Pet-A-Paloosa offers hundreds of animals for adoption

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From left, Cooper Bone, 12, and brothers Darryn, 9, and Griffin, 11, check out Andy, a dog from Heidi's Legacy of Lithia, awaiting adoption. The three boys were attending Pet-A-Paloosa Sunday at the USF Sundome. Hundreds of people came out to see adoptable dogs and cats brought to the event by a variety of Bay area organizations. Many people adopted pets during the event that was also held to raise awareness of the large number of animals euthanized in the area because they don't have homes.

Staff photo by ANDY JONES

A puppy gets royal treatment at Pet-A-Paloosa Sunday held at the USF Sundome. Hundreds of people came out to see adoptable dogs and cats brought to the event by a variety of Bay area organizations. Many people adopted pets during the event that was also held to raise awareness of the large number of animals euthanized in the area because they don't have homes.

Staff photo by ANDY JONES

A cat being shown by the Cat Call organization in Tampa watches the action during Pet-A-Paloosa Sunday at the USF Sundome. Hundreds of people came out to see adoptable dogs and cats brought to the event by a variety of Bay area organizations. Many people adopted pets during the event that was also held to raise awareness of the large number of animals euthanized in the area because they don't have homes.

From left, Cooper Bone, 12, and brothers Darryn, 9, and Griffin, 11, check out Andy, a dog from Heidi's Legacy of Lithia, awaiting adoption. The three boys were attending Pet-A-Paloosa Sunday at the USF Sundome. Hundreds of people came out to see adoptable dogs and cats brought to the event by a variety of Bay area organizations. Many people adopted pets during the event that was also held to raise awareness of the large number of animals euthanized in the area because they don't have homes. Staff photo by ANDY JONES
A puppy gets royal treatment at Pet-A-Paloosa Sunday held at the USF Sundome. Hundreds of people came out to see adoptable dogs and cats brought to the event by a variety of Bay area organizations. Many people adopted pets during the event that was also held to raise awareness of the large number of animals euthanized in the area because they don't have homes. Staff photo by ANDY JONES
A cat being shown by the Cat Call organization in Tampa watches the action during Pet-A-Paloosa Sunday at the USF Sundome. Hundreds of people came out to see adoptable dogs and cats brought to the event by a variety of Bay area organizations. Many people adopted pets during the event that was also held to raise awareness of the large number of animals euthanized in the area because they don't have homes. Staff photo by ANDY JONES

By TBO.COM | Tbo.com
Published: February 28, 2010

TAMPA --

Hundreds of dog and cat lovers strolled through the University of South Florida Sun Dome to potentially adopt an animal at today's Tampa Bay Pet-A-Paloosa.

"Animals are getting adopted left and right," said Rick Medina, a volunteer with Animal Based Charities. "We're so excited; we're so happy."

The annual event brought animal rescue organizations and individuals together to encourage pet adoption. There were more than 700 animals available for adoption.

The program also helps reduce the number of dogs and cats that are euthanized, Medina said.

"Too many of these animals are put down on a regular basis," Medina said. "We are trying to stop the useless killing."

Organizers collected donated food for dogs and cats. There were also several seminars on fostering and adopting pets.

Pet-A-Paloosa offers hundreds of animals for adoption

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