How about these spiffy stripes? Hilda is a 2-year-old brown and gray tiger cat brought to the shelter as a stray. She's attractive, affectionate, healthy and offered at a special adoption fee. Hilda will come to you fully spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and pet registered with the county for just $20. Hilda is animal ID# 1435596. Adopt Tuesday - Sunday at Hillsborough County Animal Services,  440 N. Falkenburg Rd. For more information, call (813) 744-5660 or visit www.hillsboroughcounty.org/animalservices.

"Monte de Mayo" is almost too pretty to be a boy! Monte is a year and half-old stray that loves to play like a puppy and get hugs. Part long-haired Chihuahua, Monte has tested positive for heartworms and needs a responsible owner this time around. He's offered at a special price in consideration of his minor medical need. Donate to his care or adopt him Tuesday - Sunday at Hillsborough County Animal Services, 440 N. Falkenburg Road. He'll come fully neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and licensed with county tags. Monte is animal ID# 1431338. For more information, call (813) 744-5660 or visit…

Hot diggity dog! Lil' Lenny is 21 pounds of love and fun! This year-old Bassett/Terrier mix came to the shelter as a frightened stray, but in quiet moments reveals a secret talent: Lenny is a dancer! Adopt this sweet boy for a lifelong performance Tuesday to Sunday at Hillsborough County Animal Services, 440 N. Falkenburg Road. He'll come fully neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and licensed with county tags. Lenny is animal ID#1431330. For more information, call (813) 744-5660 or visit www.hillsboroughcounty.org/animalservices.

She's got great gams! One leg even has a fancy new plate inside of it ... Missy is a 2-year-old female German Shepherd/Hound mix with sweet puppy dog eyes. She's receiving life-saving surgery thanks to donations and the efforts of Hillsborough County Animal Services. Like all sweet strays at the shelter, Missy's adoption fee includes spay surgery/vaccinations/microchip, and "bling" (County registration tag). Adopt her Tuesday to Sunday at Hillsborough County Animal Services, 440 N. Falkenburg Road. Missy is animal ID#1420144. For more information, call (813) 744-5660 or visit www.…

Thunder-Bun is one tough rabbit. The strong silent type, this silver-flecked Lionhead bunny was rescued by Hillsborough County Animal Services. Now neutered and nursed back to health, Thunder-Bun and several hundred more adorable homeless fur-brothers and sisters are ready for new families at the shelter. Adopt Thunder-Bun Tuesday to Sunday at Hillsborough County Animal Services, 440 N. Falkenburg Road. Thunder-Bun is animal ID#1413048. For more information, call (813) 744-5660 or visit hillsboroughcounty.org/animalservices.

Who's the Big Cat around here?  It's "Daisy," a 6-week old stray kitten now being raised for adoption by shelter supervisors at Hillsborough County Animal Services.   This little gray cotton-tail of a pal will soon be ready to go to her forever-home fully spayed, vaccinated, health-checked, micro-chipped and licensed.   "Daisy" is animal ID#1393434. Adopt Tuesday through Sunday at Hillsborough County Animal Services, 440 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa.  Call (813) 744-5660 and online at hillsboroughcounty.org/animalservices.   

"Libby" is a  healthy year-old terrier mix found stray and liberated from her way-too-tight harness.  She didn't actually serve in the Air Force, but Libby thinks she fan fly!  She loves to bounce and run sprints. This active medium-sized dog (under 30 lbs.) loves company and wants to serve you forever….she  just needs a little basic obedience training.   Come to free sessions at the shelter when you adopt "Libby," ID#1391848.   She'll also leave spayed, vaccinated, micro-chipped, and licensed from Hillsborough County Animal Services.  Open Tuesday - Sunday at 440 N. Falkenburg Road, Tampa…

Name: Tara Breed: Pit Bull Age: Under 1 year Tara was found wandering the streets with no collar or microchip and no one to claim her. She is black with a white blaze down her nose and chest and has white feet. Her ears and tail are intact. Tara is looking for an active, fun-loving person with a fenced yard. She loves to play and take walks. Tara is in perfect health. She has been spayed and is negative for heartworms. She is up to date on shots. This intelligent dog is alert and learns quickly. Her personality is happy, affectionate and eager to please. She is good with bigger dogs. If you …

Trick-or-Treat, I'm real sweet … give me something good to eat!   My name is XANDER, a healthy year-old Dachshund-mix that loves attention.   I'm affectionate and get along great with others.  My Halloween costume is "the lost & found."    I arrived stray, and you can find me at Hillsborough County Animal Services (440 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa)  www.hillsboroughcounty.org/animalservices .   Adopt Tuesday - Sunday,  and also at the FALL PET ADOPTION EXPO (Nov. 5 @ the Fairgrounds).  Animal ID#1389596 -- all adoptables spay/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and more!

My name is BABY BRUNO, an 11-week old kitten rescued by animal care staff at the County shelter.  Like my costume?  I'm dressed as "hope" so that you might give me a chance, too!   I'll come fully neutered, vaccinated for rabies and licensed, micro-chipped and health checked.  Adopt Tuesday - Sunday at Hillsborough County Animal Services (440 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa) and also at the Fall Pet Adoption Expo Nov. 5.   I'm animal ID# 1387808.  www.hillsboroughcounty.org/animalservices  (813) 744-5660.

Name: Henry Breed:Chihuahua (?) Age: 5 years Poor little Henry's owner was put in jail and no one bothered to check on Henry, who was left alone without food or water in the owner's apartment for weeks. Finally, someone went in to check the apartment to find his skinny, little helpless body. He was taken to Miami Dade Animal Services rescued him from near death. Henry is current on shots and neutered. All he wants is a loving home with lots of TLC. He gets along with dogs and cats. Henry has been in a foster home for eight months and has blossomed. He walks well on a leash and loves car …

Name:   NikeBreed:   Boxer/Hound MixGender: MaleAge:      2-1/2 years Nike is a goofy boy who loves to play with stuffed toys and have his belly rubbed. He's housebroken, knows basic commands and is very eager to please. His name comes from the white swish of fur on his neck. An awesome companion for an active person or family, Nike gets along well with other dogs as long as he doesn't have to share his food bowl or toys. And he definitely prefers a forever home without cats. Nike is neutered, up-to-date on shots and micro-chipped. Critter Adoption & Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.), Ruskin, FL(813…

Name: PugslyBreed: Shar PeiGender: MaleAge: 2 years When he was rescued, Pugsly needed eye surgery and was heartworm positive but he has since been treated and is now ready to be adopted. His foster home has lots of dogs and a great fenced yard. He was very scared when he came in but he is responding like a thirsty man with the gallons of love he is receiving.  Pugsly would be best in a home with no small children and with an owner who understands the breed. Florida Shar Pei Rescue has an immediate need for foster homes. If you would like more information on fostering or adopting, check out …

Name:   MiaBreed:   Domestic Short HairGender: FemaleAge:     10 months Mia is a petite young female with soft gray fur, gorgeous soulful eyes and loads of pizzazz. She came to C.A.R.E. a few months ago along with four babies. The babies have been adopted and Mia is now looking for her own forever home. She's very playful, loves to snuggle, prefers being indoors and would be equally happy as your one and only or with another cat for company. Mia has been spayed, brought up-to-date on shots and micro-chipped. She's an abracadabra of a girl kitty. Come add a little magic to your world. Critter …

Name:  Elmo Breed: Collie/Greyhound Mix Gender: Male Age:  Almost 3 years. DOB: 10/10/2008 Elmo LOVES to play fetch. He's a great catcher, finds all the lost balls, and always returns them for the next throw! He also loves going for walks and playing in the water, be it at the beach, in a pool or just a water bucket. Elmo knows basic commands, is crate trained, walks well on a leash, knows how to shake paws, and knows how to say "I wuv you!" More than anything, Elmo would LOVE to find his forever home. He's still a youngster, so the ideal setting is a home where he'll go for daily walks or …

Name: Earl Breed: English Bulldog Age: 10 months Earl is a beautiful puppy who likes to play and jump. He will need basic training and to learn some manners. He does NOT like cats. Earl seems to be ok with other dogs and applications are being accepted on him now. Earl  is neutered, up to date on vaccines, on heartworm and flea prevention and has tons of puppy energy! If you are interested in making Earl part of your family contact Jennifer Aaron through floridaenglishbulldogrescue.com. Adoption fees vary from $150 to $500 depending on the bully.

Name: Huckleberry Breed: Hound mix Age: 7 years You can't say, "You ain't nuthin but a hound dog," since Huckleberry no ordinary hound. When Huckleberry was rescued from the shelter, he had a large tumor in the middle of his tail. The veterinarian solved that problem by docking it. So he's a 75-pound hound with a stubby tail like a poodle. What a great benefit for Huck to be able to wag endlessly without having to worry about what knick knacks his tail might brush off of the coffee table! Yes, he's an inside dog with impeccable manners. He's house trained, good with kids, other dogs and even …

Name: Molly Breed: German shepherd mix Age: Young Adult You will need plenty  of tennis balls and a good throwing arm if you are planning on making Molly your new shortstop! She has everything going for her but a home. Molly was dumped in a shelter after having pups, but Molly always sees the sunny side of life. Molly loves life and is grateful for a second chance, and to prove it she will not potty in the house. She loves to  sneak in bed and keep you feeling safe, or just hang out and watch TV with you.  Molly is very friendly to everyone she meets—men , women, children and all other dogs. …

Name: Sam (too) Breed: Labrador and Dalmatian mix Age: 2 years Weight: 56 pounds Sam(too) was left in the same shelter as another Sam that Dalmatian Rescue of Tampa Bay pulled this month. This sweet, little bit worried, LabraDal likes other dogs. He is playful and knows how to play fetch (yup, definitely Lab) and how to shake paws. He walks well on a leash and was good in the car. He took French fries gently from his foster mom's hand when offered. He lived as an inside dog and is house-trained and generally a good boy. Thunderstorms scare him a bit. Sam is neutered, up-to-date on …

Name: Misty Age: 11 months Misty is a very sweet natured kitty who is being fostered by a volunteer from Cat Crusaders. She has a congenital heart condition, resulting in her blood not receiving enough oxygen. It affects Misty only a little—she is more mellow than most kitties and does not play and run around much. She needs a quiet home. Misty is a quiet observer and likes to nap in her kitty bed or on a human's lap. She does get along really well with other cats. Misty is spayed, up to date on her shots, and is negative for FIV and FeLV If you are interested in Misty, contact Olya Grove at…