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Love dogs? Pinellas County Animal Services needs teen volunteers to walk dogs this summer. Apply for the summer program by April 13.

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Video: Nearly Thirty Dogs Need a Home at Pinellas Animal Shelter

The Pinellas County Animal Shelter has almost 30 dogs who could use a home with you.

These are all the dogs that are currently up for adoption at Pinellas County Animal Services. They all need to find that special home with someone who will love them, just as they love people. If you see a dog you want to adopt, make sure to head down to Animal Services. If that dog has already been adopted, make sure you take a good look at all the dogs available. You never know when you might be surprised. How to Adopt The dogs are ready to go to their forever home. Adoption costs are $40, but include the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. How to Help If you can't adopt, but still want to help, Animal Serivces always …

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Video: Sadie's Stay at Animal Services Has Been Too Long

Sadie is a sweet pitbull mix who has been stuck without a family since November.

There's no real identifiable reason that Sadie doesn't have a home other than her breed. Sadie is a beautiful, well-behaved and loving pitbull mix who's been at the Pinellas County Animal Shelter since November of last year. Sadie is a cuddlebug and loves to hang out by your side. She's a low-energy pup who just wants a warm and loving family to be a part of. How to Adopt Sadie is ready to go to her forever home. She is spayed and microchipped. The adoption fee is $40 and includes the first set of shots, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. How to Help If you can't adopt, but still want to help, Animal Servces always needs volunteers. Contact Kelli Becraft at …

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Video: Patches is Well-Trained and Energetic

Patches is a perfect family dog for anyone looking for a well-trained and active playmate!

Patches is a one year old pit mix with energy to spare. Even though he's an active guy, he's also got some good training and already can sit, shake and lay down! What Patches really needs in a family is structure. As soon as he gets a family that can help set a schedule for him, he'll be able to burn off his excess energy in a good way. How to Adopt Patches is ready to go to his forever home. He is neutered and microchipped. The adoption fee is $35 and includes the first set of shots, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. Adopt Patches, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, too! How to Help If you can't adopt, but still want to help, Animal …

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Twenty-Five Dogs Need Homes

There are twenty-five dogs at the Pinellas County Animal Shelter that could use a new home!

These are all the dogs that are currently up for adoption at Pinellas County Animal Services. They all need to find that special home with someone who will love them, just as they love people. If you see a dog you want to adopt, make sure to head down to Animal Services. If that dog has already been adopted, make sure you take a good look at all the dogs available. You never know when you might be surprised. How to Adopt The dogs are ready to go to their forever home. Adoption costs vary on the dog but include the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. Adopt any dog, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, …

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Cupid Is a Sweetheart of a Cat

This affectionate feline is looking for his forever home. Just print out this article for a discount on the adoption fee at Pinellas County Animal Services.

Cupid is a 2-year-old male kitty who loves to play peekaboo! This neutered kitty is not a small boy either. He weighs in at 11 pounds but thinks he is a kitten! One play session and you will fall under his spell!  Can you give Cupid his forever home? He is sure to win your heart. Just print out this article and bring it with you to Animal Services in Largo. Cupid can be yours for the low fee of $25. And, remember, every single one of the pets offered for adoption at Animal Services are spayed or neutered and have all of their required shots. Visit all the other cats, dogs, puppies and kittens up for adoption at 12450 Ulmerton Road in Largo, or see them online at www.pinellascounty.org/animalservices/petfind.htm. To learn more about Animal …

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Is Barney a Pit Beagle?

No matter the name for this combo breed of pit bull and beagle, Barney is a loving boy who is both playful and affectionate.

Barney's a unique and playful pup. Being a mix between a beagle and pitbull gives him a adorable look to go along with his playful personality. While both breeds are amazing, the pitbull side of Barney may be holding him back from getting a home. Barney already has some training, including training to keep him down from furniture.  How to Adopt Barney is ready to go to his forever home. The adoption fee is $40 and includes the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, a collar and leash, a bag of food and a toy for the dog. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to make it easy. Adopt Barney, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, too! How to Help If you can't adopt, but still want to help, Animal Servces always needs …

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Danie Huizenga

2:17 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2012

Even the words 'Pit Bull' scare me, esp. when you can tell the Pit mix in their head size or face.........but l did have a Lab/pit mix and knew of beagle/pit mix dogs that were docile, loving and kind from day of birth to death. Neither of those two dogs loved an iota like a pit.....so l did trust them and was never leary.   more ›

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Feline Friends Ready For Forever Homes

See the wonderful cats up for adoption at the Pinellas County Animal Services.

We love all our furry friends here at Patch and for this week's Adoptables at Risk, we wanted to show you our feline friends. These are all the cats that are currently up for adoption at Pinellas County Animal Services. They all need to find that special home with someone who will love them, just as they love people. If you see a cat you want to adopt, make sure to head down to Animal Services. If that cat has already been adopted, make sure you take a good look at all the cats available. You never know when you might be surprised. How to Adopt The cats are ready to go to their forever home. Adoption costs vary on the cat but include the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, and a bag of food. We've attached an adoption form (PDF) to …

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Callie's on Hunt for a Fun and Active Family

Callie, an energetic pitbull mix, is looking for a family to play with and love.

Callie has been at the SPC Vet Tech School for a long time, and she's ready to get to an active home! Callie has a bit of energy and can be agressive towards certain dogs, but that doesn't mean she isn't loveable. After she gets her energy burned off, she's ready to snuggle up give her family some love. How to Adopt Callie is ready to go to her forever home. The adoption fee is $40 and includes the first set of shots, spaying or neutering, a collar and leash, a bag of food, microchipping, one month of heartworm and flea prevention. All you have to do is give Callie a good home. Adopt Callie, and we will feature your photo with your new pet on Patch, too! The SPC Vet Tech School is located at 12376 Ulmerton Road in Largo. The staff requests…

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