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The Rescue Pink Blog shares updates, advocacy efforts, and important news related to animal welfare in our community. Here you’ll find stories about animals helped through our programs, insights into animal cruelty cases, and information about policies and initiatives that affect the protection of dogs and cats. Our goal is to raise awareness, promote responsible pet care, and encourage community action to reduce euthanasia and pet homelessness.
The Tampa Bay Times | February 2, 2026
Elizabeth Olson wants everyone to study her animal abuse spreadsheet THE PINELLAS CRUSADER TRACKS CRIMINAL CASES ACROSS THE STATE HOPING TO SEND ABUSERS TO JAIL — “No one was keeping track of these cases,” she said. From the benches in the Hillsborough County...
SPCA Tampa Bay Partnership with Retail Store & Commercial Breeder
UPDATE: Due to the enormous amount of backlash from national and local animal welfare organizations, the SPCA Tampa Bay has "paused" its For All Dogs pilot program. See articles, TV stories, and statements on this partnership below. 11/17/2023 The Tampa...
Poisonous Bufo Toad Can Kill Your Pet
Poisonous Bufo Toad vs Native Southern Toad A Tamp woman recently lost her dog to a Bufo toad, adding to many unfortunate pet owners in Florida. Bufo toads are super big, super ugly and deadly. They’re called by many names: bufo, cane, giant or marine toads.And if you...
Love your cat? Keep them indoors.
Indoor cats live an average of 18 yrs, outdoor cats live an average of 4. Indoor cats live longer, healthier lives because they are protected from many dangers that exist outside. The image highlights common risks outdoor cats face, including being hit by cars,...
Pitbulls: Facts and FictionSPCA Tampa Bay Partnership with Retail Store & Commercial Breeder
Are Pit Bulls born aggressive?-No!There is no breed of dog born that is aggressive. Especially our loving Pitties!! All Pit Bulls will "snap" and attack a person sooner or later - FICTIONPit Bulls are a very popular breed and rarely attack. Pit Bulls are very...