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On any given day as the sun
rises over the streets of West
Tampa, a cacophony of barks,
meows, yips, and squeaks
can be heard emanating from
an old but cheerful structure
standing proudly on Leroy
Street between N Armenia and
Howard avenues. As dedicated
staff and volunteers deliver
breakfast, walks, and affection,
the raucous melody increases
in volume. It’s just another
day at the Humane Society of
Tampa Bay; a day where lives
will be saved, bodies and spirits
healed, and new homes found
for homeless pets.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
(HSTB) has stood as a beacon for
Tampa Bay pets in need and while
most people are familiar with the
organization and their efforts to
adopt out homeless pets, there
meets the eye. Did you know, for
example, that HSTB is Tampa Bay’s
local humane society and not an
arm of the Humane Society of the
United States? Were you aware
of their strong commitment to
the community through outreach
initiatives? On any given day as
the sun rises over the streets of
West Tampa, here are a few things
happening you may not know
about:
and neglected animals every year
services to the public to help
reduce pet overpopulation
• HSTB offers affordable, fullservice
veterinary care to the
public, seven days a week, so
that pets can stay healthy and
in their homes instead of being
turned in to shelters because of
high veterinary costs
• HSTB offers free pet food
assistance for struggling families
and homebound citizens so that
they can keep and feed their pets
• HSTB offers free shot clinics in
disadvantaged neighborhoods
to help prevent disease and keep
the community safe
for feral and community cats so
that they will stop reproducing
and be able to live out their lives
instead of being destroyed in
shelters
• HSTB offers humane education
initiatives and children’s programs
to nurture the next generation of
animal lovers and caregivers
• HSTB participates in more than
events every year so that people
can have FUN while supporting
homeless pets
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay
is your local shelter and adopting
a pet isn’t the only way to support
their mission! There are numerous
opportunities for people to get
involved. If you are looking for a
worthy cause to support and want
to give back to your community,
consider joining the Humane
Society of Tampa Bay in one or
more of the following ways.