Paws for a Cause: Spend a Couple of Hours Saturday Washing a Dog

Manatee County Animal Services is hosting a dog washing event to give the dogs there a little pampering and a better look for adoptions. Cats need some grooming too, so grab some old towels or cat combs and come on out.

Manatee County's No Kill effort is ahead of schedule and volunteers and staffers at Manatee County Animal Services want to keep the momentum going and also give some of the dogs and cats at the shelter a little tender loving care. Manatee County Animal Services is hosting a dog washing event Saturday at 10 a.m. for dogs at the shelter. County Commissioner Carol Whitmore put out a call for volunteers and is donating bottles of shampoo to the efforst, as well as her own skills as a dog washer.She's hoping other volunteers will join the effort so that every dog gets a bath. The dogs will smell sweeter, be a little perkier and get some attention from volunteers who are willing to spend some time giving the a little TLC. And anyone who wants to…

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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Cheeky Wants to be a Lap Dog

She's just one of the pets up for adoption at the county's downtown center.

This week's adoptable dog is Cheeky, a chocolate and white pit bull mix who is a love. Cheeky, a two-year-old spayed female, loves to be around people and is delighted to sit on your lap. Cheeky is a happy and curious girl who wants to please. She has been with Manatee County Animal Services since April 27. You can visit Cheeky at the county's downtown adoption center today or next week. The downtown adoption center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. July is a great month to adopt. Manatee County Animal Services is showing its patriotism by offering “Red, White and Blue” specials for the month of July. Adoption fees for both dogs and cats are $35,  a huge savings to the public with $55 off dogs and $35 off cats. In …

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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Leo Loves a Lap

He's just one of the pets up for adoption at the county's downtown center.

This week's adoptable cat is Leo, a gray and black tiger. Leo is a one-and-a-half year old neutered male who loves to snuggle on a lap. He has been with Manatee County Animal Services since June 5 when he was picked up as a stray. You can visit Leo at the Manatee County Animal Services downtown adoption center this week. The downtown center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. July is a great month to adopt a cat. All adoptions are $35 in July. This is a huge savings to the public with $55 off dogs and $35 off cats. Adoptions at Manatee County Animal Services include spay/neuter, vaccinations, health check, microchip and current rabies certificate/tag. This adoption special is another step in the County’s plan to become…

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Kittens Abound at Manatee County Animal Services

Animal Network dropped off a new batch of kittens the organization has been fostering just in time for a day designed to honor the no-kill effort. All animals are available for $10 each.

Manatee County Animal Services will join a nationwide effort today to empty the shelters the right way. Adorable puppies, kittens, cats and dogs – all available for adoption – will put their best paw forward to encourage residents to open their hearts and homes and adopt. Animal Services is hosting an adoption event where all of these puppies, kittens, cats and dogs are available for adoption for just $10 each. This adoption fee includes spay/neuter, health check, vaccinations, microchip and license certificate/tag. This adoption special will be available at both the Downtown Bradenton and Palmetto locations from 10 am to 4 pm. Our Palmetto address is 305 - 25th Street West; Downtown Bradenton address is 1002 B - Manatee Avenue West. For …

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Carolyn and Cricket

12:55 pm on Monday, June 11, 2012

Those kittens are so sweet. God knew what he was doing when he made babies   more ›

Bradenton's 5 Things to Know Today: April 14

This weekend is full of good causes: Help raise money for a camp to help drug addicted children, go on a scavenger hunt for the Gulf Coast Animal League or have brunch at the Village of the Arts.

1. Kris Weiskopf, Director of Manatee County Animal Services is the keynote speaker for the Save 90 conference at Hillsborough Community College. His story shows in a very direct and unequivocal way that the No Kill Equation works, and works quickly, even under adverse subtropic conditions. Manatee County has made log strides toward the Save 90 goal. The conference is an opportunity to support No Kill in Manatee and to support spreading the effort to Hillsborough County. Here is the link for the ticket page. 2. Dozens of local athletes and fitness buffs will cycle indoors at Bradenton’s Go Legs Cycle Studio, 3549 53rd Avenue West, to help raise funds for The Moyer Foundation’s Camp Mariposa™ Florida, supporting children in Sarasota and …

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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Gabby is a Friendly Kitty

She's just one of the animals available for adoption at the downtown adoption center.

This week's adoptable cat is Gabby, a beautiful gray domestic short haired spayed female. Gabby is a year old and loves to visit with people. She has been with Manatee County Animal Services since Jan. 11 when she was found as a stray. You can visit Gabby at the county's downtown adoption center this week. The downtown center is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Manatee County Animal Services is offering a Build-a-Family adoption special through April. Adopt any pet at the regular adoption fee and choose a second pet for just $10, mix or match. Adoptions include spay/neuter, vaccinations, health check, microchip and current rabies certificate/tag. This adoption special is another step in the County’s plan to become a no…

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