HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – This Labor Day weekend, give a loving home to a furry friend in need at the Labor of Love adoption event hosted by the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center. On Saturday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., adoption fees will be waived for all cats and dogs at the Pet Resource Center, located at 440 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619.
In addition to bringing home a new pet, adopters will receive a complimentary goodie bag, including a leash, treats, a litter scoop, dog waste bags, and various coupons for pet supplies, grooming, and more (while supplies last).
As shelters nationwide face record-high animal intake, the Pet Resource Center is no exception. The facility currently houses dogs at more than 140 percent capacity, with some animals having stayed for over 100 days. Due to kitten season, the shelter is also experiencing an overflow of cats, operating at over 400 percent capacity.
For those who may not be ready to adopt, the shelter encourages community members to consider becoming foster volunteers, helping to alleviate the overcrowding.
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The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is the only open-admissions shelter in the county, accepting all dogs and cats regardless of breed, size, or medical condition. The center is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For more information, and to view photos of adoptable pets, visit the PRC’s online kennel.
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