Guinea Pig (File)

SPCA Tampa Bay Waiving Adoption Fees During Pocket Pets Of Gold Adoption Event

Guinea Pig (File)
Guinea Pig (File)

LARGO, Fla. – SPCA Tampa Bay will waive adoption fees during its Pocket Pets of Gold adoption event, which runs from Wednesday, March 6, through Sunday, March 17.

SPCA Tampa Bay allows all pocket pets, such as rabbits, rats, and guinea pigs, to be adopted without a fee. Reptiles, such as turtles and livestock, are also included in this adoption event unless specified otherwise.

More than (80) pocket pets and reptiles that are furry, scaly, or bouncy are awaiting a loving home. These animal companions come in all shapes and sizes, and they’re waiting to be adopted.

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Come to the For-All shelter in Largo and meet them.

When: Check spcatampabay.org/locations for adoption hours March 6-March 17. Adoptions are Wednesday through Sunday. Closed every Monday and Tuesday.

Where: SPCA Tampa Bay, 9099 130th Avenue North, Largo, Florida 33773

How: View adoptable critters and pocket pets at spcatampabay.org/pocket-pets or come to the shelter in Largo. Potential adopters are encouraged to arrive early and bring a carrier or housing that’s appropriate for your new pet. Some small animals are excluded from this adoption event, such as ferrets, chinchillas, high desirable reptiles, large birds and hedgehogs.

Pets can bring love to a family that lasts a lifetime. SPCA Tampa Bay’s staff and volunteers can assist families in finding a pet that’s right for their family’s lifestyle. The adoption team focuses on matching families and all pets for long-term success.

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Past fee-waived adoption events have helped animals find new loving homes in only a few days, which frees resources for SPCA Tampa Bay to provide care and shelter for animals in our community. SPCA Tampa Bay cares for more than 8,000 animals each year including wildlife.

For more information on SPCA Tampa Bay’s pocket pets, and all of their adoptable pets, visit spcatampabay.org and click on adoptions, or call 727-586-3591.

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