Humane Society of Tampa Bay

Tampa, FL

A nonprofit shelter on North Armenia Avenue in Tampa placing cats and dogs across the Tampa Bay area, open seven days a week alongside community veterinary services.

Adoption fee From $25

Hours Daily 10am-5pm, with the last adoption at 4:30pm.

Areas served Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Tampa Bay area, Florida

Adopting

Fees, requirements & process

From $25

Kittens 3 months and under: $125; adult cats over 3 months-8 years: $50; senior cats over 8 years: $25 (seniors 65+ get 50% off adult cat/dog fees with proof of age)

How it works

First-come, first-served. Wait in the designated adoption line during open hours.

Location

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The area

Hillsborough County at a glance

Population 1,522,748

Housing units 630,692

Est. households with a cat 187,205

Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to adopt a cat?

Kittens 3 months and under: $125; adult cats over 3 months-8 years: $50; senior cats over 8 years: $25 (seniors 65+ get 50% off adult cat/dog fees with proof of age).

What are your hours?

Daily 10am-5pm, with the last adoption at 4:30pm.

How does the adoption process work?

First-come, first-served. Wait in the designated adoption line during open hours.

Get involved

Support Humane Society of Tampa Bay

Surrendering a cat

Contact Humane Society of Tampa Bay at (813) 876-7138 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.

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