Adoptable Pet Of The Week

Adoptable Dog of the Week: Adele is a Happy Girl

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

This week's adoptable dog is Adele, a tan and white pit bull mixl. Adele, a two year old spayed female, loves to play ball and she loves to be with people. She will sit for a treat and loves to please. Adele has been with Manatee County Animal Services since March 14, when she was transferred from Sarasota. You can visit Adele 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. This is a great month to adopt Wendy. Manatee County Animal Services is offering a $60 adoption fee for dogs through June. Check out other dogs as well. Animal Services is offering a few dogs free to good homes. Check out Tucker: He's a great boy and free to a great home. …

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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Casper Needs a Home

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

This week's adoptable cat is Casper, a domestic shorthair. Casper's friends at Manatee County Animal Services aren't sure how old she is, but she has been with them since May 20. They do know that just like the cartoon ghost with the same name, she's friendly. Casper is available for adoption the county's downtown adoption center. Animal services will honor all active and retired United States military personnel by offering half-price adoption fees for dogs and cats in the month of July. 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 …

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Military Personnel Can Adopt Pets for Half Off in July

County offers promotion as it moves toward its goal of making Manatee a no-kill community.

Fresh off a successful adoption special last month, Manatee County Animal Services is offering half-price adoption fees for military personnel in July in the hopes of finding homes for more dogs and cats. All active and retired United States military personnel can adopt pets from the county this month for half the cost — normally $80 for dogs and $60 for cats. "Everyone needs a pet, or three,” said Animal Services Chief Kris Weiskopf in a news release. “Giving current and retired military half off the adoption fee is only a small token of our gratitude for their service to our country. We have a number of family-friendly dogs and cats at both of our two facilities." The initiative is another step in the county’s plan to become a no-kill …

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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Jasper

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

This week's adoptable cat is Jasper, medium-haired cat. Jasper, who is about three years old, was picked up by Manatee County Animal Services on May 24 and was initially believed to be a feral cat. But he's well-adjusted, friendly and looking for a new home. His friends at animal services also say he's not afraid to voice his opinions. Animal services will honor all active and retired United States military personnel by offering half-price adoption fees for dogs and cats in the month of July. They've also waived the adoption fee for cats in June to commemorate the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month. Throughout the month, cat adoptions will be available at no charge, a $60 value. Adoptions …

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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Princess

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

This week's adoptable dog is Princess, a black-and-white labrador retriever mix. Princess is about a year and a half old and has been with Manatee County Animal Services since May 26, when she was picked up from a 14th Street West residence as a cruelty case. She's very affectionate and playful. Animal services will honor all active and retired United States military personnel by offering half-price adoption fees for dogs and cats in the month of July. They've also waived the adoption fee for cats in June to commemorate the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month. Throughout the month, cat adoptions will be available at no charge, a $60 value. Adoptions of cats 6 months and older will also be …

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Jen Bartolone

5:36 pm on Saturday, June 25, 2011

Shes so cute, someone please adopt her!   more ›

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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Billybob Needs a Home

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

This week's adoptable pet is Billybob, a 3-month-old hound mix. Billybob was found in Myakka City last month as a stray. He's a friendly guy who loves to have his belly rubbed. 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. Animal services is waiving the adoption fee for cats in June to commemorate the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month.  Throughout the month, cat adoptions will be available at no charge, a $60 value. Adoptions of cats 6 months and older will also be free in June at the Humane Society of …

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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Sierra Needs a Home

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

This week's adoptable pet is Sierra, a black, domestic shorthaired cat. Sierra, how is about 14 months old, has been with animal services since August, when her owner surrendered her. She gets along well with the other cats at the county's downtown animal shelter. Animal services is waiving the adoption fee for cats in June to commemorate the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month.  Throughout the month, cat adoptions will be available at no charge, a $60 value. Adoptions of cats 6 months and older will also be free in June at the Humane Society of Manatee County, which hosts its "Purr-a-Palooza" from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit www.mymanatee.org/pets or call 941-742…

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Adoptable Cat of the Week: Nanny Needs a Home

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

This week's adoptable pet is Nanny, a 1-year-old, gray tiger cat. Nanny, whose breed is Scottish Fold, has been with Manatee County Animal Services since May 15, when she was taken in as a stray. She loves to pose for photos. Animal services is waiving the adoption fee for cats in June to commemorate the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month.  Throughout the month, cat adoptions will be available at no charge, a $60 value. Adoptions of cats 6 months and older will also be free in June at the Humane Society of Manatee County. 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 …

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Jason Bartolone

12:25 pm on Monday, June 6, 2011

Thanks, we can add them.   more ›

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Adoptable Dog of the Week: Molly Needs a Home

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

This week's adoptable pet is Molly, a 3-month-old pitbull puppy. Molly is brown-and-white brindle and has been with Manatee County Animal Services since May 13, when her owner surrendered her. She is very playful and curious. 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. If you're looking for a cat, animal services is waiving the adoption fee for cats in June to commemorate the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month.  Throughout the month, cat adoptions will be available at no charge, a $60 value. Pets are …

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Adoptable Pet of the Week: Tinkerbell Needs a Home

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

This week's adoptable pet is Tinkerbell, a 6-month-old, domestic shorthaired cat. Tinkerbell is black and white and has been with Manatee County Animal Services since May 7, when her owner surrendered her. She is very playful and curious. Animal services is waiving the adoption fee for cats in June to commemorate the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month.  Throughout the month, cat adoptions will be available at no charge, a $60 value. 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 …

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