Broward County animal ordinances require that every dog and cat in our community receive a rabies vaccination and have and wear a Broward County Pet Registration Tag on its collar. Why is this so important?

Rabies is a worldwide disease that can be deadly to both animals and people. Not only does a rabies vaccination protect your pet against getting the rabies virus, it also safeguards residents and other animals from the spread of the disease throughout our community.

Why is a Pet Registration Tag so important? Think of it as your pet’s personal cell phone! Broward County Animal Care takes in more than 20,000 lost, stray or surrendered dogs and cats each year. If your pet ever becomes lost, the tag is one of the best ways to ensure you are reunited with your pet – either through Broward County Animal Care, or by a fellow resident who finds your animal.

Funds received from the cost of the license are used to help feed and care for shelter animals, including important medical treatment. And, $2.00 from every license sold goes to support our SPOT (Stop Pet Overpopulation Together), a low-cost sterilization program which promotes responsible pet ownership through spaying and neutering.