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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsAugust 30, 2026Hillsborough

Humane Society of Tampa Bay waives pet adoption fees for Clear the Shelters event

The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is waiving adoption fees for pets at its Hillsborough and Pinellas County locations as part of the Clear the Shelters initiative. Organizers are emphasizing that pet ownership involves significant long-term financial and time commitments.

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Why It Matters

Residents in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties can adopt pets without paying standard fees during this event, though they remain responsible for all ongoing costs of pet care.

Key Facts

  • The Humane Society of Tampa Bay is waiving adoption fees for the Clear the Shelters event.
  • The fee waiver applies to locations in both Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
  • Organizers advise that pet ownership requires long-term financial and time commitments.

Who's Mentioned

personBen Moehnert“Representative of the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.”locationHillsborough“Location of one of the Humane Society campuses.”otherClear the Shelters“The name of the adoption event.”other120“Number of animals adopted on Saturday.”organizationHumane Society of Tampa Bay“The organization hosting the adoption event.”locationPinellas“Location of one of the Humane Society campuses.”