Tampa Bay area pets available for adoption

Zion (Pasco)

Zion is a 7-year-old male hound dog. He is calm and mellow. He walks well on a leash and participates in playgroups with other gentle dogs. Like a typical hound, he would do best with plenty of room to roam and explore. For more information, call Pasco County Animal Services at 813-929-1212.

Roxie (Hernando)

Roxie is a brown brindle female terrier mix of unknown age. Her owner was hospitalized and can no longer care for her. Roxie was nervous and shaking when she arrived at the shelter, but she is settling in and has quickly become a staff favorite. She shows a lot of personality and is very lovable. She likes treats and ear rubs. She is fearful of fireworks and thunderstorms. Medication is recommended to calm her down. For more information, call Hernando County Animal Services at 352-796-5062.

Nikki (Hillsborough)

Nikki is a 4-month-old female tortoiseshell kitten. She doesn’t have the sassy personality cats of her breed are known for. She’s actually very shy at first. A gentle chin scratch and some high-quality treats are recommended to win her heart. Nikki is affectionate, gets along with other cats and loves toys. To meet and adopt her, go to StFrancisRescue.org.

Miss Fluff (Pinellas)

Miss Fluff is a 2-year-old medium-hair female tabby. She has a long fluffy tail and green eyes. Miss Fluff is friendly and gets along with other cats. She is totally vetted and microchipped. For more information, call her Save Our Strays foster family at 727-545-1116.

Alpine (Manatee)

Alpine is a 4-year-old male mixed-breed dog. He was abandoned on Christmas Day. He is sweet, affectionate and loves to give kisses. He snuggles and likes to be babied. Alpine is calm, quiet and easy to walk. He’s very smart and learns commands quickly. He also gets along well with other dogs. For more information, email adoptions@mymanatee.org.