Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some cuddle-hungry puppies? There are dozens of darling puppies up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Tampa.
Animal shelters work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Hoodline used data from Petfinder to power this roundup of puppies currently available for adoption.
(Details like pet availability, training, vaccinations and other features are based on data provided by Petfinder and may be subject to change; contact the shelter for the latest information.)
Rocky, chihuahua mix
Rocky is a sweet male chihuahua puppy in the care of Paw Print Hearts Inc.
Rocky plays well with others, and he gets along well with cats, dogs and children. Rocky has been vaccinated and he's already house-trained.
Here's what Rocky's friends at Paw Print Hearts Inc. think of him:
Rocky is a very happy 2-year-old chihuahua mix. He is crate trained and potty trained. He roams free around the house with no problems. He also gets along with kids and cats. He is not hyper and will do nicely with an active person since he is young. He's a total lap dog who loves sleeping under the covers.
Apply to adopt Rocky today at Petfinder.
Cooper, shar-pei and boxer mix
Cooper is a sweet male shar-pei and boxer puppy currently residing at St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.
Cooper gets along well with other dogs. He is looking for cat-free home. He's been vaccinated. Have no fear: he's already house-trained.
Here's a message from Cooper:
I was found wandering around North Tampa and I am still fearful around traffic! I just turned 8 months old and I have an independent personality and I love to bark and play, so an apartment is probably not the best home for me. I am still learning how to be a good boy! I need to be with a dog who is the same size or larger than me as I play rough and I tend to pick on dogs smaller than me. No kitty's either as I love to chase them. My foster mom has already taught me to sit and I am crate and potty trained.
Read more about Cooper on Petfinder.
Jagger, Plott hound mix
Jagger is a darling male Plott hound puppy in the care of Paw Print Hearts Inc.
Jagger will get along great with your other dogs. His ideal forever home would be a cat-free environment. His vaccinations are already up to date. Good news: he is already house-trained.
Here's what Jagger's friends at Paw Print Hearts Inc. think of him:
Jagger is puppy with high energy. He loves to swim, play ball and run, run, run! He is great with kids and other big dogs. Not good with cats or small dogs.
Read more about how to adopt Jagger on Petfinder.
Zazzle, dachshund and coonhound mix
Zazzle is an adorable male dachshund and coonhound puppy in the care of St. Francis Society Animal Rescue.
Zazzle plays well with others, and he's happy to keep company with children, dogs or cats. His vaccinations are up to date.
Zazzle's current caretakers say:
Zazzle is one of triplet puppies who are part Dachshund and some kind of hound. All these pups are crate trained and almost potty trained, but like any puppy they will require you to finish their training. All these babies are very active, playful and super sweet! They love other dogs kitty's and kids! Zazzle is super snuggly!
Read more about how to adopt Zazzle on Petfinder.
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