We’re excited to share an important milestone in our mission to create a more humane Tampa Bay.
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB) and the Humane Society of Pinellas (HSP) are officially joining forces, bringing together two trusted organizations with a shared vision: saving more lives and supporting more families throughout our region. Beginning January 2, 2026, we will operate as The Humane Society of Tampa Bay, with two locations serving the community — our Hillsborough Campus and Pinellas Campus.
Why This Merger Matters
This decision comes after years of collaboration and a deep alignment in values. By uniting our teams, programs, and resources, we are strengthening our ability to serve animals and the people who love them—today and for generations to come.
“This merger allows us to save more lives and serve more families than ever before,” said Sherry Silk, CEO. “Together, we can respond faster to animals in crisis, provide greater access to affordable pet care, and deliver a deeper impact in the communities we serve.”
What This Means for Animals and Families
Saving More Lives
By combining medical teams, shelter operations, and lifesaving resources, we can expand access to veterinary care, improve emergency response, and help more animals find loving homes. A coordinated system means greater impact and stronger outcomes for animals in need.
Helping Families Stay Together
Pets are family. Through expanded affordable veterinary services, pet food assistance, and community support programs, we can help keep pets with the families who love them—reducing unnecessary surrenders and strengthening the human–animal bond across Tampa Bay.
Stronger Community Programs
With a unified volunteer and staff network, we’ll grow the reach of critical initiatives like TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) for community cats and humane education programs for children. These efforts are essential to reducing pet overpopulation and inspiring compassion in the next generation.
A More Sustainable Future
By reducing duplication and streamlining operations, this merger allows donor dollars to go further. Shared resources mean more funding can be directed straight to lifesaving programs and animal welfare initiatives.
Moving Forward—Together
This is more than a merger. It’s a commitment to collaboration, compassion, and community. We’re incredibly grateful to our supporters, volunteers, and partners who make this work possible.
“We invite the Tampa Bay community to stand with us in this new chapter,” said Silk. “Your support will amplify our impact and help us build a more compassionate future—together.”
To learn more about what this merger means and how you can be part of this exciting next step, visit HumaneSocietyTampa.org/better-together.
