Thursday, May 2, 2013
Hillsborough County plans to allow healthy stray cats to be returned to the wild after they’ve been sterilized and vaccinated. Not everyone thinks the county’s plan is the best way to reduce animal deaths. What do you think, Westchase?
Hillsborough County has a death problem. That’s about the only point everyone in attendance at the May 1 County Commission meeting seemed to agree on. How best to address the number of cat and dog deaths, however, was a bone of contention for sure, especially in regard to cats. Residents, activists and veterinary experts lined up to speak both for and against the county’s new plan to reduce euthanasia rates for dogs and cats while increasing the “live outcome” rate. The plan, estimated to cost about $1.3 million in the first year alone, is designed to introduce a variety of programs all created with the same goal in mind: to stop the “senseless killing of animals,” as Hillsborough Commission Chairman Ken Hagan said. Cat Plan Creates Waves …
The county’s $1.3 million plan is meant to reduce the number of animal deaths. Do you think it will work?
Hillsborough County Commissioners voted May 1 to move forward with a plan to reduce the number of animal deaths in the county while increasing the “live outcome” rate for both cats and dogs. Here’s a look at the numbers the prompted the plan’s creation: Source: Hillsborough County’s Be the Way Home documentation See Also: Fur Flies Over Feral Cats
Monday, April 29, 2013
Ever thought about being a foster parent to a pet? Learn about the process at a library near you.
Often when you think about pet adoption, images of heading to the Hillsborough County Animal Services shelter and picking out the perfect pet come to mind. But there's a group of people who you may not think about who contribute a valuable resource to county pet adoption - pet foster families. "Having a foster family is helpful on so many different levels," said Marti Ryan, spokeswoman for Hillsborough County Animal Services. "The animal has a place to calm down and get care. The shelter becomes very instrumental in getting the dog or cat placed. They begin to know dogs habits, strengths and weaknesses or behavior issues." Through May, animal services will team up with the Hillsborough County libraries to educate the public on how to get …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
In recognition of National Pet Day, Westchase Patch is taking some time out to honor those special critters that often make our lives just a little more complete, but we need your help!
Whether they’re furry, feathered or just a little bit scaly, pets are awesome. That’s a point that a large percentage of Americans seem to agree upon. The Humane Society of the United States says there are about 78.2 million dogs owned in the United States. An estimated 86.4 million cats have homes to call their own. Collectively, Americans spent a whopping $53.33 billion on pet-related expenses in 2012, according to the American Pet Products Association. We’re on track to break that number in 2013 by more than $2 billion. The numbers speak volumes about just how much Americans love their pets. So does this interesting tidbit from the American Veterinary Medical Association’s website: “In 2011, six-out-of-ten pet owners, or 63.2%, …
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
This animal is available for adoption through Hillsborough County Animal Services.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012
This information is provided by Hillsborough County Animal Services... Barnaby is a sweet 6 year old male boxer dog found stray, no tag or chip, and we added the santa hat. Barnaby (ID1495059) can be adopted fully neutered/vaccinated/licensed and microchipped for the super low holiday price of just $20 from Hillsborough County Animal Services. Want to help the shelter? Drop off items from the Animal Angel Tree Wish list www.hillsboroughcounty.org/animalservices, and bring the kids to tell the jolly one their special wishes.
Monday, December 3, 2012
Diamond and Blondie were found near Carrollwood.
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Monday, December 3, 2012
Information provided by Hillsborough County Animal Services... These pretty girls were abandoned not far from Westchase in Carrollwood. Diamond is a 2 year old petite black Labrador retriever and Blondie is her slightly younger, fair-haired sister. Both dogs were already spayed and wearing tags traced to pets long gone. Adopt one or both lovergirls at a special fee that includes vaccinations, microchips, current county pet registration tags and more. Visit Diamond & Blondie (ID#'s1493910 and 1493911) any day of the week at Hillsborough County Animal Services (440 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa) www.hillsboroughcounty.org
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Sophia is available for adoption at Hillsborough County Animal Services.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
This week's Pet of the Week is provided by Hillsborough County Animal Services... Sophia sports the number 7 to let everyone know that Hillsborough County Animal Services is now open 7 days a week for adoptions and lost pet searches. It's the new 10*7*7 plan to help even more animals in the county shelter. Animal Services opens 10 am until 7p.m. seven days a week. Meet and adopt little 8-week old Sophia, fully spayed/vaccinated/licensed and microchipped at 440 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, Hillsborough County Animal Services. Sophia's ID number is:1488209.
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
The task force will study ways to reduce the number of dogs and cats that are killed at Hillsborough County Animal Services.
Charged with finding ways to reduce the number of animals euthanized at the Hillsborough County animal shelter, the newly created Animal Services Task Force will hold its first meeting Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held in the 26th Floor Conference Rooms A and B at County Center, 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., in downtown Tampa. Reacting to charges from animal welfare groups that Hillsborough County Animal Services is euthanizing too many dogs and cats at its facility at 440 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, in May the Hillsborough County Commission called for the creation of the task force to study ways to reduce the number of euthanized animals. Now, with a new Animal Services director, Ian Hallett, on the job, the task force is …
An Adorable Adoptable from Hillsborough County Animal Services.
A little October surprise: Autumn is a 9-week old tortie kitten that loves baseball! She's been growing in the shelter for weeks now and is finally big enough to run the bases "home." She wears her team colors with pride: warm chocolate tones and orange highlights. Adopt Autumn (ID#1473852) fully spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and licensed from Hillsborough County Animal Services at 440 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa. For more information call 813-744-5660.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
The Cats, Bats and Bones event is a chance for kids to meet and greet shelter animals and have fun.
Have you been in the market for a pet? Hillsborough County Animal Services' Cats, Bats and Bones event may be the perfect time to adopt one. The Halloween inspired event is scheduled for 10:00 a.m.-3:00p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012. Participants can meet real Florida bats, trick-or-treat with shelter animals and take part in a kids costume parade. Kids will also decorate art to place in the shelter. Adoption specials will also be offered for cats and dogs throughout the event. Photo I.D. and proof of address (utility bill, etc.) are required for pet adoption. Please leave family pets at home for this event. Want To Go? What: Cats, Bats and Bones When: Saturday, Oct. 20 (10a.m.-3p.m.) Where: Hillsborough County Animal Services 440 N. …
Urban Dweller
2:35 pm on Friday, May 3, 2013
If the "R" in TNR were into gated or more affluent communities The first sign/smell of cat spray, hair on patio furniture, stepping on #2, bodies of rodents & birds, and incessant barking from indoor pets in neighborhoods where elected officials live...i believe the vote may have been different. more ›