Broward County animal shelter failing, 208-page audit finds
Report suggests 135 changes for shelter in Fort Lauderdale
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Broward County Commission discussed a new report Tuesday that highlights many inefficiencies at Broward Animal Care and Control, the county-run animal shelter in Fort Lauderdale.
County Auditor Bob Melton produced the 208-page audit report, where he summarizes “that kennel operations do not consistently adhere to best practices and laws. We conclude that programs and processes are not operating effectively.”
Melton goes on to recommend 135 changes he feels are necessary at the facility.
While the audit concludes personnel is adequately trained, it goes on to say the facility is understaffed. Additional staff are needed in kennel operations, clinic services, customer service, and key program positions such as foster, rescue, adoption, return‐to‐field, volunteer, outreach, and information technology, the