All Aboard Animal Care Treat Station

BROWARD COUNTY, FL - How do you make a good first impression with a dog? How about a treat or two! Visitors to Broward County Animal Care can now enjoy an interactive experience with pets by offering a yummy treat to adoptable dogs while walking through the shelter's kennel areas.

The fun begins in the main lobby at the new Doggie Treat Station. Visitors can dispense treats in special buckets and then stroll through the dog sections distributing the goodies through specially made "treat chutes." The interaction helps the dogs gain a positive impression of the visitor.

"Our new treat station is rewarding for both our dogs and our guests," said Emily Wood, Director, Broward County Animal Care. "Our pets learn that people are okay. This is especially helpful for pets who are a bit shy or for pets who may become overly excited. For visitors, it gives them a chance to interact with the dog and see a bit of the pet's personality. Through treats, a bond can begin which can ultimately lead to an adoption."

Broward County Animal Care is located at 2400 SW 42nd Street in Fort Lauderdale. The center is open for adoptions Tuesday through Sunday from 11AM to 5:30PM, closed on Mondays. There are no costs for adoptions and include spaying/neutering, vaccinations, a microchip and a Broward County pet license tag. For more information, visit Broward.org/Animal.

About Animal Care
Broward County Animal Care is dedicated and focused on Four Pillars of Service: 1. Community Animal Care: We believe in working collaborating with residents and agencies to build a community dedicated to keeping pets out of the shelter and properly cared for in their homes and neighborhoods. 2. Equitable Services: We believe in remaining committed to the animal care needs and perspectives of the diverse communities we proudly serve and aligning our services with their needs; 3. Public Safety: We believe in addressing human-animal conflicts, including protecting residents from pet-related disease and physical harm from unsafe pets and 4. Shelter Operation Focus: We believe in operating our Adoption Center professionally and providing a world-class shelter experience for pets and people alike, particularly for dogs and cats who are most vulnerable and in need. For more information about Animal Care, visit the website or like on Facebook.