Rescue Pet of the Week

Sophie Hopes You Choose Her

The four-year-old cat is at SPCA Tampa Bay looking for a home.

Sophie is a four-year-old black cat who enjoys cat naps and her feather wand. This pretty kitty is good with other cats and wouldn’t mind a canine friend in her new home. With her friendly, loving nature, Sophie would make a great companion for any family. Sophie is ready for the next adventure in her life and she hopes it is with you!  Sophie’s adoption fee is $60, which includes her spay surgery, vaccinations, microchip and free 30 days of insurance. Come meet Sophie today at 9099 130th Ave N in Largo. To see Sophie and other adoptables, visit the SPCA Tampa Bay website at spcatampabay.org. Sign up for the Largo Patch email newsletter to get our top headlines delivered straight to your inbox so you won't miss a thing!

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Rescue Pet of the Week

Fluffy Peanut Keeps His Cage Clean

Meet Peanut and friends at SPCA Tampa Bay.

Meet Peanut! He is an adorable 2 Year old America Rabbit. This guy is so sweet, he enjoys being petted and held. American rabbits are very smart and can be trained to use a litter box, as a matter of fact this guy keeps his cage very clean here at SPCA already. With his soft fluffy coat and his ever so sweet demeanor Peanut would make a wonderful family pet! Come to SPCA Tampa Bay today to see how cute this guy is in person! Once he nudges your hand for attention you may just fall in love! Adopt Peanut today for $25. Need Bunny supplies? We have all you need in our Homeward Bound Gift Shop. Adopt today at SPCA Tampa Bay located at 9099 130th Ave North in Largo or online Spcatampabay.org

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Patches is Well-Trained and Energetic

Patches is a perfect family dog for anyone looking for a well-trained and active playmate!

Patches is a one year old pit mix with energy to spare. Even though he's an active guy, he's also got some good training and already can sit, shake and lay down! What Patches really needs in a family is structure. As soon as he gets a family that can help set a schedule for him, he'll be able to burn off his excess energy in a good way. How to Adopt Patches is ready to go to his forever home. He is neutered and microchipped. The adoption fee is $35 and includes the first set of shots, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. Adopt Patches, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, too! How to Help If you can't adopt, but still want to help, Animal …

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Spunky Spencer Seeks a Home

Meet Spencer and friends at SPCA Tampa Bay!

Meet Spencer! At 2 months old he is an adorable, clumsy, tiny little fuzzy kitten. He is full of spunk and love, and excellent combination! He is a riot to watch pounce around his kennel, tossing his toys from one corner to the next. It is impossible to resist the pure joy this little guy brings to anyone who may stop to watch him. He is quite the character! He is just one of the many sweet little kittens we have here with us, tell your friends and come to SPCA Tampa Bay to adopt a sweet kitten who will surely bring joy into your home! Kitten adoption fee is $60, fee includes spay/neuter surgery, all current vaccinations, 30-Day Pet Insurance, and your new best friend! We are located at 130th Avenue N in Largo or online Spcatampabay.org

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Considered Adopting a Shelter Pet in Largo?

Visit Pinellas Animal Services or SPCA Tampa Bay to meet a new 'fur'ever friend.

By Karyn Collier, DVM, chief medical officer of St. Francis Veterinary Center The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has designated October as National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. More than three million dogs are currently in shelters across the United States and are in need of a good home. The month-long observance encourages animal lovers across the nation to raise awareness about the positive aspects of adopting a pet from a local shelter. Pinellas County Animal Services has many great adoptable pets including senior pets in need of foster and forever homes. Traditionally harder to place, the newer senior pets program places senior cats and dogs with humans ages 50 and older. SPCA Tampa Bay also has a wide …

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The Shelter has Lots of New Furry Friends

Check out all the dogs up for adoption at the Pinellas County Animal Shelter.

This week we share all the dogs currently up for adoption at the Pinellas County Animal Shelter. This month, there are lots of cute pups! These are all the dogs that are currently up for adoption at Pinellas County Animal Services. They all need to find that special home with someone who will love them, just as they love people. If you see a dog you want to adopt, make sure to head down to Animal Services. If that dog has already been adopted, make sure you take a good look at all the dogs available. You never know when you might be surprised. How to Adopt The dogs are ready to go to their forever home. Adoption costs vary on the dog but include the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for …

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Blondie the Bunny is a Palomino Rabbit

Meet this rabbit and friends at SPCA Tampa Bay.

Meet Blondie. Blondie is a 1 year old Palomino Rabbit. He is extremely sweet and handsome. True to the Palomino breed he is very docile and loves attention. Palominos are generally excellent pets for children too, due to their docile nature. Blondie would make a wonderful family pet. Adopt him for just $25 today. Adoption fee includes microchip, neuter surgery, and your new best friend! Need Bunny supplies and hay? Shop when you adopt at the Homeward Bound Gift Shop located at SPCA Tampa Bay, 9099 130th Ave North in Largo or online at SPCATampaBay.org.

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Roscoe's A Young Surrender With Lots of Love

At seven months old, Roscoe's got energy and love to spare!

Roscoe has good looks and a good attitude to go with it. He was surrendered by his previous family, but that just means that's he's ready to share some love with a new one. Roscoe, being seven months old, has a bit of energy, but walks great on his leash. He'd definitely do best in a family that took time to play with him and get him some fun exercise. How to Adopt Roscoe is ready to go to his forever home. Adoption costs $35 and includes the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. Adopt Roscoe and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, too! How to Help If you can't adopt, but still want to help, Animal Services…

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Helen Hunts for a Home

This sweet and energetic puppy loves to walk!

Meet Helen! She is a sweet and exuberant 9 month old Pit Bull Mix. Currently she is in foster living with, and loving other dogs as well as cats! She has learned to sit and is walking nicely on her leash. Helen's hearing impairment does not inhibit her learning, as she is very eager to please. Helen is ready to meet her "Fur-Ever" family today! Adopt Helen for $150 and take her home with all that she will need from our Homeward Bound Gift Shop. Adoption Fee includes microchip, spay surgery, up to date vaccinations, 30 day pet insurance, leash, collar, feed bowls, 36" training crate and a bag of Hill's Science Diet puppy food. Adopt Helen at SPCA Tampa Bay; 9099 130th Avenue North in Largo. 

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