ADOPTION OFF-SITE Feb 4, 2012
Pet Supermarket Grand Opening
Saturday, Feb 4 2012
10-2
3608 S. Dale Mabry
Tamps, Fl 33629
Looking for Transition Dogs, PBA’s and A.D.O.P.T dogs to attend. You know the drill, if you can attend, contact Cathy Carr. We can take a load of shelter dogs if we can get some help with loading and setting up!
2012 Agenda for the Pit Crew
read below: Read more… More Pit Crew Newz from Connie
For a general rule, the two Plant City monthly events are an ongoing thing. The first and third Saturdays of each month.
When there is another event that is scheduled for the same time, that will always be priority first. However, if there are any of you that do not plan to attend the “other” event and still would like to attend the PC event. Please contact me and let me know in advance so I can make arrangements with staff. It is usually going to be a situation where you will need to keep the PBA for a sleep over and return to the shelter on Sunday morning.
I have heard from many of you regarding attending the PC mtg on Sunday, If the rest of you could please let me know your intent that would be great. I need to know in advance how much room we will need. So please just shoot me a quick email and let me know either way if you will. We have a packed agenda so please try to be there if possible.
** You can email Connie thru the “contact’ page on this site**
Words of Wisdom
“Never, never be afraid to do what’s right, especially if the well-being of a person or animal is at stake. Society’s punishments are small compared to the wounds we inflict on our soul when we look the other way.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.
My Passion..The Lost and Found Pet Project
My heartfelt thanks to those at HCAS who gave me the honor and privledge of telling this story, and to Kathryn Bursch and Angela Clooney of WTSP Channel 10 for doing such a wonderful job. God Bless you all.
Hillsborough County, Florida – Nancy Latimer has two dogs, Ollie and Opus, that she loves to death. She can’t imagine life without them.
“Unconditional love. They’re just there for ya,” she says while romping with the dogs.
That’s why nearly every day Latimer Read more…
Childrens Gasparilla Parade Info…January 21, 2012
Saturday January 21 Children’s Gasparilla Parade. We will have a shuttle bus come to the shelter to pick us up, take us down to Bayshore and return us back to the shelter.
The shuttle will leave the shelter at 12 noon and should return 6-6:30. All dogs will ride in the trailer w/ their handlers and must be EXTREMELY WELL BEHAVED. We are looking for about 12 dogs to go. We will also have walkers out in front of the bus that will throw beads into the crowd.
We will be catering lunch in which we would ask everyone to pay $5 for lunch and $2 to give to bus driver. If you are interested in attending please get with Cathy Carr ASAP.
New Page..Check it out!
Please check out the new ‘page’ on the site for
Canine Comfort Zone, Inc.
Look to the left and you will see it under “Pages”. Take time to visit, follow the link to their website, and maybe take a moment to drop a donation to help CCZ so we can get more pups with medical needs out of our shelter and into loving homes.
Remember….IT TAKES A VILLAGE!
2012 Pit Crew Newz from Connie
As I have stated before, we have exceeded our expectations and then some for 2011. Dennis, Pam and I have had our heads together working on new programs and goals for the crew for this year. I’d like to hear from you to see if Sun Jan 22 at noon Read more… 
2011 Animal Control Officer of the Year ~ Michele Perez
HCAS has some of the finest, most wonderful people in the world. You made us proud Michele and you deserved every single moment and more. You are a beautiful soul….
Commissioner Murman, on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners, presents a commendation congratulating Corporal Michele Perez of Hillsborough County Animal Services, for being selected as the 2011 Animal Control Officer of the Year and to Asst. County Attorney Natalia Silver for receiving Florida Animal Control Association’s Sentinel Award.
“Intake Stats” for December 2011
Reminder: The reason the Volunteers and Staff do what they do. Why Spaying and Neutering your pets is critical.
Dogs
Total Intake of Dogs 809
Adopted 320
Died 27
Euthanized 367
RTO’d 95
Cats Read more…
Attn: Pit Crew Event..the first of 2012!
Pit Crew End of Year Words from Connie..2011 was GREAT!
What we hope for more of in 2012…..
A lot of pups and kitties pass through our doors at HCAS. All of them make imprints of some kind on everyone’s hearts. Some make it out through the front door of our shelter, and sadly, others find their way to “The Bridge” way to early in their life and through no fault of their own. But, they are all loved, if only briefly.
Below is only one of the pups that found themselves at HCAS in 2011. He touched many hearts with the love that radiated through his eyes as he peered at you from his kennel. He held no grudges as to why he was there. He simple appeared ‘grateful’..
One of our Volunteers (Victoria P) allowed this big doofy looking pup to pierce her heart. She worked hard to get him out of the shelter thru the front door, and, along with some help, her mission was accomplished.
There is nothing else left to say once you look at the picture, except introductions.
This picture represents what the Staff and Volunteers hope for every single animal that comes through the HCAS doors.
Peace ..Love….Safety….Contentment….Forever…
Meet Mitchell and Ripp Van Winkle.
The Rozen family feels very blessed to have been able to help rescue Ripp and give him his forever home. The Staff and Volunteers of HCAS give their deepest thanks to the Rozens…and all the families like them.
Making a Difference..( THANK YOU Marti )
Tampa, Florida — Written by Laura Byrne
It takes a special person to do what the people of Hillsborough County Animal Services do every day.
“You kind of have to take it one day at a time and try not to get overwhelmed with negativity. There’s so much success working with animals,” said Marti Ryan, with Hillsborough County Animal Services.
The reality is, not every animal can be saved, but that hasn’t stopped any of the employees and volunteers from trying to save each and every animal that comes through their doors.
“We have not reached our goal of zero euthanasia. This is where the animals come that nobody else wants. We’re saving animals that nobody else says they can save,” said Ryan.
It was our intention to focus Read more…
A word from our Cathy our Coordinator
Saturday Dec 31
Y-bor City Fresh Market
9am-3pm 1800 8th Ave E Read more…
‘Tis the Season
Hillborough County Animal Services answered a paralyzed veteran’s wish for housing for his dogs
A word from Pam….woooooo hooooo!!
As we get ready to celebrate the holidays and bring in the new year I would like to shed some light on some of our “pit bull” numbers.
Our first ADOPT class started on April 11 of this year. In the 8 months the program has been up and running we have Read more…
Ya gotta love a happy ending!
Michael Honer, an employee of HCAS was instrumental in helping with this reunion. Below is a ‘thank you ‘ of sorts from Michael that I ‘borrowed’ from a Facebook page post. A lot of work went into this reunion as you will see in Mikes ‘thank you’.
“There were so many people involved in Addison’s story that I would be remiss if I did not mention them. Dana Goodson, shelter supervisor at Hillsborough County Animal Services who tracked down the family in KC and started the ball rolling on finding flights for Addison. Marti Ryan, our phenomenal Public Relations Specialist/PIO who knows how to make a story happen. Isabelle Roese and Bill Zingalie, two of our incredible Veterinarians who facilitated the paperwork needed for the flight and allowed me to crash their party to give Addison the dental cleaning she needed. Dick Bailey, Dennis McCullough and Trenicha Hart, the rest of the management team at Hillsborough County Animal Services who allowed me some leeway to tend to Addison during the day and kept an eye on her and tolerated her barking while I was out of the office. Christa Banks, a person who I didn’t know until today who is absolutely amazing for what she did. And last but certainly not least, all of my Dachshund loving friends on FB, who have truly inspired me with what you do everyday. I love you all.”
Santa’s Wishes fill Dishes…Good Day!
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- Jack, a foster dog of HCAS brought his own ‘style’ to the event while looking for a forever home!
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- Money and items donated helped shelter residents like Nina the kitty!
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- Joshua, Brian and Brolly Jimenez join Santa and a fuzzy pal for a group photo!
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- Students and Faculty from Stowes donated money and items!
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- Joey Sellers and his classmates at Stowers Elementary brought in $100 for the shelter!
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- Walker & Wesley Fannin join Santa and a fuzzy pal for a group photo.
November Intake Stats 2011
Again, and again…the reason the staff and volunteers do what we do….
Remember Hillsborough County Animal Services
DOES NOT/CANNOT turn any animal away.
Dogs
Total Intake of Dogs 702 Read more…
Dec 17, 2011 Help Needed.. Bring your Transition pets!
Transition animals are welcome and encouraged to stop by in their festive wear. Event has been advertised so will be good exposure.
Canine Comfort Zone will be selling some dog items donated by Delta Gamma sorority at USF to make money for medical needs of our furry friends.
We need people to help with meet-n-greets, escort people back to Santa’s photo studio, take Santa pictures and print photos, answer questions and help collect donated items.
Will also need some help on Friday afternoon decorating the kennels.
Please contact Cathy Carr.
Cpl.Michele Perez..2011 Animal Control Officer of the Year!!
HCAS has the bestest!!!
Congratulations Michele!
Hillsborough County Employees receive honors from the
Florida Animal Control Association.
Animal Angel Giving Tree
in Fund Raising Projects, Uncategorized
December 17th~Saturday~ Christmas Promo with Santa!
We are still having a Christmas Promotion w/ Santa on Saturday December 17 here at the shelter. We are working on it and will get details out to you as soon as we have them. Great day to have dogs in their festive gear to get exposure! More info will follow!
Decorationists Wanted!
Looking for help to put up and decorate our Christmas Angel Tree. We need to make ornaments with pictures of all of our critters on them..if you can help, please see Cathy Carr.
Transition Parents..wanna be on TV?
Anyone interested in taking their transition dog downtown Tampa next Friday morning 12/09 to tape for Channel 8?
Probably would be 9am-11am. Let Cathy Carr know and I will get you in touch w/ Marti. You will not have to speak, just show off the dog.
NEW HCAS Animal Cruelty Reporting Hotline
