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Stand Up for Animals! Tonight in Bradenton: it matters!

Stand Up For Me!

Urgent! Urgent! Urgent!

Manatee County Commissioners Suggest Eliminating Animal Adoption Programs

Thousands of dogs’ and cats’ lives are at risk – we need your help!

Please join us in front of the Old Courthouse across from the County Administration Building in Downtown Bradenton June 16th at 5:30 as we demonstrate our support for adoption program funding (wear green). County commissioners discussed significant budget cuts last week for animal adoption programs. Just weeks ago Animal Services Division leadership expressed their goal for a No Kill community and now Commissioners are entertaining  budget cuts that will result in more killing! We must let our county decision makers know this is unacceptable. We must provide the tools and resources necessary for Animal Services to succeed at No Kill.

Please contact your county commissioners and let them now how you feel.
Their email addresses are as follows:

Dist 1 Larry Bustle [email protected]
Dist 2 Michael Gallen  [email protected]
Dist 3 Johm Chappie [email protected]
Dist. 4 Robin DiSabatino [email protected]
Dist 5 Donna Hayes [email protected]
At large Carol Whitmore [email protected]
Joe McClash [email protected]

 

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Thursday June 16th at 5:30, Stand up for Animals!

Funding for animal services and adoptions in Manatee County are in jeopardy.  County commissioners discussed significant budget cuts last week for animal adoption programs.  The math on this is painfully simple and the net-net even more painful: less money will result in more killing innocent animals.

Stand up for me!

We have the chance now to show the Commissioners that we care – and the funding cuts for these critical services is UNACCEPTABLE to Manatee County residents.

Join us Thursday June 16 at 5:30 pm – in front of the Old Courthouse across from the County Administration Building in Downtown Bradenton – across from the County Administration Building as we demonstrate our support for funding of animal adoption program funding.  Wear green if you can!  If you can’t we still need you. . so come anyway.

Just as Manatee County was moving to a N0-Kill status, this reduction in support is a serious blow to the cause, but we don’t have to just let this happen, come out and show the commissioners that you care,  the animals need you.

See you there!

 

 

 

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The truth about cats and dogs

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

Cats and dogs can get along well if pet parents take the time for a graceful introduction.  Searching for statistics about how many households own both a cat and a dog only returns vague results, but an estimate is right around 30% of dog owning households also have cats.

If you’ve thought about having a cat, now is the time!

Manatee County Animal Services
Waives Cat Adoption Fees throughout June
Manatee County 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 of June cat adoptions will be available at no charge, a $60 value to the public.

“Simply put, cats are in need of homes,” said Kris Weiskopf, Animal Services Chief. “We have a number of family-friendly cats at both of our two facilities. It’s a win-win for everyone involved.”

The initiative is another step in the County’s plan to become a no-kill community. Weiskopf said other animal adoption promotions are planned throughout the year that will help in achieving the no-kill goal.

ASPCA research recently published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science found that waiving fees for adult cats boosts adoptions without diminishing the value adopters place on their cats. In addition, fee-waived adoptions may actually decrease shelter costs by reducing the average length of stay for adult cats.

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 Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Preview available animals by visiting www.mymanatee.org/pets
For more information, call Animal Services at (941) 742-5933.

Need some help with the particulars?  Here’s a quick guide to introducing cats and dogs.

Of the more than 90 million cats that reside in the US only 22% of cats are adopted from shelters.

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Puppy come: Home from Dog Day Afternoon

Safe Haven sent almost a dozen dogs home to new parents on Saturday May 14th at Gettel Toyota’s Dog Day Afternoon. Jill fell in love with this adorable lab mix.

This puppy is now safe in his new home, with Jill and her daughter.

Thanks to Mary Lupi, for bringing all the dogs and sharing their stories with the potential pet parents.
a href=”http://sarasotadog.com/2010/10/11/woofgang-bakery-more-than-just-a-treat/”>WoofGang Bakery Lakewood Ranch one of our anchor sponsors graciously donated cookies and dog food for inclusion in our goodie bags.

Thanks for your ongoing support!