The Humane Society of Tampa Bay

I visited HSTB in October of 1996 and met Austen. She was a skinny little stray, and was so frightened she couldn’t walk and had to be carried into the visiting center to meet me. When she regained her composure she walked right over and licked my face. It was love at first sight for both of us. Austen was the most loyal, affectionate, fun companion I could ever hope for. Over the years we went for thousands of walks, made friends at dog parks and she became as much a part of my family as any of the humans.

I recently lost Austen, who lived to the ripe old age of 17. I miss her very much, but am grateful that HSTB gave me the opportunity to have such a wonderful friend.

~Kathy Holmer

We adopted Bo (his new name is Zero). He’s the greatest dog we could ever ask for. He’s fitting into the family so well and everyone loves him. He loves his belly rubs and playing outside. He’s a little chewer and he loves his bones. His stitches healed up great and he’s gotten a lot bigger since we got him, already. I just wanted to let everyone there know how great he’s doing.

Thank you,
The Stoikos Family

My Happy Tail’s submission is in reference to Miss Miley, who finally got adopted after 160 days I drove her immediately the day of adoption two and a half hours to Daytona Beach. She ‘talked to me’ (meowed) for about 15 minutes, but once I turned on a little music for her she fell right to sleep in her carrier. I finally got her to Daytona, & she was SO excited when I opened her carrier inside the house. Instead of being scared she was running as fast as she could from one end of the house to the other, exploring ever little nook & cranny she could find!

After smelling and rubbing her scent on everything, she discovered the screened-in porch, her new favorite room of the house. She absolutely loves sitting on the patio & watching the birds & lizards! All & all, Miley absolutely loves her new home.

~Megan Purcell