Adorable Adoptable Pets Of The Week In The Tampa Area

If you've been hoping to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your family, look no further than these shelters in the Tampa area for a pet to adopt.

Over 6 million companion animals are given to animal shelters each year nationwide, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. However, only around half of all animals are adopted each year, according to ASPCA data. For those looking to adopt, a great place to start your search for your new family member is at Mercy Full Project, where Michelle the dog is waiting patiently, or another local rescue agency. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.

If you need some help in your search, Patch and Petfinder have you covered. We round up a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a dog person, meet Pablo, an American Staffordshire Terrier mix up for adoption. If cats are more your thing, there are several great cats available, too.

Click on any listing for more information or to start the adoption process.

Editor?s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. If you're a local shelter looking to see your adoptable pets appear on Patch, you'll need to list them through Petfinder. All readers are encouraged to report errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.

Pablo

• Name: Pablo
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Shar-Pei Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi my name is Pablo! I am the sweetest and sleepiest puppy in the world. I adore getting kisses and..." Learn more

Ami

• Name: Ami
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Shar-Pei Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi my name is Ami! I am a lovable and sweet puppy, I came to MFP with my 5 siblings..." Learn more

Michelle

• Name: Michelle
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Shar-Pei Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi my name is Michelle! I am a sassy girl who will steal your heart when you meet me! I..." Learn more

Beth

• Name: Beth
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, American Staffordshire Terrier Shar-Pei Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi my name is Beth! I am a happy, sweet and sassy pup. I adore being held and playing with..." Learn more

Jaxon

• Name: Jaxon
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua Doberman Pinscher Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi my name is Jaxon! I am a sweet little pup who deserves all the love and attention in the..." Learn more

Jessie

• Name: Jessie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Chihuahua Doberman Pinscher Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi I'm Jessie! I'm the sweetest and the cuddliest pup you'll ever meet. I love to give my foster family..." Learn more

Josie

• Name: Josie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua Boston Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Josie had her precious babies and was the best momma but now its her time to find her forever home!..." Learn more

Steven

• Name: Steven
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Shar-Pei Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi my name Steven! I am a fun, playful and adventurous pup. I give the BEST puppy kisses in the..." Learn more

King Nash

• Name: King Nash
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, American Staffordshire Terrier Shar-Pei Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi my name is King Nash! I am a playful and adventurous puppy. I love to give puppy kisses to..." Learn more

Jojo

• Name: Jojo
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua Doberman Pinscher Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi my name is Jojo! I am an adventurous and loving pup. I came to MFP with my mom and..." Learn more

Jazmin

• Name: Jazmin
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Chihuahua Doberman Pinscher Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Hi my name is Jazmin! I am a very loving and playful puppy! My foster parents love to cuddle and..." Learn more

Shye

• Name: Shye
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, German Shepherd Dog
• Description: "Hi my name is Shye! I am the sweetest dog you'll ever meet. I have had a very traumatizing past..." Learn more

Eric

• Name: Eric
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Black Mouth Cur Labrador Retriever Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Hi my name is Eric! I am a sweet and shy pup but I am filled with love and kisses...." Learn more

Ariel

• Name: Ariel
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Female, Chihuahua Mixed Breed Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Hi my name is Ariel! I am a very friendly and loving dog. I also am named after the princess..." Learn more

Sebastian

• Name: Sebastian
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Chihuahua Mixed Breed Mix
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Hi my name is Sebastian! I am a very loving, funny and shy boy who is looking for my forever..." Learn more

Triton

• Name: Triton
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Chihuahua Mixed Breed Mix
• Good With: Kids, dogs and cats
• Description: "Triton is a sweet boy who loves being around dogs and cats! He will make a great family addition! Please..." Learn more

Cakes

• Name: Cakes
• Species: Cat
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, American Shorthair Domestic Short Hair Mix
• Good With: Kids
• Description: "Pet me! Pet me! I need attention and if you want a great companion that's me! My owner had to..." Learn more

Roc

• Name: Roc
• Species: Dog
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Labrador Retriever American Staffordshire Terrier Mix
• Good With: Kids and dogs
• Description: "Heyrrroooooff, Im Rock!! Play, play, PLAYS, ohh how I loves to plays!! I may look like a big muscley rock,..." Learn more

Patty

• Name: Patty
• Species: Cat
• Location: Mercy Full Project, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Siamese
• Description: "My name is Patty and I was surrendered with my sister Cakes. I'm looking for someone who wants to cuddle...." Learn more

Lady

• Name: Lady
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "Hi, I'm Lady! I'm a sweet, fun loving gal and need an active family to give me all of the..." Learn more

Monroe

• Name: Monroe
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "Ready to go home with the luckiest animal lover in town! Shelter Observations: Moderate activity, good on leash, friendly with..." Learn more

Darby

• Name: Darby
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier
• Description: "I'll make no bones about it, I'm ready to settle down. I'm tired of playing games. Except fetch. I love..." Learn more

Chanel

• Name: Chanel
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "Hi, I'm Chanel! I'm a sweet gal and when I arrived @ HSTB I needed medical attention. Luckily, I was..." Learn more

Kiki

• Name: Kiki
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Not gonna lie, I am a pretty amazing cat and I am willing to give you some of my time...." Learn more

Lola

• Name: Lola
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "I'll make no bones about it, I'm ready to settle down. I'm tired of playing games. Except fetch. I love..." Learn more

Benji

• Name: Benji
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Medium, Male, Terrier
• Description: "Hi, I'm Benji. At my age you can expect me to be pretty low key. That is true except when..." Learn more

Kona 2

• Name: Kona 2
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Terrier
• Description: "Hi, I'm Kona! I'm a good boy and need a forever, loving home! I am heartworm positive and lucky for..." Learn more

Henry

• Name: Henry
• Species: Hamster
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Hamster
• Description: "If you're looking for a pocket pet to be your bestfriend come see me at HSTB, I'm ready for my..." Learn more

Harley

• Name: Harley
• Species: Hamster
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hamster
• Description: "If you're looking for a pocket pet to be your bestfriend come see me at HSTB, I'm ready for my..." Learn more

Harry

• Name: Harry
• Species: Hamster
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Hamster
• Description: "If you're looking for a pocket pet to be your bestfriend come see me at HSTB, I'm ready for my..." Learn more

Hope

• Name: Hope
• Species: Hamster
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hamster
• Description: "If you're looking for a pocket pet to be your bestfriend come see me at HSTB, I'm ready for my..." Learn more

Hazel

• Name: Hazel
• Species: Hamster
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hamster
• Description: "If you're looking for a pocket pet to be your bestfriend come see me at HSTB, I'm ready for my..." Learn more

Heidi

• Name: Heidi
• Species: Hamster
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hamster
• Description: "If you're looking for a pocket pet to be your bestfriend come see me at HSTB, I'm ready for my..." Learn more

Hooch

• Name: Hooch
• Species: Hamster
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Hamster
• Description: "If you're looking for a pocket pet to be your bestfriend come see me at HSTB, I'm ready for my..." Learn more

Tuck

• Name: Tuck
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Terrier
• Description: "Shelter Observations - Moderate to high activity, pulls strongly on leash, friendly with people, active and playful with dogs -..." Learn more

Jace

• Name: Jace
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Crossing my paws that my forever home could be with you!" Learn more

Natasha

• Name: Natasha
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "What's better than one best friend? Two! I am great with other dogs and will make a perfect addition to..." Learn more

Walle

• Name: Walle
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Good With: Dogs
• Description: "Walle here! I'm only 2 years old but have already lived quite a life. I was originally found living in..." Learn more

Zoe

• Name: Zoe
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Spaniel
• Description: "Hi, I'm Zoe! I'm a super sweet gal and deserve a FOREVER loving home where I will be spoiled and..." Learn more

Alfie

• Name: Alfie
• Species: Rabbit
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, American
• Description: "Have a few extra carrots in your fridge that you need to get rid of? I think I can help..." Learn more

Rylynn

• Name: Rylynn
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Shepherd
• Description: "Hi, I'm Rylynn! I'm a sweet big boy and need a forever loving home! If you have space in your..." Learn more

Bolt

• Name: Bolt
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Terrier
• Description: "Hi, I'm Bolt! I'm a good boy and need a forever home! If you are an experienced big dog owner..." Learn more

Ralphy

• Name: Ralphy
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Shepherd
• Description: "Hi, I'm Ralphy! I'm a sweet boy and deserve a loving, safe, FOREVER home so I can live my BEST..." Learn more

Smokey

• Name: Smokey
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Smokey! I'm a good boy and need a forever home! Come and visit me today!" Learn more

Tango

• Name: Tango
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Long Hair
• Description: "Hi everyone my name is Tango and I'm looking for my forever home. I came in with my friend Cash..." Learn more

Garfield

• Name: Garfield
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Garfield! I'm a sweet, mature kit kat and need a forever, loving home. Come and see me today!" Learn more

Melo

• Name: Melo
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix
• Description: "Hi, Melo! I'm a handsome boy and have a unique "twitch" but don't let that discourage you because it doesn't..." Learn more

Henrietta

• Name: Henrietta
• Species: Hamster
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Female, Hamster
• Description: "Hiya! My name is Henrietta and I'm looking for my happily ever after. Visit me today!" Learn more

Lily

• Name: Lily
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Lily! I'm a good kitty and need a forever home! Come and see me today!" Learn more

Fiona

• Name: Fiona
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Why can't playtime be all the time?! I love chasing lasers and scratching my scratch post and am looking for..." Learn more

Maddie

• Name: Maddie
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi there, my name is Maddie! I was adopted from HSTB as a kitten but was returned due to no..." Learn more

Peter

• Name: Peter
• Species: Cat
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair
• Description: "Hi, I'm Peter! I'm a sweet boy and need a forever home. Come and visit me today!" Learn more

Pluto

• Name: Pluto
• Species: Guinea Pig
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Guinea Pig
• Description: "Hi my name is Pluto! Come adopt me at HSTB." Learn more

Angie

• Name: Angie
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Terrier
• Description: "Hi everyone my name is Angie and I'm looking for my forever home. I came all the way from Puerto..." Learn more

Mellow

• Name: Mellow
• Species: Dog
• Location: Humane Society Of Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL
• Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Hound
• Description: "Ready to go home with the luckiest animal lover in town!" Learn more