Adopt a Dog or Puppy in Tampa Bay

Please note:  If there is a specific pet you are interested in, check our website before arriving to see if they are currently available. SPCA Tampa Bay has your next dog to adopt in Tampa Bay. Visit our shelter in Largo and adopt a puppy or even an older dog. Why adopt a dog or puppy from SPCA Tampa Bay? Cats and dogs are a great way to help humans relieve stress and anxiety. Plus, they help spread the humanimality.

Do you have a dog at home and need to learn how to introduce your new pup to the household? You can bring your dog to SPCA Tampa Bay for a meet-n-greet and check out our behavior handouts. These handouts will help with your new dog’s transition from our pet shelter in Largo to your forever home.

Save time, fill out and print your Adoption Information Sheet.

*Law Enforcement
Sun Coast Police Benevolent Association Members – the Sun Coast PBA Cops Adopt program can assist members with pet adoption fees! Sun Coast PBA members may apply for the program online at suncoastpba.com/cops-adopt. Once you are approved, please visit the shelter to adopt an eligible animal. Please present your Sun Coast PBA Cops Adopt approval e-mail/letter to shelter staff at the time of adoption and participate in an adoption day photo with your pet.

*Veterans, the Pets for Patriots program can assist with your dog adoption fees. They off a member patriot special with $250 off adoption fees! Veterans may apply for the program online at petsforpatriots.org/partners/spca-tampa-bay/. Once approved, please visit our shelter to adopt an eligible dog. All veterans must present their Pets for Patriots approval email/letter to shelter staff at the time of adoption.