In the days following Hurricane Milton, and Hurricane Helena before that, we have been assessing the damage and listening to our community and fellow shelters about their needs. HSTB was the only shelter that continued to take in strays displaced from the storm beginning Thursday morning, even when we were closed. We worked closely with first responders to ensure the animals found were safe.

We are incredibly grateful for the outpouring of love and support from our local community and from people in other states and countries who have donated money, supplies, and sent well wishes. Your kindness has deeply touched us, and it’s because of you that we can continue to support our neighbors and the animals in the Tampa Bay community.

We are still offering free pet food and supplies for those who may have lost theirs in the storm. We also rely on the generosity and support of the community to keep these efforts going.

If you’re still missing a pet, we encourage you to register them on Petco’s LoveLost site, check the lost and found page on our website, and visit your county’s Lost and Found Facebook page. You can find all the links below.

Thank you for your continued support—together, we can keep helping not only pets but also the people in our community.