It is getting closer!!!! BIG EXPO SATURDAY NOV 5, 2011
Yes, it is that time of year, our BIG EXPO!! Saturday, November 5th!
IF you did not recieve the email of Cathys with the parking instructions or ‘line up’ ..please get in contact with her.
Our Pit Crew
As a wonderful ending to “Pit Bull Awareness” month, our Pit Crew had a bake sale at the shelter this past Sunday. Good times, good food, and good fun it looks like what was had by all.
Our first HCAS Pit Crew Bake Sale was a great success! We sold some baked goodies and made some money for our program!
But more importantly, our Pit Bull Ambassadors did what they do best, met their public with good manners, cheerful attitudes and free kisses – thus, changing a few more minds about pit bulls.
And MOST importantly, two of our PBA’s received adoption applications – congratulations to Aiden and Peanut, and to their new prospective families!
After the Expo…..
The Bella Pet Extravaganza is on the same day in the Sweetbay Exhibit Hall near the Expo Hall. The cost is $5 for an adult. Last year it was at the Convention Center and there were a lot of vendors. If we have enough people to help at the Expo, you might want to take a look at this event. I think it is on till 6 pm.
For details click here Bella Dog Magazine Pet Extravaganza
Scroll down a few posts for info on the expo
Someone out there knows something……………..
Momma “Ava” has gained 6 pounds in one day ( with water and food ). She was found on 10/28/11 tied in front of Avalon Animal Hospital ( @ Sligh and Florida Ave in Tampa ). Someone out there knows something. “Ava” is in good hands now recovering at HCAS. If you know anything about [...]
Driving Class for Volunteers
ATTN: Volunteers We finally have dates for Hillsborough County driving classes. We need volunteers to attend a four hour class on any of the below listed dates in order to drive for Animal Services. We need more volunteers that can do home checks, deliver animals to local rescue organizations and help with events. If you [...]
“Cats, Bats and Bones” Great Success!
Words from our Media Gal, Marti~ Many thanks to all staff and volunteers who helped make “Cats, Bats & Bones” (2011) a fine experimental success! One of our growing transition-foster dogs found a home within the first few minutes during our new Sunday hours, and the day attracted over 100 shelter visitors. Dr. Roese came back [...]
Happy Birthday Pam on Pit Bull Awareness Day!
The Hillsborough County Animal Services Pit Crew volunteers, our current adoptable Pit Bull Ambassadors and many of our alumni ambassadors flooded the Florida State Fairgrounds on October 22, 2011, in celebration of Pit Bull Awareness Day and to honor a very special Pit Bull Rescue Woman on her birthday!
We are getting a new Calendar for Events!
If you look to the left in the sidebar, you will notice under the doggie pic, a new ‘scrolling calendar’ of sorts which I think will be staying. It will help keep the upcoming ‘events’ right in view, and, you can also click on “All Events” and it will bring up the whole month! Still [...]
Cats. Bats and Bones…Oh my..
October 23, 2011 Along with our ‘special pricing’ for October (all dogs over 40lbs are 1/2 price..and kitties have special pricing to)..this event is kind of a ‘reverse’ Trick or Treat.
Shelter Safety and Customer Services Classes
For those who may be new to the Volunteer Program, or for those who may want a ‘refresher’ course, we will have a Shelter Safety Class, and a Customer Service Class from 11-1 this Saturay (Oct15,2011) in the Training Room at HCAS.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW! November 5,2011
Saturday Nov 5 Our BIG EXPO at the Fairgrounds. 10am-4pm Thanks to all of you that have responded to help already. This event is extremely busy for us, so if you can reserve a Saturday to help-make it this one. CATS are welcome at this event-YEAH! More info will follow..but please see Cathy Carr to [...]
Reality Check…
Young female pit bull that was picked up by HCAS from a home in Tampa this week. (Oct 2011) Severe demodex and emaciated. Her owners were arrested today for Felony Animal cruelty torment and torture. NeNe is only one of so many. This happens every day in our county! What can YOU do to help? [...]
Pounding the pavement for Pit Bulls Awareness..
Looks like all had fun at the “Pounding the pavement for Pit Bulls” in Ybor City yesterday before the rain hit.
Lions and Tigers and Pitties..O my!
This is “Kilo” owned by Mike Ofray,..a friend of many in our Pit Crew. Kilo is tesing out a costume for Halloween. Here kitty kitty…….
Just a little FYI and history….
“Oliver” In 1999 we had our first HCAS Pit Bull Adoption. “Oliver” was a cruelty case and he was adopted by an employee. He is an elderbull now and you have seen him at some of our events. In 1999 our HCAS Director, Mr. Armstrong had the guts to implement a “Special Adoption Policy” to protect [...]
September Intake Stats (Animals Dispositioned)
Tis that time again..what has the month of September brought us? Again, below are the many reasons we do what we do. September 2011 Intake Stats
