Jul 5, 2024 - Culture

Pet of the week: Meet Cinnamon the basset hound-shepherd mix

Kathryn Varn

A light brown dog with perked-up ears looking at the camera and wearing a lei of pink flowers — Look at that totally boop-able snoot. Photo: Courtesy of Pinellas County Animal Services

It's Friday, and that means we're featuring another adorable Tampa Bay pet up for adoption.

Why it matters: Animal shelters across the area — and the country — are filling as more pet owners, facing economic challenges like inflation and housing costs, are surrendering their pets.

Meet Cinnamon, an 8-year-old basset hound-shepherd mix.

This always-smiling boy is sweet with a hint of playful spice and is easy on a leash, his caretakers say.
He's vision-impaired but can make out shadows to get around. He's also housebroken, neutered and vaccinated.

Does Cinnamon sound like your good boy? Contact Pinellas County Animal Services at (727) 582-2600 or visit the adoption center (hours here) at 12450 Ulmerton Road in Largo.

Of note: As we reported, several local shelters are grappling with outbreaks of dog flu.

Pinellas Animal Services, where Cinnamon lives, has not had any cases.
The agency has also waived all adoption fees while the shelter undergoes renovations.

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Pet of the week: Meet Cinnamon the basset hound-shepherd mix

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