Caring for the Community. Caring for Animals.

Services for Our Community

The Humane Society of Pinellas strives to be a resource for pets and people in our community.  Click on the programs below and to the left to learn how HSP cares for our community and keeps animals and people together. 

 

Advocacy for Feral Cats and other Animals HSP offers advocacy for animals in our community.  We closely follow public policy and legislation, animal cruelty cases (including those with which HSP is not directly involved), and advocate on behalf of the animals in a number of ways, including the media and direct action Humane Society of Pinellas was instrumental in the creation the Feral and Free-Roaming Cats Work Study Group.  The recommendations of the Group were approved by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners in December of 2009.  Read the recommendations of the Work Study Group here. Close Window

Humane Education HSP offers a variety of Humane Education outreach opportunities to teach respect and care for animals in our homes and our community.  For more information, please visit our Humane Education page. Close Window

Animal Ambulance HSP’s Animal Ambulance operates 8 am to 4 pm 7 days a week to pick up injured and sick stray animals in north Pinellas County.  If you have found a sick or injured stray animal in north Pinellas County during regular business hours, please call our Animal Ambulance at (727) 458-8912.  If you have found a sick or injured animal after hours, please bring it to one of the following locations: AA Animal ER in Palm Harbor (727) 787-5402 or Tampa Bay Veterinary Emergency Service in Largo (727) 531-5752. For sick and injured strays south of Belleair Road, call the SPCA Tampa Bay at (727) 586-3591.  If you have found a healthy stray dog or cat, contact Pinellas County Animal Services anytime at (727) 582-2600. Close Window

Wildlife Rescue HSP accepts sick, injured, or orphaned wild animals.  Wildlife is triaged and transferred to one of a number of Tampa Bay area wildlife rehabilitators for ongoing care. Close Window

Pet Friendly Emergency Shelter Three Pet Friendly Emergency Shelters have recently been established in Pinellas County.  HSP operates and staffs the shelter located at Dunedin Middle School, in conjunction with Pinellas County Animal Services.  To stay in a Pet Friendly Emergency Shelter you must pre-register with Pinellas County Animal Services!  Find more information or a pre-registration form on PCAS's website. Close Window

Certified Animal Friendly SM Business Opportunities HSP offers a variety of ways to help your business become animal friendly and recognize your efforts.  For more information, call (727) 797-7722 x223. Meet our Certified Animal Friendly SM Businesses here Close Window