South Middle River Civic Association

The best kept secret in Fort Lauderdale?

“This place is a toy store for adults…” Mike B., Rio Vista

“What they provide is fashion for your home…” Bill and Leslie H., Las Olas

“As a Designer, I am a repeat client since they have a wider variety of product than any showroom in South Florida..” Sharon S. Designs, Fort Lauderdale

“If you want unique materials for your home’s floors, walls, baths and kitchens, pools and patios, this is the only place you need to go…” Monica T., Victoria Park

The company these Fort Lauderdale residents are referring to is CLAD Tile & Stone. With over 14,000 unique items on display, there are plenty of options for Designers, homeowners and contractors to select from. Yet, after more than 11 years in operation, many Fort Lauderdale residents still don’t know about this unique showroom.

So….if you are planning on upgrading your existing home in order to sell it, you’re building a new home, or just want to give your pride and joy a face lift, visit CLAD Tile & Stone!

The planting project on March 31, 2012  earns CVC points.  Several of the volunteers helping out were from SMR:  Carmen and Rob Smith, Joann Smith and Ray Schaptler.

South Middle River has had one of the highest crime rates in our area for many years, further investigation shows that more than half of the crimes committed in the South Middle River area are committed by juveniles.
These unsupervised children need a place to go within our community to become involved in productive activities instead of being led into lives of crime by the already existing criminal element.  They are being taught that the justice system will not hold them accountable for their misbehavior as well. We can only do so much to save these children in our community and the first place we must start is at Warfield Park and Sandra Sullivan whom was an employee at the park for many years.  We have seen a dramatic increase in juvenile crime since Sandra has been gone and now our community is experiencing riots in the streets by unsupervised children. On any given night in South Middle River you will see these children roaming our streets with no place to go and nothing to do.
We therefore ask that you expedite the arbitration proceedings that were brought against Sandra Sullivan and bring her back to Warfield Park as she had been and still is instrumental to the development of these children and eventually this will also bring down crime in our community. Spring break is coming soon and we need immediate action, or more children will fall into an already over burdened system.

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Animal Care Tips:

Get your dog microchipped and register the chip. Get your dog neutered or spayed.  If you find a dog, take it to any vet to see if he/she is micro chipped. DO NOT offer dogs for free on sites such as Craig’s List.  Many times those dogs are picked up and used as bait dogs or in dog fighting rings.

Adopt don’t shop.

If you must turn in a pet, yours or another, please bring to a NO KILL SHELTER, if at all possible.  In Broward, Broward County Animal Care is a LOW KILL SHELTER moving to a no kill shelter. They are located at 1870 SW 39th Street, Phone: 954-359-1313.  The Pompano Center is at 3100 NW 19th Terrace, Phone: 954-359-1313.  The website is www.broward.org/animal

Humane Society of Florida in Pompano is a NO KILL SHELTER.  They are located at 3870 North Powerline Road, Pompano Beach, 33073, Phone: 954-974-6152. The website is www. http://floridahumanesociety.org/

Humane Society of Broward County in Hollywood is a HIGH KILL SHELTER.  They are located at 2070 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, Phone: 954-989-3977. The website is   http://www.humanebroward.com/index.php

Humane Society of Greater Miami is a NO KILL SHELTER. North Facility – 16101 W. Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33160, Phone: 305-696-0800. South Facility – 10700 S.W. 211th Street, Miami, FL 33189, Phone: 305-696-0800.  The website is http://humanesocietymiami.org/

Please do not under any circumstances bring an animal to Miami Dade Animal Services.  It is a VERY HIGH KILL SHELTER.

There is help available if you get in financial distress.  Walgreen’s now does low cost shots as does Pet Supermarket.  Humane Society of Broward will connect you with a veterinary partner for low cost neutering/spaying.

Additional places where you can get assistance:

http://flaspay.com/about.html

You can also call the following numbers for low cost spay/neuter referrals and vouchers:     1-800-248-SPAY

You can also search for services at www.1888pets911.org

FRIENDS OF THE ANIMALS OFFERS VOUCHERS BY ZIP CODE http://www.friendsofanimals.org

If it is food you need contact pet food banks for families:

WENDY’S PET FOOD BANK: Contact: nohungrypets@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wendys-Pet-Food-Bank/110808375687777?sk=wall

Other Resources:

http://www.petsofthehomeless.org/resources.html

There are many other NO KILL Rescues in South Florida.  If you must turn in a pet, please find one.  There are breed specific rescues, small dog rescues, big dog rescues, general rescues.

To become educated about the plight of companion animals in South Florida, search for Urgent Dogs of Miami, Urgent Cats of Miami, Urgent Dogs of Broward, Urgent Cats of Broward on Facebook.