Adoptable Dog of the Week: Pretty Boy is a Shy Guy

This week's adoptable dog is Pretty Boy, a red pit bull mix.

Pretty Boy (ID# A053013) is a two-year-old neutered male who is shy but loving. He will sit for a treat and is house trained. It take him a little while to get to know people and to warm up with them, but when he does he is a lover boy. Pretty Boy has been with Manatee County Animal Services since Sept. 5 when he was picked up by Animal Services.

You can visit Pretty Boy at the county's downtown adoption center. Adoptions, which include spay/neuter, vaccinations, health check, and microchip, are $80 for dogs, plus a $15 license fee for Manatee County residents, and $40 for cats, plus the license fee. The downtown adoption center is open  from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

For more information, visit www.mymanatee.org/pets or call 941-742-5824. The animal services webpage features updated photos and descriptions of the pets available for adoption. Pet owners can also use the site to locate missing pets.

Pets are also available for adoption locally at:

• Animal Network Inc. at Petsmart, 4425 14th St. W.
• Humane Society of Manatee County, 2515 Tamiami Trail
• Bishop Animal Shelter SPCA, 5718 21st Ave. W.
• Gulf Shore Animal League at Pet Supermarket, 6908 Manatee Ave W.
• Nates Place Dog and Cat Adoption Center, 8435 Cooper Creek Blvd.
• Also look up local rescue groups, such as Royal Rescue, through Petfinder.com. Other rescue groups with great dogs include Canine Castaways and Underdog Rescue.