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November 2024 shelter, self-trapping closures
Friends of Strays will be closed on the following days this month:
• Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veteran's Day• Thursday, Nov. 28, in observance of Thanksgiving DayIntake for our... Read more
Friends of Strays Reopening Updates!
Friends of Strays has received so much love and support from near and far as we work through Hurricane Milton’s impact on our facilities. Thank you so much for your patience and... Read more
An Update After Hurricane Milton
We hope everyone has made it safely through this past week and if you or your loved ones were affected, that you are on the road to recovery.While we experienced no life-threatening damage to our... Read more
Shelter, self-trapping closures for Hurricane Milton
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... Read more
Friends of Strays to close at 3 p.m Saturday, Oct. 5, 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... Read more
Donation Drive for Hurricane Relief Supplies
💙💚 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... Read more
Shelter reopening updates and adoption special!
We are so grateful that both of our buildings and everyone inside are safe, happy, and DRY. Due to area conditions we will wait to reopen for adoptions until Saturday, Sept. 28. Our thoughts are... Read more
Shelter, self-trapping closures
Due to expected inclement weather, Friends of Strays self-trapping program (formerly called Pinellas Cats Alive) will be closed for intake this week on Wednesday, Sept. 25 and Thursday, Sept. 26.... Read more
Self-Trapping intake reopens with regular schedule Sunday, Aug. 25!
Intake for our MEOW Now self-trapping program (formerly Pinellas Cats Alive) reopens Sunday, Aug. 25! We will resume Sunday-Thursday intakes
Please note self-trapping intakes will be closed... Read more
Self-trapping intake paused - check back soon for resumption date
Intake for our MEOW Now self-trapping program (formerly Pinellas Cats Alive) is momentarily closed due to staff shortage for high volume surgery. We appreciate your patience and we are sorry for... Read more
Tropical Storm Update: Closing at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug 4
Tropurrrical Storm Update! Due to the inclement weather, we will close at 4 p.m. today, Sunday, Aug. 4. We plan to reopen for regular hours on Monday as long as it is safe to do so! Everyone... Read more
Enter to win a trip for two!
Who's ready for a vacation? Enter our Golden Ticket drawing!
Support Friends of Strays while entering to win a trip to one of three gorgeous destinations. Choose between a trip to the Big Apple... Read more
Self-trapping intake closed Aug 1-8
🛑 Attention cat trappers!🛑
Intake for our MEOW Now self-trapping TNVR program (formerly Pinellas Cats Alive) will be closed Thursday, Aug. 1, and next week, Sunday, Aug. 4-Thursday, Aug. 8.... Read more
Self-trapping intake closed July 25 & 28
Intake for our MEOW Now self-trapping TNVR program will be closed Thursday, July 25, and Sunday, July 28. Please do not trap cats for intake on these days. Intake will resume Monday, July 29. Thank... Read more
Pawsitive People: Kendra and Amelia
In addition to our wonderful staff, we have an incredible team of dedicated and hardworking fosters and volunteers, without whom we could not dream of accomplishing our mission.Thank you to all of... Read more
Celebrate Christmas in July by helping cats in need!
We hope our community can help us help more cats in need this summer!Many of the cats who come into our care have unknown histories. Most are at risk for euthanasia in other shelters, sometimes for... Read more
Feline the Love Adoption Special: June 20-23, 2024!
Are you "feline" the love this weekend in St. Pete? If you're ready to bring a new best friend home, please consider adoption. Friends of Strays has many wonderful cats who are ready to get all... Read more
Father's Weekend Adoption Special June 14-16, 2024
To our dog dads and cat dads, foster dads and adoptive dads, dad dogs and dad cats, and of course our human dads: Happy Father's Day Weekend! If you'd like to add a four-legged member to your... Read more
Pinellas Cats Alive, shelter closures for June 2024
Pinellas Cats Alive intake will be closed the following days in June:
• Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 19• Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, June 25Please make note of these closures... Read more
Friends of Strays to Open New Cat Adoptions Center
This is the first step in a series of expansions planned by St. Petersburg’s oldest no-kill animal shelter! Read more
June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month!
June is Adopt A Shelter Cat Month, and we have so many cats just waiting for someone to choose them. From a furry flood of kittens to the lazy cat lounge, our shelter is full of... Read more
National Meowmosa Day: May 16!
We don't know who decided this, but Thursday, May 16 is National Mimosa Day. So of course, it's National Meowmosa Day to us! Adult cat adoption fees will be reduced by $25, and thanks to Sesh St.... Read more
Mother's Weekend Adoption Special May 10-12, 2024
To our cat moms and dog moms, foster moms and adoptive moms, mama dogs and mama cats, and of course our human moms: Happy Mother's Day Weekend! If you'd like to add a four-legged member to your... Read more
Donate $25 or more to get one free entry into the May 18 Spartan Race at Raymond James Stadium!
Spartan has generously donated tickets to Friends of Strays for the upcoming 5K obstacle race at Raymond James Stadium Saturday, May 18! The first 40 people to donate $25 or more will receive... Read more
Adoption Eggstravaganza March 30-31, 2024
It’s going to be an eggcellent weekend to add a fuzzy member to your family!
If you adopt a pet Saturday, March 30, or Sunday, March 31, you can choose an egg from the basket to win a... Read more
Pawsitive People: Jessica, Summer, and Nancy
In addition to our wonderful staff, we have an incredible team of dedicated and hardworking fosters and volunteers, without whom we could not dream of accomplishing our mission.Thank you to all of... Read more
Take the Leap Adoption Special: Thursday, Feb. 29!
Take the leap into pet ownership! To celebrate the leap year, we will have an adoption special on all pets Thursday, Feb. 29! Adoption fees will be reduced by $25 for cats and $50 for dogs.... Read more
Friends of Strays receives $200,000 grant through Pinellas Community Foundation
Friends of Strays is grateful to announce that we are the recipient of a $200,000 grant for operations through the Pinellas Community Foundation, funded by Rebecca Weiss Sjouwerman and Stu... Read more
Shelter, Pinellas Cats Alive closures for February 2024
Pinellas Cats Alive! intake will be closed the following dates in February:
Sunday, Feb. 18 - Monday Feb. 19
Intake reopens Tuesday, Feb.20
Sunday, Feb. 25 - Tuesday, Feb. 27
Intake reopens... Read more
Fix Your Ex! Donate $25 and we'll name a community cat after your ex
Broken heart? Fix your ex!
Petty revenge could make you feel better.
Donate $25 or more by Monday,... Read more
Vote for 2024 Gulfport Pet Mayor!
Proceeds from the mayoral race will benefit Friends of Strays Read more
Friends of Strays welcomes Erik Pindar, DVM, as Medical Director
We are excited to announce that Dr. Erik Pindar, DVM, has joined our leadership team as our medical director and shelter veterinarian!
Dr. Pindar brings with him a strong foundation of... Read more
December 2023 Pinellas Cats Alive and Shelter Closures
Please note the closures for this month:
Pinellas Cats Alive intake closures:
• No intake Thursday, Dec. 14
• No intake Sunday, Dec. 24 through Monday, Jan. 1, 2024.Shelter... Read more
Home for the Holidays Adoption Special: Dec. 9 - 23, 2023!
You could give the greatest gift to a shelter cat or dog this year: a home. Saturday, Dec. 9 through Saturday, Dec. 23, Friends of Strays has an adoption special to help our pets get that... Read more
Pawsitive People: Ashlyn & Sally
It's the season of gratitude, and we're grateful for some Pawsitive People! In addition to our wonderful staff, we have an incredible team of dedicated and hardworking fosters and volunteers,... Read more
Giving Tuesday: $24,880.03 raised for No Dog Left Behind Fund!
Our No Dog Left Behind Fund is ready to save lives in 2024!
We are grateful for the multitude of support we received for Giving Tuesday! Because so many... Read more
Friends of Strays to host “Adopt Local Weekend” Adoption Special
Support your local shelter by adopting a pet in need of a new home!
Friday, Nov. 24 through Sunday, Nov. 26, Friends of Strays will have an adoption special on all pets: $25 off adoption fees for... Read more
Don't wait for Giving Tuesday!
We’re hoping our community can help us save more dogs in need!
Our No Dog Left Behind fund helps us cover the cost of unexpected, specialist, or emergency needs and behavioral training for... Read more
Veteran's Day weekend adoption special & closure
Friends of Strays will be closed Friday, Nov. 9, in observance of Veteran's Day. However, we will be open our regular hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday for adoptions!Also this... Read more
November 2023 closures for Pinellas Cats Alive
Due to the upcoming holidays, we have a few important closures to note for our return to field program!
• Thursday, Nov. 9 (Shelter is closed Nov. 10 for Veterans Day)
•... Read more
Feline adoption fees sponsored through Oct. 31, 2023!
It’s freakin cats! We love Halloween!
A generous donor has sponsored all kitten and cat adoptions from now through Halloween, as well as Laura Dean, our current longest dog resident!... Read more
Friends of Strays thanks Dr. Katie Emerson for 8 years of service to cats and dogs in need
After 8 years of care and dedication to the medical needs of our pets, our Medical Director, Dr. Katie Emerson, is moving on to new pursuits. Her last day at Friends of Strays will be Dec. 22,... Read more
Pinellas Cats Alive! closed for intake Oct. 25-26, 2023
Pinellas Cats Alive! intake will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 25, and Thursday, Oct. 26, of this week. Please do not trap cats for intake these days. Intake will resume Sunday, Oct. 29. Read more
Tampa Bay Times Guest Column: At Friends of Strays, we’re shocked by what SPCA Tampa Bay just did
Guest Column: At Friends of Strays, we’re shocked by what SPCA Tampa Bay just did
We urge the SPCA Tampa Bay leadership to reconsider and refocus on the pets and people who need their... Read more
A Statement from Friends of Strays
Friends of Strays cannot support SPCA Tampa Bay’s new pilot program, “For All Dogs,” and their partnership with puppy broker Pinnacle Pet and pet retailer Sunshine... Read more
Friends of Strays closed Saturday, Oct. 7
Friends of Strays will be closed Saturday, Oct. 7, as we prepare for our annual gala, Wags & Whiskers: Totally Pawesome Prom! We will reopen for regular hours Sunday, Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 6... Read more
Pinellas Cats Alive! intake closed Wednesday & Thursday, Oct. 11-12, 2023
Pinellas Cats Alive! intake will be closed Wednesday, Oct. 11, and Thursday, Oct. 12, of this week. Please do not trap cats for intake these days. Intake will resume Sunday, Oct. 15. Read more
You're Invited to Our 45th Birthday!
Friends of Strays is celebrating 45 years of saving lives in Pinellas County!
Join supporters, board members, and staff Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 6-8 p.m. at Grand Central Brewhouse, to celebrate the... Read more
Friends of Strays closures for Storm Idalia
Due to the inclement weather expected with Tropical Storm Idalia once it strengthens to a hurricane, we have some closure announcements:
Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 29, Pinellas Cats Alive intake... Read more
Labor Day 2023 Shelter and Program Closures
Friends of Strays will be closed Sunday, Sept. 3, and Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, in observance of Labor Day. The shelter will reopen for regular adoption hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.Pinellas Cats... Read more
