Welcome to Friends of Strays

Friends of Strays is a non-profit, volunteer organization founded in September 1978 in St. Petersburg, FL, dedicated to the care and adoption of homeless pets.

Our organization is funded by individual contributions, wills, bequests, memberships, and proceeds from our Thrift Shoppe in Pinellas Park. Friends of Strays provides services to the most needy section of our pet population, the homeless animals of Pinellas County. These services include the daily care, sterilization and temporary Animal Shelter until Adoption of the pet can be arranged. The primary goal of Friends of Strays is to stop the reproduction of homeless cats and dogs who are abandoned and left to roam, unable to care for themselves. We are active in programs which educate the public about humane treatment and care of animals. Friends of Strays is a no-kill animal organization dedicated to caring for those who cannot speak for themselves - our voiceless friends - the animals.

News/Events

Saturday Jan 28th $4.00 Fill-a-Bag Clothing SALE!

We provide the bags and you stuff them as full as you can... Read more

Published 01/20/2012

Pet PAQ is back Saturday, February 11th

PetPAQ Vaccination Clinic will be at the Friends of Strays Thrift Shoppe Saturday, February 11th from 2:30 - 4pm. Take advantage of their High Quality, Low Cost Vaccines, Heartworm Tests, and Nail Trims. 3660 Gandy Blvd.Pinellas Park, FL 33781  (Next to Dunkin Donuts)   Hope to see you there! ... Read more

Published 01/16/2012

Help Friends of Strays, and Give Creative Gifts to Your Loved Ones

This holiday season, Friends of Strays, Inc. is promoting creative gift ideas that benefit the homeless animal population of Pinellas County.  If you don’t know what to buy for the person who has everything, Friends of Strays suggests that you make your gift memorable and meaningful by making a donation in honor of a loved one, a pet, or... Read more

Published 12/19/2011

Thrift Shoppe

Come support the animals in our shelter by shopping at our Thrift Shoppe in Pinelllas Park. All proceeds help continue the Friends of Strays mission. We have a wide range of items – books, bedding, linens, glassware, gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories for Men & Women. We have Children’s and Plus Sizes also. Every day there is something new, so stop by often! read more


Foster Program

Do you have the time and space to provide temporary homes for animals until permanent, loving homes are found?

Friends of Strays provides all necessary training, cages, formula, and pet food. All you need to provide is temporary love and care. You can have all of the enjoyment of watching the kittens grow and play without the long-term commitment. Become a Foster today! read more