Animal advocates press for Hillsborough shelter funding
By The BriefBrief
Animal advocates packed a Hillsborough County budget hearing Thursday night at the Frederick B. Karl County Center, urging commissioners to keep a promise to fund an upgraded pet shelter. More than 30 people spoke during public comment, and a Change.org petition has nearly 6,000 signatures.
WHO:Animal Advocates of Hillsborough County and other animal advocates; Hillsborough County commissioners
WHAT:Advocates urged county commissioners to fund and move forward with a newly improved pet shelter.
WHEN:Sep 10, 2026
WHERE:Hillsborough County
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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