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Pets in SilverLakes

Did you know that SilverLakes residents are permitted to have three (3) domesticated pets per household? For more information on pets in SilverLakes, please refer to this document or refer to pages 199-200 of the Declaration and Protective Covenants, which can be found here.

• Dogs must be on a leash.
• Residents must pick up after pets.
• Pit Bulls are not permitted.
  • The term “pit bull dog” as used within this subparagraph shall refer to any dog which exhibits those distinguishing characteristics which: (A) substantially conform to the standards established by the American Kennel Club for American Staffordshire Terriers or Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and American Bull Dogs; or (B) substantially conform to the standards established by the United Kennel Club for American Pit.”

If you believe you pet has come into contact with a harmful substance, please go to the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center or call (888) 426-4435 immediately.

Curbing Your Pets

We love pets in SilverLakes, but please be a good neighbor and pick up after your pet when walking in your neighborhood! Not only is it the right and polite thing to do, it's the law: Broward County Animal Care and Regulation Ordinance, Chapter 4, Sec. 4-8.

Pet waste stations have been installed around SilverLakes communities for your convenience.

​Exclusively for SilverLakes residents, shop for earth-rated dog waste bags and other products at Natural K9 and receive a 10% discount when you use the code EARTH10 at check-out! 

READ ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PICKING UP AFTER YOUR DOG HERE

Convenient Dog Parks

The Pembroke Pines Recreation and Cultural Arts Department manages two dog parks conveniently located close to SilverLakes:

Steven L. Josias Dog & Equestrian Park
5836 SW 193 Way
Southwest Ranches, FL 33332
Website  |  954-392-2130
Dog play area, pavilion, restrooms

Craig Rupp K-9 Dog Park​
9751 Johnson Street
Pembroke Pines, Florida 33026
Website |  954-392-2130
Benches, dog play areas

Paw Central Dog Park
(located at City of Miramar Regional Park)
16801 Miramar Parkway
Miramar, FL 33027
Website  |  954-883-6950
​Agility equipment, water fountains, small & large dogs

Pets and Hurricanes

• Do not leave your pet outside and do not let them outside during the storm.
• Do not tranquilize your pet - animals need all of their natural instincts in order to survive.
• For dog owners, select a safe interior room in the house and line the floor with newspaper or puppy training pads for your dog's bathroom needs.
• Keep all pets (particularly cats) away from windows.
• During the storm, keep your pet in sight and with the family.
• As part of your pre-storm planning, be sure to have on hand at least a week's supply of food and water for your pet. In addition, cat owners should also have an adequate supply of cat litter.

Download Hurricane Guide for Pets

Pet Lost and Found

​If you have lost a pet:

1. Email silverlakes.ripples@gmail.com with a recent photo of your pet, your pet's name and age, your contact information, and where your pet was last seen.
2. Call Pines Property Management at 954-438-6570, and give them your information and details of your pet.
3. Contact Pooches in Pines.
4. Call the Broward County Animal Control at 954-359-1313 ext. 9273. Leave a voicemail with the following information: your name, phone number, detailed description of your pet, tattoo location, microchip information, tag and collar description.
5. Call the Humane Society of Broward County, Griffin Road: 954-989-3977
6. Call Miami Dade Animal Services: 305-884-1102 ext. 241
7. Spread the word! Tell neighbors, walk the neighborhood, visit animal shelters, leave your pets favorite treat near your home.
8. Post signs around your community, the main parks and leave them with local veterinarians. Include a photo of the pet, a description, the date and location of where you last saw your pet and your contact information.

​If you have found a pet:

1. Email silverlakes.ripples@gmail.com with a recent photo of the pet and your contact information.
2. Call Pines Property Management at 954-438-6570, and give them your information and details of the pet you've found.
3. Contact Pooches in Pines.
4. Call the Broward County Animal Control at 954-359-1313 ext. 9273. Leave a voicemail with the following information: your name, phone number, detailed description of the pet, tag and collar description.
5. Call the Humane Society of Broward County, Griffin Road: 954-989-3977
6. Call Miami Dade Animal Services: 305-884-1102 ext. 241
7. Ask neighbors if they have lost a pet. Losing a pet can be very stressful and sometimes shelters can misplace pets. Asking around can save your neighbor a lot of undue stress and could possibly save the pet's life!
8. Take the animal to your local veterinarian's office to check if the animal is microchipped or tattooed. Having the animal checked for a tattoo or microchip is free!

Reporting Animal Cruelty in Your Community

It can be hard to watch a voiceless animal undergo cruelty from the ones who are supposed to protect it. If you feel an animal in the community needs your help, please refer to this guide, courtesy of the ASPCA. Whether you’ve seen the dog next door outside without proper shelter or witnessed the physical abuse of a neighborhood cat, you can help.

• If I report my neighbor for committing animal cruelty, and that person’s animal is taken away and put in a shelter, isn’t the animal worse off? It’s important to understand that reporting cruelty is always the right thing to do. Animal control officers never remove an animal from the home unless absolutely necessary. A seized animal will then have the chance to get much-needed veterinary and behavior care.
   
• Can I remain anonymous when I file an animal cruelty complaint? Yes, and it is better to file an anonymous report than to do nothing—but please consider providing your information. Agencies have limited resources, and the case is more likely to be pursued when there are credible witnesses willing to stand behind the report and, if necessary, testify in court.

To report animal cruelty in your area, please call your local police department.

• Miramar: 954-431-2200
• Pembroke Pines: 954-602-4000​​