At Kennel to Couch, our mission has always been clear: give at-risk pit bulls the second chance they deserve by removing barriers to adoption and offering long-term support. Now, we’re thrilled to announce our newest partnership with one of Florida’s most respected animal welfare organizations—the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
This collaboration marks a major step forward in our efforts to change the narrative around pit bulls and get more of these incredible dogs out of shelters and into loving homes.
A Shared Mission: Saving Lives, One Pit Bull at a Time
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB) has served the Tampa community since 1912, and their impact is nothing short of extraordinary. With a state-of-the-art animal hospital, active adoption programs, and a passionate team of staff and volunteers, HSTB saves thousands of animals each year.
Our partnership focuses on one specific but deeply misunderstood group: pit bull-type dogs. Too often, these dogs are overlooked in shelters due to lingering misconceptions and breed discrimination. Together with HSTB, Kennel to Couch will sponsor select pit bulls, providing them with the visibility, support, and resources they need to thrive—and get adopted.
What Kennel to Couch Sponsorship Means
Through this partnership, sponsored pit bulls at HSTB will receive:
- Behavioral support and enrichment to keep them mentally and emotionally healthy while they wait for their forever homes.
- Marketing and promotion through Kennel to Couch’s platforms, helping these dogs reach more potential adopters.
- Post-adoption support that helps families succeed with their new pet, including resources, training tips, and access to community support.
- Advocacy aimed at changing the way pit bulls are perceived, one dog at a time.
We don’t just get dogs adopted—we help keep them adopted by setting up both dogs and adopters for long-term success.
Why Pit Bulls?
Pit bulls are some of the most loyal, affectionate, and intelligent dogs you’ll ever meet. Unfortunately, due to years of negative media portrayal and discriminatory policies, they are often the last to be adopted and the first to be euthanized in crowded shelters.
At Kennel to Couch, we believe that a dog’s behavior should define its future—not its breed label. Our sponsorship model is designed to spotlight the loving, adoptable dogs who are too often overlooked.
A Community-Centered Approach
The Humane Society of Tampa Bay shares our belief that compassion, education, and proactive support are the keys to saving lives. With their extensive reach in the Tampa community and our nationwide advocacy for pit bulls, this partnership brings together the best of both worlds: boots-on-the-ground rescue work with a national platform for awareness and change.
Together, we are building a bridge between pit bulls and the families waiting to love them.
How You Can Help
You don’t need to live in Tampa to be part of this life-saving work. Here’s how you can get involved:
- Adopt: If you’re in the Tampa Bay area, visit humanesocietytampa.org to meet the amazing pit bulls waiting for homes.
- Donate: Support Kennel to Couch’s efforts to sponsor more dogs by making a tax-deductible contribution.
- Share: Help change perceptions by spreading the word about our mission and the loving dogs we represent.
- Follow Us: Stay up to date on newly sponsored dogs and their adoption journeys through our social media platforms.
A Brighter Future for Tampa’s Pit Bulls
Every pit bull deserves a chance to be seen for who they really are: loving, loyal, and eager to be part of a family. With our new partnership with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Kennel to Couch is doubling down on that promise—and we couldn’t be more excited to see what’s next.
Together, we’re proving that when communities, shelters, and advocates come together, we don’t just save lives—we change them.
Visit KenneltoCouch.org to meet our sponsored dogs or donate today to help us expand our impact even further.
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