PBCACC is asking the community to help with efforts to find homes for the 56 adoptable dogs that are in Kennel 1, one of three kennels at the shelter with dogs that have been in the shelter the longest. As the only open-admission shelter in the county, PBCACC accepts all animals in need regardless of their condition. Services are provided to lost, homeless and unwanted animals, and help is needed to continue caring for them. 

​The community can help by adopting or fostering. The kennel has adoptable dogs with different personalities that would suit anyone's lifestyle. Whether looking for a big dog, small dog, playful pup or couch potato, the shelter has a perfect dog for a family. During the month of May, PBCACC is offering $5 adoptions to motivate the community to adopt instead of shop (#AdoptDontShop) for a furry friend. By adopting or fostering, a dog experiences time in a loving home, and space for another dog in need is created in the shelter.

If looking for a short term commitment, PBCACC is encouraging residents to consider becoming a foster through the Foster2Rescue program. Through this program, foster parents take care of a pet for two to six weeks, and then it joins the adoption program at the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue league where a forever home is found. All supplies such as food, crate, leash, collar and preventatives are provided. All the foster needs to provide is some love.

PBCACC encourages those interested in fostering or adopting to meet their perfect match in person. Pets can also be viewed online at https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/snap/home. The Foster and adoption application is completed in person at PBCACC. No appointment needed.

Adoption Center hours are Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m.; Saturday, noon to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.

​Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control is located at 7100 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach, just west of the Florida Turnpike. For more information, please call (561) 233-1200 or visit the website, www.pbcgov.com/animal.