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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Twenty-Five Dogs Need Homes

There are twenty-five dogs at the Pinellas County Animal Shelter that could use a new home!

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 the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. Adopt any dog, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, …

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Rescue Pet of the Week

Porter the Poodle is Spunky

Meet Porter and pals at the SPCA Tampa Bay.

Meet our wonderful Miniature Poodle, Porter! Porter may be 12 years old, but he still has the spunk of a pup. He is an absolute love! He is a little nervous when he first meets new people, but warms up very quickly (especially if you toss him a few of his favorite yummy treats!) Porter came to us as a stray and has been in foster. He would make a wonderful addition to a nice quiet home. I hope you don’t mind if this guy hops in your lap, because that is where he loves to be. He also enjoys the company of other confident dogs. He prefers to be with kids 10 and up the little ones just move a little too quickly for this distinguished fella. Porter qualifies for our senior special of $50.55 if the adopter is 55+! Adoption fee includes all up …

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Sammy is a Shy Hound Dog

Meet Sammy and friends at SPCA Tampa Bay!

Meet Sammy! He is 1 Year and 7 month old Hound/Golden Retriever mix. Sammy loves to play fetch and to swim in our play-yard pond.  He is a bit of a shy boy, but with a little TLC and possibly another confident dog in the home he will warm up just fine. A great way to boost his confidence is through training. We offer excellent classes through SPCA's very own Sniff University.  Adopt Sammy today for $75. Fee includes microchip, neuter surgery, 30-Day Pet Insurance, up to date vaccinations and most importantly your new best bud! Adopt Sweet Sammy today at SPCA Tampa Bay located at 9099 130th Ave N in Largo or online at Spcatampay.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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Princess and Butterscotch: A Sweet Set of Pups

The three-year-old dogs need a "fur"ever home together.

Meet Princess and Butterscotch. Princess is a three-year-old Maltese mix and Butterscotch is a three-year-old Shih Tzu mix. These girls are best buds and are looking for their “fur”ever home together. They are great with other dogs and with children. How can you not fall in love with these little balls of cuteness? Adopt them today for $160 each. Their adoption fee includes spay surgeries, up to date vaccinations, microchips, 30 days of Pet Insurance, a bag of Hill’s Science Diet food, and two wonderful loving “fur”-ever friends! Still need some doggie supplies? We carry all you need in our Homeward Bound Gift Shop, “the Gift Shop that gives back”.  Adopt Princess and Butterscotch together at SPCA Tampa Bay located at 9099 130th Avenue …

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Save Me: Adoptable Pets From Pinellas County Animal Services

Zeke Seeks a Place to Stay and Play

Meet Zeke and friends at Pinellas Animal Services.

Do you like to play with toys? So does Zeke (#290112). This 18 month old pit bull terrier mix tips the scales at 40 pounds and is happier than a kindergartener at a toy store when you give him his playthings. Just throw him a few toys, and get ready for the fun to begin! If you bring this article with you to Animal Services, Zeke can be yours for the low fee of $25.  And, remember, every single one of the pets offered for adoption at Animal Services are spayed or neutered and have all of their required shots. And, this week, we are bursting at the seams with many adorable and adoptable pets to choose from! Halloween is just a few weeks away. While you may be enjoying the tricks and treats, it’s important to remember your pet’s health and …

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Sabrina's Brindle Color is Deceiving

Sabrina's a brindle shepherd, who may be overlooked.

Sabrina is a beautiful 9-month-old brindle shepherd mix. Her color, though pretty, gets her overlooked because it's a common pitbull color. Besides her color, there's no good reason why Sabrina shouldn't have a home. She's playful, but very loving. She's calm and sweet on a leash and loves to cuddle up on a lap. How to Adopt Sabrina is ready to go to her forever home. The adoption fee is $40 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 Sabrina, 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 always needs volunteers. Contact…

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Benny is in Need of a Second Chance

Benny got bored at his first home and tore up some furniture. He needs a new home and a second chance.

Benny did get adopted, but he got brought back to the shelter after tearing up some furniture. It's not all his fault though! Benny needs a home where he'll have a playmate. He's got a lot of energy and needs a four-legged friend to help him work it off. If you have a dog who needs a playmate, Benny might be the perfect pup for you! How to Adopt Benny 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 Benny, 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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Rescue Pet of the Week

Friendly Philly Seeks a Home

Meet this "laid back" dog at the SPCA Tampa Bay.

Meet Philly, a loving German Shepherd mix. Philly is 6 years old, he is ready for his "fur"-ever  home. We don't know much about Philly's past, but what we do know since he has been with us is that he is a very sweet boy who loves to cuddle and go for nice walks on his leash. He is a pretty laid back guy who is looking for a nice quiet home in which he could be a forever part of.  Philly qualifies for our Whisker Wisdom Adoption special. Any adopter 55 and up can adopt him for $50.55 today!  Adopt Philly today at SPCA Tampa Bay; 9099 130th Avenue North in Largo.

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