Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center (Tampa)
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- What it is
- Shelters and rescues
- Where
- Hillsborough County
- Status
- Open
- Checked
- on the official website, November 1, 2026
County animal shelter in Tampa. Available dogs and cats are listed in an online kennel at adopt.hcfl.gov.
How to reach them
Where: 440 N Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619
Hours: Shelter Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; intake Mon-Sat 10am-4:30pm
Good to know
- Services: Adoption
- How to get started: Visit during open hours or browse adopt.hcfl.gov
Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines
Before you go
Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.
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