Halloween! A great time for kids and adults but it is the most dangerous day of the year for dogs. Strange noises, goblins and creatures in costume can cause even the most easy-going pets to feel threatened and run from their homes.
Taking five minutes to make sure that you dog or cat’s identification can save heartache for you and your pet should they get out accidentally.
Be Safe and Have a Happy Halloween!
HOOT and HOLLER ADOPTION SPECIAL! Manatee County Animal Services has numerous dogs and cats that need a new home. For the rest of the month of October, ALL available dogs and cats are just $15.00!
“Our shelter is full. Treat yourself to a wonderful pet that would love a new home.” said Animal Services Chief Kris Weiskopf, “Stop by the shelter or adoption center and find your fur-ever family member today, then you can Hoot and Holler! Who knows, one may even do a Trick.” All animals adopted receive a health check, are spayed/neutered, vaccinated including rabies, microchipped and a license certificate/tag.
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 Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 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 pets by visiting www.mymanatee.org/pets
For more information, call (941) 742-5933
What a difference a day makes. Twenty eight pets are now in their forever homes thanks to Manatee County’s Animal Services first Adoptathon.
Animal Network provided drinks, shirts and education information to the public. Humane Society of Manatee provided volunteers and necessary tables and chairs. A big thanks to the Zirkelback Grill Truck Team for the great hot dogs.
This effort is a resounding win for No-Kill. Way to go Manatee County!
To learn more about pet adoption, please visit Manatee County Animal Services web page.
Manatee County Animal Services invites everyone to the Support No Kill Manatee Challenge on “Save-A-Life Day,” July 28, 2012 at the Palmetto Animal Services location from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Dogs and Cats will be available for only $35 and some will even be FREE to a good home. The specials will be available at the downtown adoption center too.
“Join us for a day of fun and help us save the animals” said Animal Services Chief Kris Weiskopf. “All animals deserve a second chance at a good life; Adopt today.”
If you haven’t seen this in the news, you should know that pet ownership can be a health benefit. From stress relief and lowering your blood pressure to helping kids fight allergies, pets rule! Dogs can also help you get up off the couch for a daily walk or even a meet and greet at your local dog park.
This adoption event is another step in the County’s plan to become a no-kill community. Please help up save lives today! The animals greatly appreciate your support.
The special is event will be held at our Palmetto shelter location: 305 25th Street W, Palmetto (open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Preview available animals by visiting www.mymanatee.org/pets. For more information, call (941) 742-5933.
In 2011, Manatee Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a “no kill” plan which sets a goal to have a 90 percent save rate for all adoptable dogs and cats that come to Manatee County Animal Services.
To help promote this great cause, the 2013 Manatee County Calendar will be dedicated to photos of the dogs and cats you have chosen to be a part of your families. The county is looking for photos of the pets you’ve adopted from Manatee County Animal Services and other Manatee shelters over the years.
Photos chosen in the contest will be included in the calendar and all selected photographers will be given credit for their work.
Contest guidelines:
• Include with your submission: pet’s name and breed, if known, along with the name of the photographer.
• Submit photos in .jpg format. No disks will be considered.
• Minimum resolution at 300 dpi.
• Limit five photos per photographer —-Only photos received during the month of June 2012 will be given consideration for the contest.
• Please include no watermarks. Photographers will be credited.
• Send your photos to [email protected]
The dogs at Manatee County Animal Services will have greener grass to play and run on thanks to some very generous local businesses and the Picture Them Adopted group.
Picture Them Adopted is a program of photographers and volunteers who take professional pictures of the dogs and cats at Manatee County Animal Services to try and increase their chances of adoption by showing their personalities through a great photo. The two areas where the dogs are photographed were not so picture perfect however. So the group stepped in to try and get sod donated to fix up the photo areas.
Caryn Hodge, PTA organizer, contacted Sandy Moses of Sandy’s Lawn Service to present the problem. Sandy in turn contacted several companies she thought might chip in to help. According to Sandy, “Everyone I called wanted to help…It was amazing.” Harmony Care prepared the area by pre-treating for weeds and providing starter fertilizer for the sod. The county public works department prepared the areas by clearing debris and also installed the sod. Sandy’s Lawn Service provided the top soil. The areas that needed to be covered equaled 3150 square feet. A total of 9 pallets were needed to cover the areas.
Initially, Sandy had several companies that were willing to contribute, and then one phone call changed the entire course of the project. Burnett’s Nursery, Big Earth and Bethel Farms were all ready to help by donating a portion of the sod. Sandy then called Everglades Farm Equipment to see if they would also pitch in. Gary Noel at Everglades decided to donate all of the sod required. He contacted his sod provider, SMR Sod Farms. They immediately came on board to provide the sod to Everglades at a considerable discount and to deliver the sod at no charge. According to Caryn Hodge, PTA organizer, “Sandy Moses took our request and did most of the footwork to make this happen.”
According to Moses, this project came along at the perfect time. “I have been grieving the loss of my 13 year old Golden Retriever, Cesar. Working on this project helped me deal with the loss and honor him at the same time.” Sandy states further, “It was my pleasure to work with these companies. What a great project this was to try and save the precious lives of these animals. Manatee County sure is an animal loving community.” Sandy’s comments are echoed in the efforts many have put forth in helping the county to become a NO KILL county by the end of 2012. The county was at 45% in September 2011. Currently they are at 80%. According to PTA organizer Ruth Uecker, who was also instrumental in helping to coordinate the sod project, “Providing a better environment and nicer play/run area for the dogs, makes them happier and therefore, more adoptable.” Picture Them Adopted and Manatee County Animal Services extend their deepest gratitude to Sandy’s Lawn Service and the other companies that were so instrumental in getting this project accomplished.
For more information on animal adoptions, the NO KILL effort and how you can help Manatee County reach their goal visit www.manateecounty.org/pets.