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Published on January 24, 2020
Looking to adopt a pet? Here are 7 precious puppies to adopt now in TampaPhotos: Petfinder

Interested in adopting a pet — or just gazing at some cuddle-hungry puppies up for adoption? There are dozens of darling puppies up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Tampa.

Animal shelters and pet rescue groups 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.)


Nova, mixed breed

Nova is a charming female mixed breed puppy currently residing at Furever Yours Pet Rescue and Placement Services.

Nova is the life of the party, and she's happy to keep company with children, cats or dogs. She has had all her shots.

Nova's current caretakers say:

Nova is part of a litter of eight pups being fostered in the Tampa area. The puppies are all smart, well socialized and love to play. You can meet Nova and the others this Saturday at Petsmart Citrus Park. 

Read more about Nova on Petfinder.

Mocha, mixed breed

Mocha is a sweet female mixed breed puppy being kept at Furever Yours Pet Rescue and Placement Services.

Mocha has been vaccinated and is able to sleep through the night in her crate. 

Here's what Mocha's friends at Furever Yours Pet Rescue and Placement Services think of her:

Mocha is a social butterfly — she is happy to keep company with other dogs, cats and kids. She's smart and playful too. If you're looking for the perfect family pup, she's your girl!  Submit your adoption application this Saturday at Petsmart Citrus Park and bring her home the following week. 

Read more about Mocha on Petfinder.

Mari, mixed breed

Mari is a winsome female mixed breed puppy being kept at Furever Yours Pet Rescue and Placement Services.

Mari loves other dogs, cats and children. Mari is vaccinated.

Notes from Mari's caretakers:

How can you resist those eyes and little floppy ears? Mari is part of a litter of eight adorable pups up for adoption. She is smart, highly social, and loves to chase her brothers and sisters around her foster house. Stop by Petsmart Citrus Park this Saturday and say hello to Mari. 

Apply to adopt Mari today at Petfinder.

Latte, mixed breed

Latte is a charming female mixed breed puppy being cared for at Furever Yours Pet Rescue and Placement Services.

Latte gets along well with cats, dogs and children. Latte is vaccinated.

Here's what Latte's friends at Furever Yours Pet Rescue and Placement Services think of her:

This smart gal loves to play with other doggies and chase them each other around the house. Latte's dad is a small black and white pit bull terrier that weighs about 45 pounds and her mom is a brown retriever about 50 pounds. When she's fully grown, we think she will be medium size. If you want to adopt Latte, stop by Petsmart Citrus Park this Saturday for an interview. 

Apply to adopt Latte today at Petfinder.

Bixby, mixed breed

Bixby is a male mixed breed puppy staying at Furever Yours Pet Rescue and Placement Services.

Bixby will get along great with your children, dogs or cats. Bixby has had all his shots and is able to sleep through the night in a crate. 

Bixby's current caretakers say:

Bixby is a smarty pants like his brothers and sisters. He loves to play and chase other dogs around his foster home. Meet this adorable pup on Saturday at Petsmart Citrus Park. 

Read more about Bixby on Petfinder.

Bear, mixed breed

Bear is a sweet male mixed breed puppy staying at Furever Yours Pet Rescue and Placement Services.

Bear is happy to keep company with kids, dogs or cats. Bear is vaccinated.

From Bear's current caretaker:

Bear is part of a litter of eight pups that will melt your heart. These cutie pies are being fostered in a home. We have observed that they are all smart and well socialized. Stop by Petsmart Citrus Park this Saturday and see for yourself. 

Read more about how to adopt Bear on Petfinder.

Ella, mixed breed

Ella is a charming female mixed breed puppy currently housed at Furever Yours Pet Rescue and Placement Services.

Ella is a social butterfly, and she's happy to keep company with cats, dogs and kids. She has had all her shots.

Ella's current caretakers say:

Like her brothers and sisters, Ella has lots of energy and loves to play with other dogs. She's a real charmer too and will have your wrapped around her finger in no time. We are taking adoption applications this Saturday at Petsmart Citrus Park. 

Read more about Ella on Petfinder.


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