SPCA TAMPA BAY
Our Mission
Through passionate collaboration with our community, SPCA Tampa Bay works to transform the lives of animals every single day. Our vision is to create a community where every animal matters.
Our Story
For more than 85 years, we have proudly served animals and the people who love them throughout our community. Since our founding in 1940, we have grown to become an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, relying on the support of compassionate individuals to sustain our operations and mission.
How We Help
At SPCA Tampa Bay, animal welfare goes beyond simply providing shelter; it is about empathy, compassion, and strengthening the bond between people and animals. Our team provides medical attention and enrichment to dogs, cats, pocket pets, exotic animals, and injured wildlife as they transition toward their next chapters. We are also committed to keeping pets in homes whenever possible through vital resources like our pet food banks and low-cost vaccine clinics.
The Adopter Connection
We believe in a For-All approach, standing with every family and every animal regardless of their story. We strive to provide a safe, supportive space for those looking to find a new companion, ensuring each animal receives the care they need while they await their forever home. Our team works hard to meet the individual needs of every pet, helping to ensure that the match you make is a lifelong partnership built on love.
Find Your New Best Friend
Are you ready to welcome a new member into your family? We invite you to explore our available dogs, cats, and small animals online or visit our shelter in Largo to meet our residents in person. Join us in our work to transform lives—whether you adopt, volunteer, or support our community programs, every action makes a difference.
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10/1 - The case of a sunburned pig caused the animal shelter to hire lawyers and crisis teams and lose donors
The incident involving Waddles the pig caused the nonprofit to hire lawyers and consultants and lose donors, according to its lawyer.
8/24 - Clear the Shelters
SPCA Tampa Bay will waive adoption fees for all available pets on Sat., Aug. 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as part of its annual Clear the Shelters campaign. Adoptions will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and will include dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, pocket pets, reptiles, birds and other adoptable animals. Animals are vaccinated, [...]
7/25 - Meet Waddles: Tampa Bay’s sunburned pig whose case is now going to court
The pet is now mending on a 5-acre farm in Lithia, but a judge is expected to decide whether the SPCA abused him.
7/24 - Christmas in July is coming for local shelter pups, and locals get to play Santa
SPCA Tampa Bay is bringing Christmas in July to shelter animals in Pinellas County, and locals get to help by playing Santa. The local shelter is hosting a
5/18 - Hundreds of vulnerable kittens in St. Pete need a temporary foster home - here's how to help
We won't go full Sarah McLachlan here, but it's hard to read this news and not feel a tug of the heartstrings. SPCA Tampa Bay is seeking volunteers in
10/9 - Meet SPCA Tampa Bay’s sweetest little vampire. 🧛♂️🐾 At 7 years young, this handsome tabby may have two adorable fangs peeking out, but don’t let his spooky name fool you. Fang is all cuddles, kindness, and cozy companion energy. He’s ready for a forever home filled with soft blankets, sunny windows, and someone to love. This spooky season, give this gentleman the happiest ending. Come meet Fang at SPCA Tampa Bay and let him charm his way into your heart. 🧡🖤🩶 #spcatampabay #animalshelter #loveanimals #tampabay #adoptdontshop
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10/9 - This week, we’re shining the spotlight on our adorable pocket pets! 🐾 These little fur babies have big personalities and are ready to find their forever homes. 🏡💕 From curious little explorers to sweet and cuddly companions, your next best friend might be smaller than you think! 🐹 Ready to meet your new tiny best friend? Visit spcatampabay.org to check out the wonderful pocket pets available for adoption! Every animal deserves a loving home. Could yours be the one they’ve been waiting for? ❤️🐾 #SPCATampaBay #PocketPets #PetAdoption #ForeverHome #AdoptLove
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10/5 - Meet some of SPCA Tampa Bay's longest-visiting cats who are still waiting for a loving home!💕😸 They may have been waiting a little longer, but they have so much love, personality, and cuddles to give.🥰 #animalshelter #spcatampabay #loveanimals #tampabay #largo
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9/25 - Hoppy Friday! 🐰🎉 Just a little bunny content to help you hop into the weekend. Enrichment time is the BEST time for these hoppers, but what could make their Friday better? A home of their own 👀 Stop by SPCA Tampa Bay to meet these guys and so many other small critters we have around here 😍 #spcatampabay #tampabaypets #rescuerabbits #stpetepets #hoppyfriday
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