Looking for a Real Home!
Looking for a little dog to be your new best friend?  If so stop by the Humane Society of Broward County and meet Pablo (ID# A374837).  He is a 9 year young, 11 pound, Chihuahua mix who was given up because his family is moving and they didn’t want to take Pablo along. This handsome fellow likes people of all ages, he just needs to be the only dog in the house…that way you can shower him with all the attention! 

If you’re looking for a feline friend, visit the shelter and meet Nunu (ID# A374934).  Her owner became ill and can no longer care for Nunu so now she needs to find another family to love.  This gal is an 8 year young, Maine Coon mix who gets along with other cats and is front declawed.  She will need to be brushed on a regular basis to maintain her beautiful coat.  Can she come live with you?  Please.
The adoption fees are $85 for felines, $100 for dogs and $135 for dogs 6 months and younger. The fee includes spay/neuter surgery, preliminary vaccinations, microchip and registration, heartworm test for dogs and feline leukemia test for cats and more.  The adoption fee for rabbits is $20.00.  For more information call the shelter today at 954-989-3977 or visit www.humanebroward.com to see who else is looking for a home for life.   If you are over the age of 60, you may qualify to have part of your adoption fee waived, stop by for details.
If you have a pet that needs to be spayed or neutered please call the low-cost spay/neuter hotline at 954-463-7729 or email spayneuter@hsbroward.com Prices start as low as $15!
Calendar Contest to Benefit the Humane Society of Broward County
Think you have a pinup-worthy pet?  Then enter him or her in the 2011 “Pets and Their People” calendar contest to benefit the Humane Society of Broward County.  Pet owners are invited to participate and win one of the 12 coveted spots in the 2011 calendar.
Here are the details you’ll need to know:
ü    Pet portrait sessions will be offered at the discounted rate of $100 (cost is normally $175).
-         Each session will equate to one entry into the 2011 Pet Calendar Contest. If two pets by the same owner are involved in the session, the calendar entry will be one image of both pets.  If participants wish two pets to be entered separately, separate session fees will be required.
-         One image from each session will be chosen by photographer to be entered into the contest.  These images will then be placed online for voting.  Anyone can log on to www.suzannebarton.com and cast a vote for a nominal fee from March 1 - April 30, 2010. 
-         All contestants will appear on the calendar; however the “winning contestants” will also receive a special spot at the beginning of the designated months in large format.

The 2011 Calendar will be available for ordering from January through June at the cost of $20 plus tax and shipping while supplies last.  To schedule your pet’s portrait session call 754-234-2606 today!

The Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non-profit organization supported by donations from companies and people who want to help us help the homeless animals.  For more information call 954-989-3977 or visit our website at www.humanebroward.com to see pets available for adoption, make a donation or find out about upcoming events.
 

On Behalf of the SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL
“IT’S TIME TO CLEAN OUT YOUR HOUSE, GARAGE, STORAGE UNIT
& DONATE TO A GREAT CAUSE!”
The Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital is having its “Ninth” Annual Trash to Treasure Sale!  Again, due to its popularity and huge assortment of items the sale is being held in a store at
“THE ROYAL PALM SHOPPING PLAZA”
Eye Site Vision Center (next to old Field Of Flowers)
2560 University Dr. ~ Coral Springs
(University Dr. & Royal Palm Blvd.)

Saturday & Sunday, February 13 and 14, 2010
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Items included in the sale are collectibles, antiques, art, household and baby items, jewelry, sports equipment, tools, clothing, toys, plants and many more items too numerous to mention.
Proceeds will benefit the animals and children’s environmental education programs at the Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital located at Sportsplex Park in Coral Springs
Donations of items for sale are appreciated
(and are tax deductible).
For more information please call: 954-752-9453

Pat Raglin, Parkpaws Editor
Cherise Williams, Parks Animal Care Specialist
parkpaws@broward.org
954-938-0617- Office   
Low Cost (Only $10!) Spay and Neuter Program for Broward Residents with Limited Income