Tampa Bay Shelters Urge Pet Adoptions Amid Overcrowding; Discounts Offered at Friends of Strays

Friends of Strays in St. Petersburg slashed fees this week. Adult cats cost $25 less. Dogs? Fifty bucks off. The sale runs through the weekend.

Why the rush? Kennels throughout Tampa Bay are bursting at the seams, packed beyond what they can handle. Several spots had to shut their doors to new animals — at least for now.

The no-kill shelter welcomes visitors from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., but only Wednesday through Sunday. Every animal leaves spayed or neutered, shots up-to-date, microchipped, and dewormed…

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