Florida Animal Shelters Need Help as Hurricane Milton is Expected to Make Catastrophic Landfall

Here is a list of some of the shelters with countless animals in need of your help.

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY (including Tampa)

Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Located at 3607 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa, this shelter offers pet adoptions, animal hospital services, and fosters pets in need. They are a prominent organization for pet welfare in the area.
Call: 813-876-7138

Pet Resource Center
The county’s only open-admission shelter, accepting all domestic animals regardless of breed or medical condition. Located at 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL, the center also facilitates adoptions, fosters, and provides resources like spay and neuter programs.

P.A.W.S of Hillsborough County
A non-profit shelter focused on providing care and adoption services for abandoned and abused animals. They also assist pet owners struggling with veterinary costs. Based in Lithia, FL.

Heidi’s Legacy Dog Rescue
Based in Tampa, this rescue focuses on placing unwanted companion dogs into loving homes.



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PINELLAS COUNTY (including St. Petersburg and Clearwater)

SPCA Tampa Bay (Largo)
A non-profit animal shelter that cares for dogs, cats, exotic animals, and livestock. They offer adoption, medical care, and animal enrichment.
Address: 9099 130th Ave N, Largo, FL 33773
Website: spcatampabay.org

Humane Society of Pinellas (Clearwater)
Works to prevent animal homelessness and provides medical care, training, and adoption services. They also offer community programs like a pet food pantry and behavior training.
Address: 3040 State Road 590, Clearwater, FL 33759
Website: humanesocietyofpinellas.org

Pinellas County Animal Services (Largo)
Provides dog and cat adoptions with waived or reduced fees during special events.
Address: 12450 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774
Phone: (727) 582-2600
Website: pinellas.gov



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MANATEE COUNTY (including Bradenton)

Humane Society of Manatee County
Located in Bradenton, this no-kill shelter offers adoption services, a veterinary clinic, and community outreach programs.
Address: 2515 14th Street W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Contact: (941) 747-8808

Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue
Provides a haven for homeless dogs and cats. They offer adoption, fostering, and low-cost spay/neuter services.
Address: 4951 Lorraine Road, Bradenton, FL 34211
Contact: (941) 538-6200

Manatee County Animal Welfare
Oversees pet adoptions, stray animal services, and community pet health clinics.
Address: 305 25th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: (941) 742-5933
Website: Manatee County Animal Welfare



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SARASOTA COUNTY

Humane Society Sarasota County (HSSC)
Offers cat and dog adoptions, fostering, volunteer programs, and pet training.
Address: 2331 15th Street, Sarasota, FL 34237
Contact: (941) 955-4131 | hssc.org

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services
Provides animal control, adoptions, and lost and found services.
Address: 8451 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
Contact: (941) 861-9500

Satchel’s Last Resort Animal Shelter and Sanctuary
A no-kill shelter focusing on animals with special needs.
Address: 8101 Coash Road, Sarasota, FL 34241
Contact: (941) 924-5070 | satchelslastresort.org

St. Francis Animal Rescue of Venice
A rescue organization focusing on cat adoptions.
Address: 1925 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293
Contact: (941) 492-6200 | stfrancisarfl.org



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PASCO COUNTY (including New Port Richey, Dade City, Zephyrhills)

SPCA Suncoast
Offers pet adoptions, fostering, and community events.
Address: 7734 Congress Street, New Port Richey, FL 34653
Contact: (727) 849-1048
Website: spcasuncoast.org

The Runaways Animal Rescue
A nonprofit rescue focused on saving and rehabilitating homeless animals.
Location: Port Richey
Website: runawaysanimalrescue.org

Humane Society of Pasco County
A no-kill shelter offering adoptions and assistance for lost pets.
Address: 14949 Harmon Drive, Shady Hills, FL 34610
Contact: (727) 856-6762
Website: humanesocietyofpasco.org



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POLK COUNTY (including Lakeland, Plant City, Winter Haven)

Polk County Animal Control
Address: 7115 Deen Still Rd, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: (863) 577-1762

SPCA Florida
Address: 5850 Brunns Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811
Phone: (863) 577-4600

The Humane Society of Polk County
Address: 2100 Ainsley Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: (863) 299-1200



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MARION COUNTY (including Ocala)

Marion County Animal Services
Address: 5701 SE 66th St, Ocala, FL 34480
Phone: (352) 671-8700
Website: Marion County Animal Services

Humane Society of Marion County
Address: 701 NW 14th Rd, Ocala, FL 34475
Phone: (352) 873-7387
Website: humansocietyofmarioncounty.com



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SUMTER COUNTY (including Bushnell, Wildwood)

Sumter County Animal Services
Address: 319 E Anderson Ave, Bushnell, FL 33513
Phone: (352) 793-2611
Website: sumtercountyfl.gov

The Humane Society of Sumter County
Address: 102 S. Main St, Bushnell, FL 33513
Phone: (352) 793-9117
Website: humanesocietysumtercounty.com