Shelter Upgrades in Jeopardy | Tampa News

Hillsborough County’s aging pet shelter is crumbling—flood-prone, unheated, and without AC—while promised upgrades hang in the balance after the county poured billions into the new Rays stadium. With just $240 million left in a $600 million budget for community needs—including a $35 million shelter overhaul—advocates like John Marinello are sounding the alarm, wearing protest shirts and rallying 5,200 signatures to demand accountability. Conflicting messages from officials muddy the waters, but activists aren’t backing down—they’re heading to Thursday’s budget meeting to ensure animals get the care they deserve. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/295641f2f9f78501