Humane Society of Tampa Bay
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay, established in 1912, provides shelter, adoption, veterinary, and TNVR services for homeless and at-risk animals, and operates independently from the Humane Society of the United States.
Services
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay offers a wide array of services to the community. These include adoption services, a full-service veterinary hospital, low-cost spay/neuter services, and TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) programs for feral cats. The organization also provides humane euthanasia services, an online pharmacy, pet insurance options, pet grooming, pet rehoming, and pet surrender services. The Humane Society features educational programs such as critter camps, field trips, and birthday parties, and offers family and teen volunteering opportunities.
History
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay has a long-standing history that dates back to 1912. In 2004, they became a 'No Kill for Space’ facility. In 2008, they opened an affordable wellness clinic to provide accessible veterinary care. In 2014, their veterinary hospital became the first non-profit in Florida to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). In 2019, they broke ground on the DeBartolo Family Animal Shelter—a 50,000 square foot facility dedicated to the care and shelter of at-risk and homeless animals.
Events and Community Engagement
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay hosts various community events to engage with animal lovers. Signature events include 'Tuxes and Tails’ and 'Tees Fore Tails’. They also offer community engagement opportunities through family volunteer days, corporate team-building events, and the Junior Pet Partner Club. Additionally, they provide a range of volunteer programs including long-term, short-term, group volunteering, and fostering.
Ways to Give
There are multiple ways to support the Humane Society of Tampa Bay through donations. The organization accepts one-time donations, monthly donations, tribute donations, planned giving, and vehicle donations. They also accept cryptocurrency donations. Donors can contribute to specific needs through an in-kind wishlist and participate in fundraising initiatives such as the brick fundraiser and tile purchase for their Humane Education Center.
Accreditation and Recognition
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay's veterinary hospital gained significant recognition in 2014 when it became the first non-profit veterinary hospital in Florida to receive accreditation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). This accreditation highlights their commitment to maintaining high standards in the care and treatment of animals.