Hillsborough Paw-loween Offers Fee-Waived Pet Adoptions October 17

Hillsborough County’s Pet Resource Center will host Paw-loween Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 440 N. Falkenburg Road in Tampa. The shelter will waive all adoption fees for the day.

A costume contest featuring PRC pets starts at 2 p.m. Visitors will also find trunk-or-treat activities with local organizations and a festive photo booth. The county’s October 15 announcement reported more than 260 dogs and 170 cats available for adoption. View adoptable pets and review the event announcement before visiting.