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Rock Out 4 Rescue

Friends of Manatee County Animal Services To Host
“Rock Out 4 Rescue” Event at MCAS on April 15

Palmetto, March 28 – Manatee County Animal Services (MCAS) and Friends of Manatee County Animal Services (FoMCAS) are partnering for a rockin’ good cause: the homeless animals of Manatee County! FoMCAS will host “Rock Out 4 Rescue” at MCAS in Palmetto on Saturday, April 15. The all-day, family-friendly event will feature entertainment and food, plus all adoption fees will be only $20. With over 200 animals at the shelter facility, MCAS has a wide selection of furry friends for every family.

“Rock Out 4 Rescue” features a full day of local entertainment, including live music, food and a marketplace for the community to enjoy while visiting the shelter. FoMCAS will be promoting their “Heal My Heart” Campaign, which funds heartworm treatment to the affected shelter animals. Information and vendor booths, food vendors, kids’ activities and a live music area will be set up on the grounds of the Palmetto facility.

Schedule of events (subject to change):
11:30 a.m.: Gabriel Newell
1:00 p.m.: Ribbon-cutting for the “Real Life Room” in the shelter
1:30 p.m.: Big Daddy Band

All $20 cat and dog adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip and rabies certificate. Manatee County residents are required to license their new pet for an additional $15. The adoption promotion will be honored on April 15th at MCAS located at 305 25th Street West in Palmetto and 1002 Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton (cats only.)

WHAT: “Rock Out 4 Rescue” features a full day of local entertainment, including live music, food and a marketplace for the community to enjoy while visiting the shelter. All dogs and cat adoption fees will be $20 (regular adoption fee is $80 for dogs and $40 for cats.) All adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip and rabies certificate. Manatee County residents are required to license their new pet for an additional $15.

WHO: MCAS and FoMCAS representatives will be available for scheduled interviews. Media Tours of the shelter and adoption center will be provided, please contact us for available times.

WHERE: “Rock Out 4 Rescue” will be held at Manatee County Animal Services, 305 25th Street West, Palmetto FL 34221. The Downtown Adoption Center (cats only), located at 1002 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton 34205, will be open. Animal Services can be reached at 941-742-5933.

WHEN: “Rock Out 4 Rescue” is on Saturday, April 15th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Palmetto. The Downtown Adoption Center will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for adoptions.

WHY: Manatee County Animal Service’s mission is to maintain public health and safety through the enforcement of laws and ordinances related to animals, to promote responsible pet ownership, promote adoptions, and reduce pet overpopulation.

Friends of Manatee County Animal Services, a nonprofit (501c3) organization, operates completely off of donations and fundraising efforts. “Rock out 4 Rescue” is one of the 3 Signature events put on by FoMCAS annually. Visit www.fomcas.org

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Manatee County waives adoption fees today through Saturday

Palmetto, October 25 – Due to a recent confiscation case which has resulted in the shelter reaching critical capacity, Manatee County Animal Services (MCAS) is waiving all adoption fees starting today through Saturday, October 29. “Adopt-O-Ween: Howls and Meows” is still scheduled for October 28-29.

WHAT: All dogs and cat adoption fees will be waived (regular adoption fee is $80 for dogs and $40 for cats.) All adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip and rabies certificate. Manatee County residents are required to license their new pet for an additional $15. Adoptable pets can be viewed at mymanatee.org/pets

WHERE: Manatee County Animal Services, 305 25th Street West, Palmetto FL 34221. Downtown Adoption Center (cats only) located at 1002 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton 34205. Animal Services can be reached at 941-742-5933.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 25 through Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Palmetto. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bradenton.

For additional information, contact Hans Wohlgefahrt, MCAS Outreach and Events Specialist, at 941-417-9592 or 941-742-5933 ext. 3836 or visit mymanatee.org/pets

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Fun Run for Boats Benefits Humane Society of Manatee

The 4th Annual Boat and Personal Watercraft FUN RUN has chosen The Humane Society of Manatee as this year’s beneficiary. The June 25th event is hosted by The Bearded Clam and hopes to raise thousands for the local nonprofit.

Bearded Clam’s Wesley Rose said “The Fun Run is a great way to meet other boaters, explore local restaurants and, provide assistance to an important charity in town.”

Stops include Swordfish Grill, Bridge Tender, New Pass Grill, Drift Inn and The Salty Dog. Registration begins at the Bearded Clam – Channel Marker 16 at 8:30 am on June 25th with the last boat in at 4:00 pm. A special breakfast will be available at the Bearded Clam.


Hildy Russell, Finance and Communications Director of the Humane Society of Manatee told us, The Humane Society of Manatee has been helping animals in our area since 1971, and it’s more important now than ever to garner support from every corner of the community. We are especially grateful that the boating community has recognized the need to support our mission of saving lives four paws at a time!

For more information please call 941-355-2600.

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Breed Profile: Yorkshire Terrier

by Lauren R. Tharp

Known as “Yorkies” to those who love them, the Yorkshire Terrier originated in Yorkshire, England (how appropriate, no?) where they were originally used to catch rats in clothing mills. Perky, fun, and utterly adorable, this toy breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1885 and currently reigns as the third most popular dog in the United States.

Physical Traits

Size & Weight: Extremely small, even by Toy breed standards. Yorkies are generally 5-7 inches in height and weigh a mere 3-7 pounds. “Teacup” Yorkshire Terriers can be even smaller than that!

Coat & Color: Colors are black and tan or “steel blue” and tan. Their hair is long, straight, and incredibly silky. Many Yorkies have hair that reaches all the way down to the floor.

Other: A Yorkshire Terrier named Smoky was a war hero (with the 5th Air Force in the South Pacific) during World War II. Smoky was also the first therapy dog!

Life Expectancy: 14-16 years.

Temperament

Intelligent and energetic, Yorkies are incredibly loyal to their owners and, although they don’t require much exercise due to their small size, they need daily interaction with their preferred human. Quick to adapt to almost any surrounding, Yorkshire Terriers are affectionate, fun, agile, and intensely curious.

Wags

  • Easy to train.
  • Excellent watchdogs.
  • Requires very little exercise.

Yelps

  • Grooming needs for this breed are high.
  • If not properly socialized at a young age, Yorkies can become yappy—or worse: snappy!—with strangers.
  • Yorkshire Terriers were originally ratters and those instincts still run strong within the breed today, often making them unsuitable around small animals (especially rodents such as mice, rats, and hamsters).

Do you think the Yorkshire Terrier would be the perfect addition to your family? Check your local animal shelter and/or rescue groups like the Florida Yorkie Rescue.

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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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When seconds matter – CPR for your dog

If you are a Bradenton dog lover, pet sitter or involved in the dog community at all. CPR is an essential skill you should add to your tool box. Quick thinking and CPR can save a dog until you can make it to the emergency clinic or to your veterinarian’s office. We found this video that explains the basics.

But, really you should take a class, to ensure that you have a full understanding and can practice CPR.

Interested in learning Pet First Aid and CPR?   You can take the class and become certified by the Red Cross on February 22, 2020   Click here for the details.