Pets

3-Day Mega Pet Adoption Event Hosted By Pasco County, Fees Waived

Hundreds of adoptable dogs are looking for new homes at a three-day pet adoption event hosted by Pasco County Animal Services in Plant City.

PLANT CITY, FL — Pasco County Animal Services is hosting a three-day Mega Adoption Event Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds in Plant City.

Fees will be waived to take home any of the hundreds of adoptable dogs looking for a “furever” home, according to a county news release.

The county is partnering with eight shelters from throughout Florida at the event.

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“We’re thrilled to be returning to such an exciting event,” PCAS Director Mike Shumate said. “This is a great opportunity to meet our adoptable pets from the Tampa Bay region and beyond — and to find the perfect companion for your family!”

In addition to waiving adoption fees, all dogs are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go home with their new families.

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The free adoption fees are thanks to support from Team Godwin Foundation, Hillsborough Pet Resources Foundation, Friends of Animals Services (PCAS and Orange County Animal Services) and the Florida Strawberry Festival, the county said.

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