Tampa Event Calendar

Saturday, March 10th, 2012. TampaPets teams up with The Amazing Pet Expo for a mega adoption event featuring Shorty Rossi, star of "Pit Boss" on Animal Planet. Shorty is a fellow rescue compatriot, devoted to dog rescue. Rescues will be receiving an email in mid-December with participation details. As always the Expo will be free to rescues and the public. Stay tuned for updates. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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2011 - another great year of adoptions!

October 8th, 4pm - Gaspar's Grotto, Ybor City. Don't miss the annual Pit Bulls Pounding the Pavement Awareness Event. TampaPets and artist, Anna Hamilton, will be there to work on our Mural project. Anna will be painting Brutus, the beloved mascot of this wonderful event. For more info on this event or their Groovy Monster Bash on October 15th, CLICK HERE. For more info on the Mural project, scroll down on this page.

Fall Pet Adoption Expo Saturday November 5th from 10a-4p a tthe Florida State Farigrounds

Spring Pet Adoption Expo - check out the Expo's here

2011 Pup Art mural project [scroll down for FAQs]

Love your Pup? And by that we mean PET, of course... all species (except human) are welcome to be part of the mural project. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity to show off your best friend in a beautiful custom painted mural portrait by one of Tampa Bay's top artists, Anna Hamilton.

- Any Pet is welcome to be part of the Pup Art mural project
- It can be your current buddy or a memorial tribute
- We will offer several locations, kicking off with Gaspar's Grotto, home to Pets on the Patio, in Ybor City. Alternate locations will be announced as they become available. If you would like to be informed when they come up, please EMAIL us.
- Gift Certificates are available. Please EMAIL us to make arrangements.
- Ready to go? Sign Up here then click the Green Donate Now button

NEW! This event launches the TampaPets.org Pup Art Mural Project. Local artist Anna Hamilton has joined forced with TampaPets.org to beautify the Bay area while raising funds that benefit the local pet community. Pet lovers can make a donation to have their furry friend’s likeness represented in the mural. Prices are based on the animal’s size.

Pup Art Mural Project FAQ's

Can I choose where my pet goes on the wall?

First come, first served. Placement is up to the discretion of the artist - tag or other id, overall pleasing design for the owner. When multiple building locations are available, you will be able to choose the site.

What kind of pictures should I send?

You should send 2-3 pictures of your pet from various perspectives - noting your favorite. These need to be good quality and will not be returned to you so please make sure to send a copy. You may send via email of post. Your spot on the wall is assured when payment is made, not when the pictures arrive. Pictures are expected within 10 days of signup in order to maintain your priority. If you send via email, please remember to not shrink the pictures first and if you have any questions about picture quality contact us. All pictures will be checked and we will contact you if we feel the quality isn't high enough to work.

How much does it cost?

The donation schedule is:
Small $75. / up to 25 lbs
Medium $125. / 26-75 lbs
Large $175. / 76-130 lbs

If you have a special situation, please let us know and we'll work something out. TampaPets receives 25% of your portrait fee to benefit our Adoption Events fund and participates in all future product sales.

Can I buy a spot as a gift for someone else?

Absolutely - what a unique gift! There is a place on the order form to designate the gift information.

Will I receive a picture of the finished product?

Everyone with a pet on the wall will receive an 8.5 x 11 of the finished project. We will have products available for sale as well to further benefit TampaPets and promote the project. These will be available online.

Can I be in the mural with my pet?

Nope, sorry... Why not humans? Well, first because this is about non-humans and second, you know humans are never happy with the way they look!

Where is the sign up form?

Right HERE

Get More Info

Email info@tampapets.org OR

Sign Up here then click the Green Donate Now button

ONGOING around town

Animal Coalition of Tampa Shot & Microchip Clinic, every Friday by appointment only; call (813) 250-3900 to reserve

Operation Feral Fix
On the 3rd Saturday of each month there is our spay / neuter clinic in the South Shore Area. Cost is $10 / cat, which includes S/N, 3-year rabies vaccination and a left ear-tip. Reservations are required.
Feline Folks - Call 944-7651 to reserve your spot today!

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is doing Feral Mondays! They will sterilize only feral cats on this day, with no limit per trapper, however they can only take 80 cats per day. Thanks to a grant from PetSmart Charities, HSTB is currently able to spay/neuter, inoculate for rabies & distemper, and ear-tip feral cats for $10.

Feral cats need to be dropped off between 7:00 - 8:00 am on Monday morning. ALL CATS MUST BE IN TRAPS - ONE CAT PER TRAP (NO EXCEPTIONS). Pick-up time is 4:30 - 5:30 pm. FeLV/FIV testing is available for $13 per cat. The HSTB Veterinarian will administer flea control, injectable tapeworm medication, injectable ivermectin and FeLV/FIV if necessary. Treatments done at the veterinarian's discretion will be absorbed by HSTB.

For more information, to reserve space or for traps, please contact the TNR Coordinator, at (813) 625-0910 between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, or email cat.spay@humanesocietytampa.org. Feral cat traps are available for loan with a $60 deposit. Trap pick up/drop off is Wednesdays 3:30 - 6:00 pm or Friday 3:00 - 6:00 pm at the trap shed behind the clinic.

The Humane Society Clinic is open 3 days a week now.

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida: Meet and Greet at Petsmart in Clearwater at the Clearwater Mall, (3rd Saturday of each month) US19 and Gulf-to-Bay (SR60) from 11am - 2pm.

Central Florida Great Dane Rescue
Monthly event for Orange City Petco is on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 11-2..

4th Saturday of each month from 11 - 2 at Lady Lake Petco (Note - this date may change).

Pug Rescue of Florida
PetCo every THIRD Saturday of the month at the PetCo in Odessa, FL, 11:00 - 3:00. Located at 16248 State Road 54, Odessa, FL 33556, 813-926-8313

Does your pug enjoy playing with other dogs...especially PUGS? Well, here is the event for you that is FREE. Join us every SECOND Saturday of each month. We meet at the Crest Lake Dog Park in Clearwater at 10:00 a.m. Bring your pugs...wear them out...and have fun hanging out with other local Pug owners. Crest Lake Dog Park is located at 201 Glenwood Ave. (at Lake Dr. and Gulf-to-Bay) Clearwater, FL.

For Hillsborough County Pug Meetup Play Dates: Join all the Tampa Area puggies for a monthly playdate!! Tampa Bay Pug Meetup is held on the 1st Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m. We meet at the West Park Dog Park which is located at 6402 Occident Street, 33614. The office phone number is 813-975-2160. The park is East of Veterans Expressway on Hillsborough Ave. Make sure you bring those License Tags!!

Yappy Hours, Dates & Dog Friendly Dining.

Cappuccino’s Altro Posto Cafe
A Happy Yappy Hour
Second Sunday of each month, noon -
$4.00 House Wines; $2.00 Beers. Great food.
Super Hero Dog Costume Contest=winner receives a free bottle of wine.
Downtown Dunedin
727.738.8009

Downtown Dogs Yappy Hour
Hyde Park Village, Tampa.
During the Hyde Park Live Music Series. Free Gourmet Treat for dogs as well as other tail-waggin’ specials, and a raffle to win a $25 Downtown Dogs gift card. Call 813.250.3647.

Dunedin Brewery Suds on Sunday
First Sunday of each month; Help wash dogs, get free beer. Benefits Dunedin Dog Rescue.
937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin

Gaspar’s Grotto Pets on the Patio
First Saturday each month.
Benefits a local rescue group. Live music,
drink specials, great food. 813.248.5900
Ybor City.

Groovy Cats & Dogs Yappy Hour
Last Saturday of Each Month: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
(Except October 24 & December 12).

Groovy's Spa Night*
Second Wednesday if each month: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Groovy Monstor Bash*
Saturday, October 17, 7pm - 10pm
*Proceeds benefit Kids & Canines
10213 Lake Carroll Way, Suite B, N.Tampa
813.265.1333

La Maison Gourmet
Every Wednesday (also ladies’ night) 6:00pm.
Free house wine, draft beer for the ladies with a $10 purchase of food. Serving Brunch Sat/Sun.
Downtown Dunedin 727.736.3070

Pawsitively Posh Pooch Classy Cats Too
Yappy Hour
Every Thursday, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Wine and Hors d’oeuvre, extended shopping hours.
1425 4th Street North, St. Petersburg
727.892.9303

Savannah's Cafe
3rd Sunday Yappy Hour
1113 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg
727.388.4371

The Nature of Art Gallery
Brady’s Yappy Hours for Rescues
Second Thursday of each month.
St. Petersburg - 727.821.6700

Wag Pet Boutique
Pets About Town @ MacDinton’s
First Sunday of each month.
Call Jennifer for details at 813.258.9181

Wet Noses Last Fridays
Wine & Treats Tasting
5pm - 8pm.
427 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armand's Circle
Sarasota, 941.388.DOGS (3647)

Wildflower Cafe
Sunday Brunch
9:00am - 2:00pm
1465 S. Ft. Harrison, Clearwater
727.447.4497

Friday Music Series
3rd Friday of each month, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
John Wilson Park Gazebo, Safety Harbor

Adoptables from the Humane Society of Pinellas
Taste
Every Saturday, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
500 Main Street Safety Harbor.
Proceeds benefit Humane Society of Pinellas

Mark your calendars for Pets & Pints!
May 31, 2009 to Dec 27, 2009
5pm to 7pm
Admission: Free
Bring your dogs to the Dubliner deck for Pets & Pints the last Sunday of every month. Live music from 3-7, free giveaways, great drink specials.
For more information, please call 8133002076