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The Pet Resource Center waived all adoption fees at its Saturday, Oct. 17 Halloween event in Tampa.
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Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center held its Paw-loween event on Saturday, Oct. 17. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The shelter waived all adoption fees that day. Visitors met dogs and cats that were available for adoption.
A costume contest for shelter pets started at 2 p.m. Visitors could trick or treat at decorated trunks with local organizations. The event also had a photo booth.
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The Pet Resource Center is at 440 N. Falkenburg Rd., Tampa, FL 33619.
On Oct. 15, the county said the shelter had more than 260 dogs available for adoption. It also had more than 170 cats.
The Pet Resource Center is the only open-admissions shelter in Hillsborough County. It accepts all dogs and cats, regardless of age, breed, size, or medical condition. County property tax dollars fund part of the shelter.
If you want to adopt, you can view adoptable pets at HCFL.gov/Adopt. The shelter posts weekly featured pets on Facebook and Instagram at @PRCPets.
FDOT crews close US 301 lanes at night for repaving and Big Bend Road work through Thursday, October 22.
On Oct. 15, the county administrator extended the state of local emergency as crews increased mosquito treatments.
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Nearby counties, cities, FDACS and the CDC sent crews, helicopters and staff to help Hillsborough control mosquitoes.
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Hillsborough County Mosquito Management said outdoor decorations can collect rainwater and become mosquito breeding sites.
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