Zara

Available

3-7 years|Yellow Labrador Retriever|Female|Medium|Tampa, FL

Zara

Available

3-7 years|Yellow Labrador Retriever|Female|Medium|Tampa, FL

About Zara

Hi i'm Daisy! Interested in sharing a Kong full of peanut butter? Come meet me at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay! I came in as a stray, but I'm waiting for my new home!

About Yellow Labrador Retriever Dogs

Yellow Labrador Retrievers are the golden-coated variety of America's most popular breed. They share all the wonderful traits of Labs including a friendly nature, intelligence, and eagerness to please. Their warm, golden coat ranges from light cream to fox red.

Adopting a Yellow Lab means gaining a loyal, joyful companion who brings sunshine into your home. They are exceptional with children, easy to train, and always ready for the next adventure. Their gentle temperament and versatility make them the quintessential family dog.

Temperament

FriendlyOutgoingActiveGentle

Size

Large (55-80 lbs)

Exercise

High

Good With

Kids, Dogs, Cats

Lifespan

11-13 years

Health notes: Prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, obesity, and exercise-induced collapse. Regular vet checkups and maintaining a healthy weight are important.

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Adopting in Tampa, FL

Tampa's warm climate and outdoor lifestyle make it a great city for pet adoption. With numerous shelters and rescue groups throughout the Bay Area, you'll find wonderful animals looking for loving homes.

From the 2.6-mile Tampa Riverwalk to dog beaches on Davis Islands and Picnic Island, Tampa offers adopted pets a sun-filled, active life year-round. Adopt and enjoy the Florida sunshine together.

Local Climate & Pet Care

Winter

52°F to 72°F

Dec – Feb

Tampa winters are mild and pleasant, making them the best months for pet-friendly activities. The Riverwalk, Davis Islands dog beach, and Picnic Island are all ideal destinations. Occasional cold fronts can bring cooler mornings, but most days are comfortable for outdoor adventures.

Spring

58°F to 85°F

Mar – May

Spring brings warming temperatures and increasing humidity. Outdoor pet activities are pleasant in the morning hours before the heat builds. Mosquito activity begins ramping up, making year-round heartworm prevention essential in the Tampa Bay area.

Summer

75°F to 92°F

Jun – Aug

Hot, humid summers with daily afternoon thunderstorms mean walking early morning or evening only. Hurricane season requires a pet emergency plan with supplies stocked. Mosquitoes are at peak levels, reinforcing the need for year-round heartworm prevention.