SOCIAL - PETS AND CHILDREN   PETS AS FAMILY MEMBERS – Parents may use pets to assist in teaching their children.  “It’s good for the kids to learn to care for something other than themselves in these times when they have so much.” Children can learn about responsibility, gentle handling, animal behavior, and death by living with a pet.   ABANDONED PET RESCUE                                                   954-728-9010  1137 NE 9th Ave. (Ft. Lauderdale)   ANIMAL CARE & REGULATION DIVISION INFORMATION 1870 SW 39th Street (Fort Lauderdale)                                  954-359-1313 3100 NW 19th Terrace (Pompano)                             954-970-0130 Persons interested in adopting a dog or cat, redeeming their lost pet, or surrendering an animal may do so at either location. Pet License Info Line                                                             954-359-1318 Lost & Found Line                                                      954-359-1313 x242   BARK PARK at SNYDER PARK                                 954-828-DOGS (3647) 3299 SW 4th Ave. (Ft. Lauderdale) A place to walk your dog and meet friends.  Provides a wonderful opportunity for your dog to play off-leash and for owners and dogs to relax and socialize.   FLORIDA HUMANE SOCIETY Deerfield Beach                                                                    954-570-9507 1925 W. Hillsboro Blvd. (Deerfield)   HUMANE SOCIETY OF BROWARD Ft. Lauderdale                                                                       954-989-3977 2070 Griffin Rd. (Fort Lauderdale)