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Oct 27, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
Tampa shelter’s longest-waiting dog is adopted
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Pinto, a 3-to-5-year-old dog who had waited more than 370 days at Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center, was adopted Tuesday after shelter staff featured him as part of a campaign tied to the Rays’ elimination game. The effort also highlighted Valerie, a 6-year-old dog who has spent three months at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
WHO: Pinto, Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center staff and an adopter
WHAT: Pinto was adopted after shelter staff highlighted his long wait for a home.
WHEN: Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 3:40 PM ET
WHERE: Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center, Tampa Bay, Florida
WHY: Shelter staff highlighted long-waiting dogs to encourage the community to consider animals needing extra support, using the Rays’ underdog postseason narrative.
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