A New Chapter in Compassion: Transforming Hillsborough & Pinellas Counties Together
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay and the Humane Society of Pinellas—two respected animal shelters, each with decades of service, deep community roots, and a shared commitment to compassion—are joining forces. This is a transformational opportunity to create a stronger, more sustainable future for animals and the people who love them.
Why This Merger Matters
A unified organization will be capable of saving more lives, supporting more families, and shaping a more humane community in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties for generations to come.
Saving More Lives
Combining resources, expertise, and physical capacity will dramatically strengthen our ability to rescue, treat, and place animals in loving homes, saving thousands more each year.
Keeping Families Together
Many families surrender pets not out of choice, but out of crisis. By expanding access to pet food support and affordable veterinary care, we can prevent unnecessary surrenders and help pets stay where they belong—with the families who love them.
Strengthening Community Care
With a combined staff and volunteer network, we will grow our high-volume TNVR program to reduce community cat populations humanely, and will expand humane education programs to children in classrooms and neighborhoods across Tampa Bay.
Creating a Sustainable Future for Animal Welfare
Merging organizations will allow us to eliminate duplication, maximize efficiencies, and channel more resources directly into lifesaving programs. This will build a financially stable, mission-driven organization prepared to lead our community into the next era of humane care.
Invest in a Kinder Future for Animals
This merger is a powerful step forward—but we cannot do it alone. Philanthropic support will enable us to:
1. Intake more animals
2. Renovate and expand facilities
3. Increase veterinary staffing and medical equipment
4. Launch expanded community programs
5. Build a sustainable operating foundation
6. Ensure a seamless transition for animals, staff, and volunteers
Your investment will help create a unified, forward-thinking organization capable of transforming animal welfare across our community, and an example for other communities across the country.
Together, We are Better
By joining forces, our two shelters are creating something extraordinary: a future where fewer animals suffer, more families stay whole, and compassion becomes a defining value of our region.
Together, we are not just merging organizations—we are merging hope, hearts, and the belief that every life deserves a chance.
We invite you to stand with us and help build this future. Let’s save more lives, support more families, and expand kindness—together.
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Hillsborough Campus
3607 N. Armenia Avenue
813.876.7138
HOURS 10:00AM – 5:00PM Daily
Pinellas Campus
HOURS 10:00AM – 5:00PM Daily
