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Humane Society hosts photography contest for kids

CLEARWATER - In honor of Be Kind to Animals Week, the Humane Society of Pinellas is hosting a photography contest for kids.

Save Our Strays hosts social for volunteers

CLEARWATER - Save Our Strays, - a nonprofit, no-kill organization dedicated to finding homes for cats and kittens - will host a social for its volunteers and those who may be interested in volunteering.

Speaking of Pets - Acupuncture for pets gaining popularity

As our pets enjoy longer lives, we as pet owners and veterinarians are constantly looking for additional tools to improve the quality and quantity of their lives. One such tool is veterinary acupuncture.

Featured pet

Little Puppy, a 5-year-old rat terrier mix is Tampa Bay Newspapers' May pet of the month. Her humans are Allen and Pepir Jernigan of Seminole.

Trivia Night to benefit SPCA

LARGO - Trivia Night at the Shelter will be presented Saturday, May 11, 8 p.m., at SPCA Tampa Bay, 9099 130th Ave. N.

SPOT offers special on spay, neuter program

PINELLAS PARK - Stop Pet Overpopulation Together is offering a special spay and neuter program for those on food stamps and Medicaid this summer.

Morgan named FVMA president-elect

BELLEAIR BLUFFS - The Florida Veterinary Medical Association recently installed Dr. Donald H. Morgan as its president-elect for 2013-14.

SPCA changing admission process April 30

LARGO - Effective April 30, people turning their pets into SPCA Tampa Bay will receive more personalized service via phone ahead of their admission appointment.

Speaking of Pets - Vet says pet food labels are terrible

In a recent column, Dr. Kim Donovan discussed some of the trickery that goes into the ingredient list of a pet food. Unfortunately, the shenanigans with labeling don't end there.

Featured pets

Congratulations to Dani and Billy for winning Tampa Bay Newspapers' April Pet of the Month prize. These adorable mastiff puppies belong to Angela Hunt of Seminole and come from the same breeder in Minnesota, though they were adopted at different times.