Nearly 30 Dogs Need a Home at Pinellas Animal Shelter

The Pinellas County Animal Shelter has almost 30 dogs who could use a home with you.

These are all the dogs that are currently up for adoption at Pinellas County Animal Services. They all need to find that special home with someone who will love them, just as they love people. If you see a dog you want to adopt, make sure to head down to Animal Services. If that dog has already been adopted, make sure you take a good look at all the dogs available. You never know when you might be surprised. How to Adopt The dogs are ready to go to their forever home. Adoption costs are $40, but include the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. Adopt any dog, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, too! How…

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Adoptable: 25 Dogs Need Homes

There are 25 dogs at the Pinellas County Animal Shelter that could use a new home!

These are all the dogs that are currently up for adoption at Pinellas County Animal Services. They all need to find that special home with someone who will love them, just as they love people. If you see a dog you want to adopt, make sure to head down to Animal Services. If that dog has already been adopted, make sure you take a good look at all the dogs available. You never know when you might be surprised. How to Adopt The dogs are ready to go to their forever home. Adoption costs vary on the dog but include the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. Adopt any dog, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, …

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Adoptable: Pointer Mix Is In Second Shelter Stay

Sabrina is back at the shelter after her previous adoption family didn't claim her back.

Sabrina was adopted, but recently landed back in the Pinellas County Animal Shelter. Sabrina is a cuddly pointer mix who knows commands and loves to play. She's waiting for the right home that will love her as much she loves people.  How to Adopt The adoption fee is $35 and includes the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. An adoption form (PDF) is attached to this article to make it easy. Adopt Sabrina, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, too! How to Help If you can't adopt, but still want to help, Animal Servces always needs volunteers. Contact Kelli Becraft at kbecraft@co.pinellas.fl.us for more information.

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Adoptables at Risk

A Missing Leg Won't Slow Down Mila

Mila, a three-legged pit mix at Pinellas County Animal Services, could use a home with love.

Mila may be missing a leg, but she makes up for it with sweet and loveable attitude.  When Mila was brought into Animal Services, her leg had fractured severely and had healed wrong. Unfortunately, the only option was to amputate the leg.  Now that Mila is all healed up, she's ready to go home with a good family who will care for her and love her. How to Adopt Mila is ready to go to her forever home. The adoption fee is $40 and includes the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. Adopt Mila, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, too! How to Help If you can't adopt, but still want to help, Animal Servces …

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Lucky Duck Survives Arrow in Its Neck (VIDEO)

After a crossbow bolt is removed from his neck, Quackers is on the way to a full recovery.

Quackers is one lucky duck. Found with a crossbow bolt through his neck last week, Quackers was picked up by Pinellas County Animal Services and taken into surgery, where the arrow was removed.  Pinellas County Animal Control Officer John Hobson had joined forces with Damen Hurd and Derrick Ross of Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation in Bradenton to rescue the duck, which was in a St. Petersburg pond. Since his surgery, Quackers is now on the way to a recovery and is expected to make the move from Animal Services to Loving Care Animal Hospital in Largo sometime Thursday. Quackers will stay at Loving Care until he's completely recovered, at which time he will be released back into the wild. Check out our video to see how Quackers has …

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These Dogs Need Homes

These are all the dogs that are currently up for adoption at Pinellas County Animal Services.

For the first week of the month, we're going to feature all of dogs at the Pinellas County Animal Shelter. These are all the dogs that are currently up for adoption at Pinellas County Animal Services. They all need to find that special home with someone who will love them, just as they love people. If you see a dog you want to adopt, make sure to head down to Animal Services. If that dog has already been adopted, make sure you take a good look at all the dogs available. You never know when you might be surprised. How to Adopt The dogs are ready to go to their forever home. Adoption costs vary on the dog but include the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an …

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Adoptable Dog: Willow Has Energy and Love to Spare

This young hound mix would do well with an active family who loves affection.

Willow is a firecracker of excitment and energy. While energetic, she's still an adorable and sweet dog who absolutely love to give affection everyone around her. Willow is one-and-a-half years old and already knows some basic commands like sit and lie down and would be easily trained. Willow would make a great pet for anyone who's looking for an active and loving dog. How to Adopt Willow is ready to go to her forever home. She is spayed and microchipped. The adoption fee is $35 and includes the first set of shots, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. Adopt Willow, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, too! How to Help If you can't adopt, but …

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Dogs Have Good Memories, Too

"Watching the rescue dogs that have come through my house, I have to say that for a while I feel they remember the bad things, but when they are around good things, the bad tends to fade away."

How many of you have seen the YouTube videos of dogs welcoming their owner’s home from the military? I cry almost every time I see them. As I watched one today, I saw another titled "Reunited After 3.5 Years!" Joplin, the dog, seems so excited and happy to see its owner. The video indicated that the owner had been incarcerated, but it is OK, it doesn’t really matter.  After watching, I wondered if they remember everything, or choose to remember only the things they want. Watching the rescue dogs that have come through my house, I have to say that for a while I feel they remember the bad things, but when they are around good things, the bad tends to fade away.  For an example, I have told you about my old foster Baxter that would hide …

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Easygoing Lucky is a 'Florida Kind of Dog'

Rare is the dog who knows how to behave at home and out and about. Lucky is an older gal who is relaxed and stays out of trouble.

Lucky is an easygoing dog, perfect for a family. At 7 years old, this attractive shepherd mix is a little older, but she certainly is full of life, knows her commands and is housebroken. Lucky is the kind of dog who can go places with you, and isn't that what makes friendships special? Like a lot of the canines that the shelter takes in, Lucky arrived without much information. Lucky is relaxed, laid-back, a Florida kind of dog. Lucky would make a great pet for anyone who's looking for a trustworthy companion at home and out and about. How to Adopt Lucky is ready to go to her forever home. She is spayed and microchipped. The adoption fee is $35 and includes the first set of shots, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We'…

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Training Helps Dogs Get Adopted at Animal Services

Volunteers learned consistent ways to teach dogs how to sit and walk on a leash, which helps improve their chances at finding forever homes.

Pinellas County Animal Services continues to improve life for its shelter animals. Animal Services' new training program ensures that all volunteer dog walkers use the same techniques. Training helps the dogs get and stay adopted. The new training program provides consistency for the dogs at the shelter. "Dogs learn more rapidly when trained using a consistent method," said Dr. Caroline Thomas, director of veterinary services. Volunteers from the SPCA Tampa Bay and Four on the Floor Dog Training covered the basics of sitting, jumping, walking on a leash, pulling on the leash, and more with volunteers from Pinellas County Animal Services. The training will continue on a regular basis, dog trainer Terry Meeks said. "Everyone wants a calm dog…

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