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Friends of Strays Animal Shelter is St. Petersburg’s oldest no kill animal shelter. Founded in 1978, our top priority is to connect animals in need of rescue with people who will love them. With thousands of cats and dogs entering our shelter every year, Friends of Strays’ staff and volunteers provide the utmost love and care for every animal that comes through our doors.
Through our outreach, advocacy, and services we strive to ensure that animal companionship is accessible to all. In addition to pet adoption, we seek to create a better world for pets and people by focusing on life saving programs promoting pet retention, community empowerment, and humane pet ownership education.
Friends of Strays receives no government funding, and our lifesaving success is only possible by the support of friends like you. Please consider an individual, business or planned giving gift to provide compassionate care to pets and the people who love them. We realize that our efforts on behalf of the animals would not be possible without you by our side.
You help us make a difference in their lives.
The Latest
Shelter, self-trapping closures for Hurricane Milton
Oct 7, 2024
Due to expected inclement weather from Hurricane Milton: Friends of Strays will be closed to the public beginning at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. We plan to be closed Tuesday, Oct. 8 and from...
Friends of Strays to close at 3 p.m Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024
Oct 3, 2024
Friends of Strays will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, so we have time to prepare for our gala! We will be open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, and Sunday, Oct. 6. Intake...
Donation Drive for Hurricane Relief Supplies
Sep 29, 2024
💙💚 DONATION DRIVE 💙💚 We have partnered with 3 Daughters Brewing and Loving St Pete Real Estate to put together a donation station for both dropping off or picking up supplies needed...
Stray Thoughts
Navigating Rental Agreements When Owning a Pet
Sep 11, 2024
Friends of Strays is fortunate to have supporters from all kinds of backgrounds. Eve Epstein-Ortiz is a member of the Board of Directors, and an attorney in the Tampa Bay area. Navigating pet...
Keeping pets safe during July 4 fireworks!
Jul 1, 2024
While many people may enjoy the excitement and thrill of watching a fireworks show, for pets it can be very scary and traumatic. More pets are reported missing after July 4 than any other holiday....