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Our Mutt Monday Dog Is As Sweet As Honey

Our Mutt Monday dog this is week is Honey and she is as sweet as honey. Meet Honey! And yes…she really is as sweet as honey. She is not high…

Mutt Monday Sweet As Honey

Mutt Monday Sweet As Honey

Pet Pal Animal Shelter

Our Mutt Monday dog this is week is Honey and she is as sweet as honey. Meet Honey! And yes...she really is as sweet as honey. She is not high energy, but will definitely insist on tons of cuddles and belly rubs! She will also be happy to toss around any squeaky toys you provide! Honey is a 2 year old, 42 pound Plott Hound mix.

Every Monday we highlight a dog that is available for adoption at Pet Pal Animal Shelter. Lucky is our Mutt Monday dog this week and he is available at Pet Pal Animal Shelter in St. Pete. Pet Pal's Mission Statement is, "Our mission is to rescue dogs and cats from shelters that may otherwise be euthanized due to time limitations, illness, injuries or lack of socialization and training. We are dedicated to educating the public about the pet overpopulation crisis, the importance of spaying/neutering and responsible pet ownership."

Finally, Pet Pal is open from Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. They are closed on Sunday and Monday. Pet Pal is located at 405 22nd Street South in St. Pete. They also have a thrift store that supports the efforts of the shelter.

When you go to a shelter to look for a animal, it will be emotional seeing all the dogs. Getting a animal is a huge life decision but it is also a very rewarding one as well.

5 Best Sports Bars In Pinellas To Watch Playoff Football

To almost everyone's surprise. The Buccaneers have made it to the playoffs. Many people said they would only win 6 games this year, but they managed to pull off a 9-8 record. So now the time comes to decide if you want to splurge for tickets to the game, watch at home, or surround yourself with other Bucs fans at a local sports bar.

We get it, gas, game tickets, parking, and stadium beers are so expensive. If you plan on going to the game, be prepared to drop close to $300 on tickets, parking, food, and beer. To help save some money, we reviewed the best sports bars in Pinellas County according to Visit St.Pete/Clearwater and narrowed down our favorites to go watch a playoff football game. You won't be finding Buffalo Wild Wings or Hooters on this list!

The Bucs are hosting the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday, January 15 at Raymond James Stadium. To our surprise, tickets were decently affordable compared to the Brady Era. But still, we understand how financially rough it is out there. Plus it's an even bigger hassle if you're working on Monday and/or live in Pinellas and don't want to deal with that Tampa traffic. Luckily, there are plenty of great sports bars all around Pinellas County. From St. Pete to Palm Harbor, there are plenty of places to catch the big game. If you ARE thinking about making it to the game, we have a handy hack that tells us when the best day to buy your tickets is.

Any places you think we should add to the list? Let us know on social media!

Here are the 5 Best Sports Bars In Pinellas To Watch Playoff Football

Ferg's St. Pete

We know that Ferg's is the spot to pregame at or watch the Rays, but their Tampa pride runs deep. There's no shortage of TVs or random activities to keep you occupied during half time!

LBC - Palm Harbor

With over 40 beers on tap and a mouth watering food menu this is a definite must stop on our list. The place is also decked out in TV's and even has a big projector screen and game audio takes over the restaurant on big game days.

Hurricane Eddie's Grill - Dunedin

Hurricane Eddie's is a secret Dunedin gem. This place has it all, big projection screens, 50 TV's, bar games, and the best wings in town.

Abe's Place

It is always good advice to eat where the locals eat, and the locals are flocking to Abe’s Place. With award winning wings and 44 beers on tap, it's a perfect spot to watch a football game.

Whiskey Wings

With locations in Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, and St. Pete, this is a great spot to catch an Tampa game.

Kevin is a member of Tampa Bay‘s Hometown Morning Krewe on 995 QYK. He has been with the station for 25 years, is a Tampa native, and went to Jesuit High School and USF. Go Bulls!. He is passionate about all things Tampa Bay. Kevin writes articles on the ongoing road projects around the Tampa Bay area, awards that Tampa Bay cities and businesses have won and country music happenings around the Bay area. He is always doing many things with his wife and kids. He loves to read books and play video games in his spare time.