FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Thanks to Purina, the Humane Society of Broward County has a unique adoption program if you are 55 years of age or older. If you adopt a dog three years of age or older or a feline over the age of six months, you may qualify to have the pet adoption fee waived.  Clinical evidence indicates that pets help people stay healthy. People with pets have lower blood pressure, fewer heart attacks and less illness. They live longer and happier lives. Potential adopters must still meet all the HSBC adoption criteria and there are a limited number of funded adoptions available, so don't wait, your new four-legged family member could be waiting for you now.  If you could benefit from this program or know someone who may, please visit the Humane Society of Broward County. We're sure you'll find a friend for life.

The regular adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $25 for felines over the age of six months; however if you are 55+ years of age or older, the fees will be waived.  Be sure to mention the Purina 55+ program when you meet with the adoption counselor to take advantage of this offer.  Sorry, puppies and kittens are not eligible for the program.  All pets are spayed or neutered before leaving the shelter, given preliminary vaccinations, a microchip, heartworm test for dogs seven months and older, feline leukemia test, a 10 day health care plan courtesy of VCA Animal Hospitals, a bag of Purina ONE food and  of course you are getting a friend for life.

The Humane Society of Broward County is a private, non-profit organization that is located at 2070 Griffin Road, a block west of I-95 in Fort Lauderdale.  Adoption hours are Monday - Saturday 10 - 6:30 and Sunday 10- 5:30.  For more information call 954-989-3977 or visit www.humanebroward.com.