Volunteer Spotlight

Alan Ledo

Alan has been a volunteer with HSTB for almost a year. In that time, he has donated more than 600 hundred hours to the shelter animals. Alan walks the dogs who are not yet available for adoption, and he will not leave the shelter until each one has had his or her turn. Alan has an amazing heart and loves the animals profoundly. He has a special way of relating to the shy dogs and helping them to open up. If a dog needs a little extra attention, he will come in each day to make sure that he/she gets the special care needed.

Alan always has a smile on his face and makes a point to learn the name of every volunteer and staff member that he encounters. His passion is contagious and both HSTB and the animals at the shelter are extremely fortunate to have such a wonderful volunteer. Thank you, Alan, for all you do for the animals!

Volunteer Appreciation

365 days a year, volunteers from all over the Tampa Bay area and beyond come to HSTB to play with puppies, walk dogs, keep the company of cats and kittens, help our clinic staff, work with potential adopters and attend special events in the community! In one year, our volunteer hours equal that of 15 full time employees! We cannot thank our volunteers enough for all the time and compassion they give to the animals.

Volunteers make the HSTB world go around. Do you have pictures of HSTB volunteers doing what they love best? Please submit to: volunteer@humanesocietytampa.org Thanks!

Hello – About 10 days ago I was looking at the adorable adoptable pets on your website when I came across a cute Pekingese named “Ace.” I grew up with Pekes so he caught my interest immediately… When I read his story, I cried. He had an eye injury that went untreated so he had to have his left eye removed. In addition, he had been diagnosed with chronic dry eye which would require lifelong treatment. At 6 years old and with his “special needs,” I feared that Ace would never find his forever home! I talked to my husband and convinced him Ace needed us. Our house was already pretty full with 2 very young children and 3 cats, but I knew he belonged in our family. We adopted him Sunday, September 19th and couldn’t be happier! He’s so sweet and relaxed. His kitty sisters and brother have gotten used to him already; his mellow temperament made that easy. I think the most active we’ve seen him was right after his bath – he was so cute running around the house! We are so happy we could give Ace his forever home!

Thanks to everyone there for making sure Ace got a second chance!

Warm Regards,

Cytina, Todd, Spencer, Parker, Minny, Ruthie, Stewie and Ace


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