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April 11, 2023

Interested in Pinellas County Dog Adoption? Find Your Forever Companion at The Humane Society of Tampa Bay

It’s true what they say; dogs really are the best friends you could have. Not only do they give you love and loyalty for their entire lives, but they can also be beneficial for your...

April 10, 2023

Pit Bull Adoption 101: Characteristics, Care, and More from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay

Adopting a pit bull marks the beginning of a new chapter in your life; one that is filled with memories that last a lifetime. When beginning the process of adoption, there are many factors to...

July 18, 2022

Pool Safety & Your Pooch

Pool safety is about more than Fido’s ability to swim. Often we focus on our dog’s swimming skills and sun safety, but fail to consider the chemical dangers that dogs are exposed to while splashing…

July 15, 2022

Fleas Feasting on Fur-Babies

It’s that time of year: hot and and buggy. One of the smallest bugs, with the biggest bites, are fleas. Don’t be fooled into thinking they are harmless, because sometimes the itching goes deeper than…

July 11, 2022

Bearded Dragons & Their Special Care

6 Things to Know About Your Bearded Dragon 8 different species of bearded dragons can be found in the wilds of Australia. Males and females both have beards, which they puff out to appear bigger…

June 24, 2022

Summer Safety Advice for Pet Parents

It is important for all pet parents, especially those living in Florida, to understand what a pet heatstroke can look like and how to prevent it from happening to your furry family member. Heatstroke is…

February 11, 2022

WE’RE DISAPPOINTED.

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is disappointed to hear the news about the $1.6 Million embezzled by a former Executive Director and her husband at the Humane Society of the Nature Coast in Hernando…

December 3, 2021

Petco Love Stories

Petco Love (previous the Petco Foundation) has a campaign called “Love Stories” in which adopters can submit stories and the non-profit in which they adopted from has a change to receive grants. We…

August 19, 2021

Why Spay/Neuter Your Pet?

Why spay/neuter your pet? By spaying or neutering your pet, you’ll help control pet homelessness crisis, which results in millions of healthy dogs and cats being euthanized* in the United States annually simply because there…

August 19, 2021

Pet Heatstroke & Heatstroke Prevention

As we continue to have record breaking temperatures in Tampa, it is important for all pet owners to learn about pet heatstroke and heatstroke prevention. What is heatstroke? Heatstroke is a state of hyperthermia resulting…