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Picture them Adopted!

Do you know about this amazing group?  Founded by Caryn Hodge, Picture Them Adopted brings professional photographers from our community together to capture beautiful images of the adoptables from Manatee County Animal Services.  With their talents we are able to see more clearly to the dog’s personalities and see them as pets.

Pam Culver of Visions of Nature contributed this stunning image of a pup that is available now!You can see more images on the Manatee County Animal Services web site.  A big thank you to the Picture Them Adopted team who is donating their time to help pets in need, and helping Manatee in its effort to become a No Kill County.

 

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Pet-Friendly Condominiums in Bradenton, Florida

Are you looking for a great new place for you and your dog?  Maybe you’re relocating from the north to say hello to paradise and our dog-friendly beaches and parks.Here are some properties in West Bradenton that allow pets.   Each listing will give property details in terms of many dogs and if there is a weight limit per dog.

Pine Bay Forest – This community is located on the corner of 75th St and Manatee Ave. A short stroll to the bay and causeway. Lush Florida landscaping abounds in this community with lots of shady trees.There is a community pool, spa, sauna, tennis court and shuffle board courts. One dog is allowed 30lbs or under.

Villas of Pointe West – This community of villas is located off 59th St West. These one story villas have a community pool and a recreation center and are about 6 miles from the beach. They allow one small dog 20lbs or under.

Tanglewood Patio Homes – Surrounded by lush tropical landscaping, this community is off of 59th St in west Bradenton. The community includes a heated pool and a tennis court and allows 1 dog of any size.

Cordova Villas – Located off of 59th Street West, you are with in walking distance to many shops and places to eat. These villas are all one story and most have a courtyard in front. They also have a community pool. Cordova Villas allow one small dog 25lbs or under.

Fairways at Pinebrook – Located on the Pinebrook golf course, this community is located between, 51st St West and 43rd St West and off of Cortez Rd. You can walk across the street to shopping and dining. The community features a pool and tennis courts and lots of activities. This particular building is not age restricted and you can have a dog up to 25lbs.

Cambridge Village West – This 55+ community is located off of 59th St West. They are all one story villas and the community has a heated pool, recreation center and shuffleboard. It is very close to shopping and dining and only about 6 miles from the beach. They allow one small dog 25lbs or under.

Greens At Pinebrook – This condo is located on the Pinebrook golf course which is a public golf course, so no membership fees. It is conveniently  located off Cortez Road, in between 51st St West and 43rd St West. Ammenities include golf, ofcourse, community pool and club house. They allow 1 small dog 20lbs and under.

Perico Bay Club – This waterfront gated community is very close to the beach, only about 2 miles to the sandy beaches..some of the condos in this community have views of the Bay and intercoastal. They have a community heated pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts. They allow 2 dogs up to 20lbs.

Woods of Pinebrook – Located off of Cortez Road and between 51st St West and 43rd St West, this golf course community has a screened in community pool and club house. They do not allow trucks, RV’s or motorcycles, but they do allow 1 dog up to 25lbs.

Links of Pinebrook – This medium rise condo is located on the golf course of Pinebrook. Amenity  features are the golf course, community pool and club house. It is very close to the beach and has shopping and dining close by. This complex allows 1 dog up to 20lbs.

We know that house hunting can be a challenge, especially if you have a dog!If you are looking for a pet-friendly realtor in the Bradenton area, call Debbie Capobianco, she’s a dog lover too and knows the lay-of-the-land in the Sarasota Bradenton belos Area.  Find her number below.

 

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February 2nd – Mardi Gras Fest

Can’t make it too New Orleans for Mardi Gras?  Now a little New Orleans will be right here in Bradenton.  . This year fabulous Creole Food and Beer to sample in the streets of Downtown Bradenton.  All proceeds will benefit the No Kill effort in Manatee County!

Attendees can savor the flavors of 80+ beers from around the Craft Beer scene, and sample from 10 Food trucks from around the Tampa Bay Area.

All held on Old Main Street, Downtown Bradenton.

The Beer

With over 40 Breweries attending, you will be able to find a style that best fits you. Goose Island, Sweet Water Brewery, and Green Flash are some new to Florida Breweries worth a look. Local Brewery Little Giant and Darwins on 4th will be in attendance.  Support Local Breweries

. A complete list of Breweries is on our website.

The Food 

This is a Mardi Gras themed event, and we have tons of Creole Food on hand. Seek out your favorite food truck, and see what New Orleans dish they cooked up.

A complete list of Food Trucks is on our website.

The Music

This year we are bringing back the ever popular Gumbo Boogie Band performing in the streets of Downtown Bradenton, joined by Mumbo Jumbo band.

 

The Ticket

This year’s ticket is $30 for Beer Samples, and if you purchase your tickets ahead of time at local bars you’ll get a $5 discount.

Food Truck Tickets sell for $10 with $1 going to No Kill of Manatee.

A VIP ticket $50 is available which starts 1 hour early and has rare beers, and a crawfish boil is available @ the Lost Kangaroo Pub.

The Fundraiser

100% of the Proceeds from the event benefit Support No Kill Manatee, working toward saving all of the adoptable pets at our Manatee County Animal Services shelter.

For further info www.mymanatee.org/pets, or donations may be sent to No Kill Manatee Fund, P.O. Box1992, Holmes Beach, Florida 34218

 

Website

www.CraftBeerExpo.org

 

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Start the New Year with a New Best Friend!

Manatee County Animal Services is offering dogs and cats for adoption at No Cost, Thursday through Saturday, December 27 – 29. That’s right, dogs and cats for FREE! (While supplies last)

Calling all those who only thought about getting a dog or cat “home for the holidays.” Guess what? The holidays aren’t over yet! Just think, all dogs and cats, all shapes, sizes and colors, absolutely no cost to you. No down payments. No interest and no monthly payments to worry about. FREE, yes FREE, dogs and cats. Stop by the shelter or adoption center and find your fur-ever friend today! All pets adopted will receive a health check, be spayed/neutered, vaccinated including rabies and micro-chipped. Now the disclaimer in not so small print; Free does not include a license certificate/tag required for Manatee County residents, which is $15.

Animal Services Chief Kris Weiskopf says “Come to Animal Services and check out our pets-a-plenty. We have a pet for everyone. Help us help the animals by adopting today; every animal deserves a second chance to live and love.”

This adoption special is another step in the County’s plan to become a no-kill community.  Please help up save lives today!  

The special is available at both Animal Services locations: in Palmetto, 305 25th St. W. (open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and in Bradenton, 1002 B., Manatee Ave. W., (open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Preview available animals by visiting www.mymanatee.org/pets
For more information, call (941) 742-5933.

Google Maps – Maps from this email

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Wish you could bring your dog to LBK Beach?

Here are three easy ways to help us achieve equal access for dog lovers.

The LBK-9 Coalition has recommended to the Longboat Key Commission that current ordinances that ban dogs from the beach be revised to allow people and their BFF (best furry Friends) access to the beach.  Support for this effort is now key to our success, as the opposition speaks loudly.  Our only hope comes from us and our ability to speak loudly as well.

We can do that in three ways:

1) By sending an email to the Commission at  [email protected] or [email protected] .

2)  Sign the online petition – it’s easy and just a couple of clicks

3)  Show up, when people turn out in support of an initiative it sends a clear message.  We’ll keep you posted of the specific date in February once it announced.

 

For more information contact:  [email protected]

 

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Build a Bed Party at Manatee County Animal Services

Supporters of the NO KILL movement and animal loving volunteers are invited to join forces this Thursday, December 20th at 10:00am at Manatee County Animal Services 305 25th Street, Palmetto for the Build a Bed Party. Volunteers will be building 50 beds for shelter dogs that currently have no beds in their kennels to lie on. 

A few months ago, Picture Them Adopted coordinators, Caryn Hodge and Ruth Uecker noticed that many of the shelter dogs at the county shelters did not have beds. The dogs had no choice but to lay on the concrete floor of their cages.  This realization put Hodge and Uecker on a mission to get every shelter dog a bed. According to shelter manager, Nikki Bentley, 100 beds would be needed to accomplish this goal. These beds are not the normal beds you think of when you think of dog beds. They are not the ones you can buy at a pet store. Shelter dogs need special chew proof, durable beds. Kuranda beds are what the shelter recommended Hodge and Uecker order. They are made from PVC pipe and marine canvas material and don’t have any rough edges the dogs can get a hold of to chew. They are durable and will last a long time.

Hodge and Uecker, with the help of others spreading the word that beds needed to be purchased, left no stone unturned, no opportunity untapped to get these beds ordered. In order to save on shipping and get a discounted price they had to order a minimum of 50 beds. The first collection took place at the Bayfest festival this past October where they were able to get enough donations to buy 12 beds. Donations for the remainder of the 38 beds came from local business on Anna Maria Island and Bradenton as well as from booths set up at various dog related events like Canine Christmas and the Bully Walk. Just in time for Christmas, the first 50 beds have been ordered and delivered and are ready to be assembled.

Everyone is invited to attend the Build a Bed Party this Thursday at the Palmetto facility of Manatee County Animal Services. Volunteers are encouraged to wear their pajamas to go along with the theme of a slumber party. Pizza and beverages will be served to all those participating compliments of Picture Them Adopted and NO KILL Manatee.  Participants are asked to bring a Phillips head screwdriver and an adjustable wrench if they have them. Organizers will have extra ones available. According to shelter staff, the beds are not difficult to put together.

According to Hodge, “People and business owners have been very generous with some even buying two beds.  The way I look at it, these dogs are already in a cage at no fault of their own. I feel like we should at least give them something to lie on. You can’t just throw a blanket in there because it gets soiled and they chew on it.  These beds are raised up off the floor. As soon as you put a bed in there the dog immediately lays on it, almost like they are saying thanks!” She continues to point out, “efforts such as giving a shelter dog a bed makes them a happier and more well adjusted dog which in turn makes them more adoptable. Wouldn’t you be grumpy if you had to always sleep on the concrete floor?”

Although this is a great step in the direction of getting all shelter dogs a bed, the remaining 50 beds still need to be ordered. The shelter is asking the public to step up and consider buying a bed to help reach the 100 bed goal. The regular rate to order a large bed online, shipping included, is $68.62. These orders can be placed directly through the MCAS website at www.mymanatee.org/pets. On the right hand side of the page you will see donate a Kuranda bed. If you would like to save a little bit you can order them through Caryn Hodge of Picture Them Adopted for a total of only $50.00. Both donations are tax deductible. A receipt will be supplied upon request.  For more information on ordering a bed you can contact Caryn Hodge at [email protected] or at 941-713-3105.

Manatee County is the first county in the state of Florida to attempt to become a NO KILL county. While the goal of 91% has not yet been realized, we are confident that through programs such as Picture Them Adopted and Adopt a Bull, we will reach and maintain our goal of becoming a NO KILL community. According to the most recent statistics, the NO KILL percentage is hovering around 85% which is a huge success from the 30% we were last year. For more information on the NO KILL effort contact Nikki Bentley at 742-5933.

Picture Them Adopted, a group of area photographers and dog handlers who volunteer by taking pictures of shelter animals to increase their chance of adoption is proud to be part of the NO KILL effort. For more information on becoming a volunteer photographer or handler for Picture Them Adopted or on volunteering for an area shelter contact Caryn Hodge at 941-713-3105 or [email protected].