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CALLING ALL MCAS VOLUNTEERS —- Help is needed for My Furry Valentine

MCAS will be hosting a Valentine’s Day Adoption event, “My Furry Valentine,” at the Palmetto Shelter and Downtown Meowtown on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12-13th. All adoptions will be $10 plus county tag fee if applicable.

Volunteers are needed to help clean kennels and walk dogs starting at 8 am. Volunteers are also needed to act as adoption counselors from 10am -5 pm both days.
You can choose a shift that works for you. Any and all help will be appreciated!

Also on Saturday, the Bradenton Farmers’ Market is hosting “Hearts for Homeless Pets”, a pet adoption event on Saturday, February 13th from 9 am to 2 pm. This event will take place on 4th Avenue West, adjacent to the Farmers’ Market on Old Main Street.
MCAS is participating in the Hearts for Homeless Pets event We need volunteers to transport 1-3 dogs and/or help at the adoption event. If you can help, please sign up. Dogs can be picked up at 8:30am. We need at least 1 volunteer per dog and hope to take 3. If they get adopted, we can go back for more!

cute dog de bordeaux puppy looking up to heart shapes for valentine’s day
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Both events are listed on the MCAS website and you can sign up using Sign Up Genius. Please call/email Debra Starr with questions and with your preferred shift at [email protected] and 813-597-4116.

To train you for these and future events, we are offering a customized training class for adoption counselors/special event volunteers. Please go to mymanatee.org/pets and sign up using the Sign Up Genius. Classes are offered Friday, 2/5/16 at noon (brown bag lunch optional) and Saturday 2/6/16 at 11 am. You only need to attend one of the classes. Class length approximately 1 and 1/2 hours.

If you would like to wear an official MCAS t-shirt, please visit
http://manateeapparel.com/manateeunited4pets to place your order. They can mail it to you or you can pick your shirt(s) up at Manatee Apparel Graphics.

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DogOlympics to Benefit Local Shelter Pets at Bayside Pet Resort

The second annual DogOlympics will be held tomorrow, Saturday October 25th, 2014  at Bayside Pet Resort 8154 N. Tamiami Trail from 10-2.   Dogs are invited to participate in a variety of contests from Smallest Dog,  Red Light, Green Light (a call and return trial), Shedding Contest, and the popular competition of The Longest Tail.

2013 Smallest Dog Winners

Contest registration fees are $3.00 each or you may purchase a bandana for $15.00 which will allow you unlimited access to competitions.

 

The mission of the DogOlympics it to bring together more than 9 local rescue groups and local pet lovers to help raise awareness for shelter pets and increase adoptions.   Shelter pets are often victims of families in financial crisis, divorce or relocation and deserve not only a second chance but real families that they can love and be loved by.   It’s fun for the family and supports a cause that is close to our hearts.  Stop by with your dog for chance to win, and a tail-waggin’ good time.

Never been to Bayside? Check it out on the map here:

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Pet Fair and Blessing at Church of the Trinity MCC

Wet weather did not dampen the spirit today at Church of the Trinity’s Pet Fair and Blessing.   Dozens of beautiful dogs and their people participated in the event including a  Person-Pup Look-Alike Contest.

Diva and Daddy

Vendors serving the local pet community were hand, including Good Citizen Dog Training’s Andy Sand’s who conducted a socialization class with adoptable pets from the Humane Society of Manatee County and other pets with their owners.

Local rescue organization, Satchel’s Last Resort Founders Mike Giblen and Page Knoebel brought their good cheer and
and some adorable, adoptable dogs looking for permanent loving homes.

We think this little guy definitely had a good time, while enjoying his very own massage from Sue Redfield.

A big thanks to MCC Trinity, Cheryl Brady and all of the volunteers who contributed to helping provide a Blessing for Pet in Bradenton!   Here are some other pictures of this fun morning!

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Dog Days of Autumn

Saturday at Adventure Park in Lakewood Ranch drew a nice crowd out for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch’s 2nd Annual Dog Days event. Dozens of vendors, food trucks and contestants in the Hot Dog Cook-Off were on hand to ply their wares.

We were especially excited to see Doris Schmucker of a darling design with her portraits of cats and dogs.The Hot Dog Cook-Off Competition even brought out ABC 7’s John Scalzi to taste and judge the incredible entries. The prize winner was Go Go Dogs.

John Scalzi of ABC 7 and Christine Legge, Chairperson

We spotted Max, a gorgeous Akita/Huskie Mix whose blue eyes had us entranced. He’s alert, friendly and a great family dog. Available for adoption from the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.

Congratulations to all of the volunteers, organizers and participants in this fundraiser for one our community’s 501(c)-3 organizations dedicated to helping pets in need.

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Get involved! Manatee County Animals need help

When:   Monday September 19, 4pm – 6pm

Where:  1112 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, (Manatee County Building) Fourth Floor
For the many of you who have not heard of the group, this is a group of animal rescues, shelters and lovers who get together to help one another. We go around the table to see if any group is having issues and can get help from another group and the county gives a update on Animal Services and the issues we are currently working on.   The mission of this meeting is to share information so that all of us involved with animal rescue are on the same page,  may speak  with one voice.
As many of you are aware, there are many issues to discuss. A lot has happened over the last few months.    We are getting ready to begin the approval process of the “no kill” plan, anti-tethering ordinance, spay/neuter with Humane Society of Bradenton, report from Animal Services Advisory Board and many other issues. Please feel free to come, listen and get involved!

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A Dog Day Afternoon: May 14th @Gettel Toyota

Mark your calendars now to reserve this date! BradentonDog.com and Manatee Pet Magazine have joined hands with Gettel Toyota to bring local rescue groups and shelters together with the community for a fun-filled family day.

Mark Shambour of K9 Korral, an experienced agility trainer will offer interactive agility demonstrations.  If you’ve never tried agility with your dog, this is a great way to get your feet in the ring and try it!

Positively Simple Dog Training will be on site to offer a mini-training session with question and answers.

BBQ from Double Bubba, DJ Valerie will be spinning tunes, a drawing contest for kids, cotton candy and more!

Most importantly, off-site adoption counselors will be at the ready to help you decide what kind of dog is right for your family . . . as your first dog, or to give your dog some company.

Mark the date,  come out and meet the dogs, the people who care for these pets while they are in transition.    Oh, and if you need supplies – CollarPlanet.com will be there with very cool accessories for your pooch . .

and you can check out the Doggie Placemat from RamonaLovesDogs – its a stylish, training tool for dogs about town!

Did we mention the Venza?  Toyota makes one of the most dog-friendly cars on the market today.  The Venza is an easy in and out for most pups and special accessories are available with seatbelts, ramps and barriers.

See you there!  Noon to 4:  Gettel Toyota is located at 6423 14th Street W. Bradenton

That’s US 41 between S. Palm Lane and 66th Avenue West