Over 300 dogs will be available to meet and adopt on the spot
Wagging tails and happy hearts will once again fill the Florida Strawberry Festival Fairgrounds. From May 29 to May 31, the 4th Annual Mega Dog Adoption Event returns for a weekend full of furry fun and fresh starts.
Animal shelters from across the Tampa Bay area - including Hillsborough, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, and Sumter Counties - are teaming up to help hundreds of lovable dogs find their forever homes. Each day, more than 300 adoption-ready dogs of all sizes, ages, and personalities will be available to meet, greet, and go home with new families.
Thanks to support from the Team Godwin Foundation, the Pet Resources Foundation, and the Florida Strawberry Festival, all available dogs will be vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped, with all adoption fees waived.
The event will take place at the Grimes Family Agricultural Center, 2508 W. Oak Ave., Plant City, FL 33563, with doors open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday.
This year, the event will also feature an Extravaganza Day on Saturday, May 30, with additional activities and partnerships for families to enjoy. There will be food trucks, vendors (including local trainers, boarding facilities, groomers, etc.), touch-a-truck with Plant City Fire Rescue, OneBlood Blood Bus for donations, and a meet-and-greet with the presenting sponsor, Chris Godwin, of Team Godwin Foundation and wide-receiver for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers!
This is more than just a great opportunity to welcome a new best friend into your home - it's a chance to give a shelter dog the second chance they deserve. Every adoption not only changes a dog's life but also makes room for another one in need.
So, whether you're searching for a loyal walking buddy, snuggly couch companion, or playful pal for the kids, your perfect pup might just be waiting for you at the Mega Dog Adoption Event!
To browse a full list of PRC pets, visit the PRC online kennel.