{"id":82315,"date":"2025-12-13T17:41:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T17:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/82315\/"},"modified":"2025-12-13T17:41:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T17:41:07","slug":"humane-society-of-broward-seeks-loving-home-for-simba-other-furry-friends-before-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/82315\/","title":{"rendered":"Humane Society of Broward seeks loving home for Simba, other furry friends before the holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"text text--small text--normal text--primary\">Published:\u00a0December 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM<\/p>\n<p>Humane Society of Broward seeks loving, permanent home for Simba, other furry friends  The Humane Society of Broward County is hoping to find a permanent and loving home for Simba and other furry friends right before the holidays.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.  \u2014 The Humane Society of Broward is encouraging pet adoption this holiday season with a spotlight on dogs and cats in need of homes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Among them is Simba, a lively 9-year-old dog who was brought to the shelter after his elderly owner passed away and family members could no longer care for him. Despite his age, Simba is energetic and playful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cHe pulls on a leash like a 30-pound or 40-pound dog. I think a walking harness would be best,\u201d said HSBC\u2019s Cherie Wachter. \u201cHe just likes to cuddle. He wants to give kisses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Simba has a heart condition that requires daily medication, but it doesn\u2019t slow him down. <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cHe had a consultation with a cardiologist. He had an echocardiogram, so he will need to be on heart medication for the rest of his life,\u201d Wachter said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">The shelter is also caring for cats recently rescued from abandonment. Seventeen cats were brought in, and one gave birth, bringing the total to 22. Among them is Maurice, a 2-year-old cat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">\u201cIf you\u2019re a cat lover and really want to make a difference for a feline, now is the time to adopt,\u201d Wachter said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph\">Those interested in adopting can visit the Humane Society of Broward\u2019s website at <a href=\"https:\/\/humanebroward.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/humanebroward.com\/\">humanebroward.com<\/a> or stop by the shelter, which opens at 11 a.m.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83c\udfe0 News From Your Neighborhood<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-article-body__copyright\">Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" alt=\"Ryan Mackey\" class=\"c-image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/https:\/\/author-service-images-sandbox-us-east-1.publishing.aws.arc.pub\/wplginc\/8725e99c-e445-48a0-bd.jpeg\"  width=\"100\" height=\"100\"\/>Ryan Mackey <\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph b-author-bio__author-description\">Ryan Mackey is a Digital Journalist at WPLG. 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