By KRISTEN LEVINE Tribune correspondent

SPCA Tampa Bay is coordinating a bowl-a-thon to raise money for its homeless and abused animals. Teams of five bowlers each are signing up; all ages are invited to participate.

If you preregister by Tuesday, the cost is $125 per team. In addition to registration, each participant is required to collect a minimum donation of $30.

The Pet Bowl will be held from noon to 5 p.m. March 25 at Seminole Lanes, 8668 Park Blvd.N., Seminole.

Bowlers receive a Pet Bowl shirt, lunch and one ticket for the chance drawing. Balls and shoe rentals are also included. Each team bowls three games. Prizes are awarded to individuals and teams with the most donations collected.

To register, call (727) 586-3591, Ext. 163, or e-mail Maria Walkiewicz at . You can also register online at http://www.spcatampabay.org.

Write to pet-lifestyle expert Kristen Levine at Fetching Communications, P.O. Box 222, Tarpon Springs FL 34688; fax at (727) 934-6451