As the founder of Rescue Pink, I’ve been volunteering and partnering with Pinellas County Animal Services since 2009. I also support other local shelters—including the Humane Society of Pinellas and Friends of Strays—through fostering, fundraising, and media outreach.
Rescue Pink’s mission is to reduce euthanasia and pet homelessness by promoting and funding spay/neuter programs. We've sponsored high-volume events in collaboration with respected veterinary clinics, fixing up to 50 animals in a single day. Since our founding, Rescue Pink has helped over 1,900 dogs and cats through spay/neuter, medical care, fostering, and rehoming.
We were proud to be featured on Bay News 9’s Everyday Heroes:
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In 2024, I launched a low-cost spay/neuter program in partnership with Harmony Vet Care and Operation Snip. Rescue Pink covers most of the cost, making these essential services accessible to pet owners in need. Since February 2023, we’ve fixed over 620 dogs and cats. With an average litter size of eight, that’s nearly 5,000 unwanted animals prevented—plus many more when you account for future generations. This is a one-of-a-kind program in Tampa Bay, and the need has never been greater. Shelters are full, and animals are still being euthanized. We’re actively seeking sponsors to keep this vital program going.
I’m also committed to driving legislative change. I founded the Animal Justice Task Force to address the widespread lack of accountability in animal cruelty cases. We monitor prosecutions, advocate for the full enforcement of existing laws, and track how elected officials vote on animal welfare. Our goal is to empower the public to support candidates who truly protect animals.
Fox News recently featured the Animal Justice Task Force:
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Over the years, I’ve worked on several key ordinance changes in Pinellas County:
I was honored to receive the Animal Hero of the Year Award from Florida Voices for Animals in 2025, and the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award for logging over 4,000 volunteer hours with Pinellas County Animal Services. My work there included fostering, walking dogs, and launching and managing their Facebook page for six years.
Rescue Pink is 100% donation-based. Your support means everything to us and helps ensure we can continue our mission of prevention, protection, and progress—for the animals and for our community.
Elizabeth Olson
Founder, Rescue Pink & Animal Justice Task Force
Your support and contributions will enable us to continue helping people with spaying/neutering and preventative vet care. Many of our recipients are veterans, the elderly and low income, and truly appreciate the help we provide. Assistance can sometimes be the difference needed to keep the pets in the family and out of a shelter.