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Hurricane Dorian Relief
Both animals and people living in the Bahamian areas devastated by Hurricane Dorian are in desperate need of basic necessities and if you’re anything like us, you’re wondering how to... Read more
Congrats, Elaine on 5 Years with Friends of Strays!
Animal care staffer Elaine Tapp just celebrated her 5 year anniversary with Friends of Strays. It’s a safe bet that our entire staff would agree, with a strong degree of certainty, that no... Read more
Fourth of July Pet Safety
Like many Americans, you may be looking forward to a festive Fourth of July. There will be barbeques, parties at the beach, and of course no celebration can be complete without watching fireworks... Read more
Pick Your Price During the Month of July!
Hurry down the to the shelter! During the entire month of July, adopters will be able to name their own adoption fee at Friends of Strays! This special will apply to all cats 1 year and older.... Read more
Arin Greenwood Joins Board of Directors
Friends of Strays is thrilled to announce that we have added Arin Greenwood to our board of directors!
Arin is a local animal welfare advocate & author. She's the winner of Creative Loafing's... Read more
Friends of Strays’ New Doggy Day Out Program Lets you Borrow a Shelter Dog
Looking for a friendly companion to join you on a walk or for some ice cream? Friends of Strays is proud to announce its new Doggy Day Out program, which pairs members of the community with... Read more
Volunteer Spotlight: Sandy Winter
Friends of Strays all-star volunteer Sandy Winter had quite the life before landing in Saint Petersburg. From South Dakota to Austria, she’s lived more places than most visit in a lifetime.... Read more
Friends of Strays Named Official Rescue Partner of Sunshine Kitty Catfe
Want a place where you can go hang out with a bunch of adoptable cats while enjoying a tasty beverage? Maybe you fall in love with one of those cats and decide to adopt it. Maybe you already have... Read more
Friends of Strays and The Saint Petersburg Free Clinic Announce Pet Food Pantry Partnership
Beginning Monday, February 25th, Friends of Strays will be joining forces with the St. Petersburg Free Clinic for our Community Pet Food Pantry. The Friends of Strays’ Pet Food Pantry has... Read more
Friends of Strays Announces The Primavera and Ziti Special Care Fund
Friends of Strays is pleased to announce it has received a gift $10,000 to establish The Primavera and Ziti Special Care Fund from long-time supporters Joe Beaulieu and Joan Hutchinson. These funds... Read more
Friends of Strays Hires First Full-Time Veterinarian
For the first time in its 41-year history, Friends of Strays has added a full-time veterinarian to the staff.
Dr. Katie Emerson, DVM, has been with Friends of Strays since Spring 2016 on... Read more
What Do You Know About FIV & FELV?
FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus)
FIV stands for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus. FIV is transmitted between cats by either a deep penetrating bite wounds and sexual contact. FIV cannot be... Read more
St. Pete Kitten & Puppy Program
Have you heard about our St. Pete Kitten & Puppy Program?
Rays - Representing the Tampa Bay Rays
If you are you a local business owner, you have the opportunity to get a kitten or puppy named... Read more
