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Humane Society of Manatee County Animal shelter in Bradenton, FL

Who We Are

We are a no-kill shelter funded strictly on donations and grants.Our dogs have indoor and outdoor kennels along with a small play area attatched to the building and another off leash area where they can romp with their playmates and volunteers.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Humane Society of Manatee County is to create a "No-Kill Community" where animals receive the compassion and respect they deserve

Our ongoing mission is to help all the animals in Manatee County by:

Reducing the pet over-population problem by providing several different spay/neuter programs..

Sheltering homeless animals until a "forever home" is found. There is no time limit on the animals that are waiting to be adopted at our shelter. They stay either at the shelter or in a foster home. Volunteers and foster homes are always desperately needed.

Empowering the community, through education, (children, as well as adults) to be responsible animal advocates.



PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Low Cost Spay/Neuter is available through our clinic. Some Manatee County residents may qualify for free surgeries, but low cost is available to anyone, no residency or income qualifications required. Fees range from $35-$50 for cats and $55-$65 for dogs. Proof of current rabies vaccinations is required. Other services available at time of surgery. Call 941-747-8808 x 302 for an appointment. Surgery is done Monday thru Friday.



ADOPTION PROGRAM – We encourage the public to visit our adoption center to work with our staff to find the perfect match to become a new addition to your home..


TNR PROGRAM - Trap/Neuter/Release Program. Cats (feral) at large are spayed or neutered; vaccinated for rabies and distemper, ear-notched for identification purposes at no cost. This is available to people who agree to become the owner, take responsibility for future care, health and maintenance of the cat. TNR clinics are held one Sundat a month, please call 941-747-8808 x 309 for more information.


FOOD PROGRAM - Dog and cat food is readily available at no cost for people experiencing temporary financial problems.

Contact
Address
2515 14th Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
Donation We rely 100% on individual and corporate donations as well as some grants. We do not receive funds from any government, state, county or national organization. Please visit our website and click on donations to help us care for our animals.
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Meet their adoptable pets

2515 14th Street West

Bradenton, FL 34205

Hours of Operation

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Humane Society of Manatee County

We'll also keep you updated on Toe Beans 24-2806's adoption status with email updates.
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Toe Beans 24-2806

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 3 mos
Bradenton, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Hickory 23-6584 HW+'s adoption status with email updates.
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Hickory 23-6584 HW+

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 yrs 9 mos
Bradenton, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Bananas 24-2734's adoption status with email updates.
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Bananas 24-2734

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 13 yrs 3 mos
Bradenton, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Sammi #22-5655's adoption status with email updates.
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Sammi #22-5655

Mixed Breed (Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 11 mos
Bradenton, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Confetti 24-2912's adoption status with email updates.
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Confetti 24-2912

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Bradenton, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Cindy #23-3599's adoption status with email updates.
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Cindy #23-3599

Mixed Breed (Large)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 2 mos
Bradenton, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Kale 24-2729's adoption status with email updates.
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Kale 24-2729

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Bradenton, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Jesse 24-3650's adoption status with email updates.
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Jesse 24-3650

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 mos
Bradenton, FL

Shelter FAQs

Manatee County Florida
Sarasota County Florida

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Submit Application
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoptions:
For more information on our adoptable pets, please call 941-747-8808 x 312. Be sure to check back often, as we frequently get new animals into the shelter. Please email or call the shelter to check the status of an available animal. All adopters MUST visit the shelter and complete all paperwork in person.

Requirements to Adopt:
-Identification Card
-Secondary Proof of Address
-Verbal or Written Approval from Landlord or HOA
-Proof of Current Rabies Vaccine for Currently Owned Pets
-If you are adopting a dog over 6 months old, please bring your resident dogs in for a meet and greet.

Adoption Fees:
-Kittens (< 6 months): $95
-Adult Cats (6 months – 6 years): $75
-Senior Cats (6 years & up): $45
-Puppies (< 6 months): $190
-Adult Dogs Under 25 lbs. (6 months – 6 years): $165
-Senior Dogs Under 25 lbs. (6 years & up): $90
-Adult Dogs Over 25 lbs. (6 months – 6 years): $150
-Senior Dogs Over 25 lbs. (6 years & up): $100
-Heartworm Positive Dogs: Adoption Fee + $50

What Adoption Fees Include:
-Cost of spaying and neutering
-Microchip
-Initial Deworming
-Up-to-Date Vaccinations
-FELV/FIV Test (felines only)
-Heartworm Test (canines only)
-6 months of Heartworm Prevention (canines only)

Adoption application

https://humanemanatee.org/shelter/adoption-procedures-and-guidelines/

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We'll also keep you updated on Wyatt (& Wynnona)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Wyatt (& Wynnona)

English Spot

Male, Adult
Holiday, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Billi Jo & Bobbi Jo's adoption status with email updates.
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Billi Jo & Bobbi Jo

Japanese Chin/Shih Tzu

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Redington Beach, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Miss Claire's adoption status with email updates.
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Miss Claire

Golden Retriever

Female, Young
Valrico, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Chuck's adoption status with email updates.
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Chuck

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 4 mos
St. Petersburg, FL
We'll also keep you updated on PRINGLE's adoption status with email updates.
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PRINGLE

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 7 yrs
Palmetto, FL
We'll also keep you updated on Hopper's adoption status with email updates.
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Hopper

Chihuahua/Dachshund

Male, 2 yrs
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