Animal Welfare

Welcome to Manatee County Animal Welfare!

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Manatee County Animal Welfare is open to the public during normal hours of operation.

Click here to view all adoptable pets.

Foster parents are volunteers that provide temporary care for animals who aren't quite ready for adoption due to age, health or behavior. The necessary supplies are provided by MCAW, so all you need is time and love to give! If you have room in your home and heart and are interested in becoming a foster volunteer, please fill out the volunteer application above to start the process. For additional information about the program, please contact 941-742-5933 ext. 8314.

Click here to become a VOLUNTEER.

Click here to become a FOSTER.

If you are a current Rescue Partner, or would like to become one, please contact [email protected].

If you have LOST or FOUND a pet:

MCAW Field Officers are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. If you are in need of our Field Services, which includes but is not limited to, bite cases, confined strays, barking complaints, hoarding/neglect, please call our dispatch at 941-742-5933, ext. 1. 

 

The mission of Manatee County Animal Welfare is to maintain public safety and health through the enforcement of laws and ordinances related to animals, promote responsible pet ownership, promote adoptions and reduce pet overpopulation. View Manatee County's shelter statistics and animal save rates.

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Partnering with Bissell for $15 Adoption Fees
May 01, 2024
From May 1 to 15 as part of "Empty the Shelters," MCAW will be offering $15 adoption fees for all pets. All adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip and rabies certificate (a value of over $300). Read More
Fee-Waived Adoptions for “One & Only” Pets
February 14, 2024
Manatee County Animal Welfare (MCAW) is helping connect pets with their “one-and-only.” There are some pets who want to be the only one in the household. These pets are great with their humans and have all the love in the world to give to you. In celebration of these solo pets, MCAW is running a special promotion starting on Valentine’s Day called "One & Only!" From February 14 to 18, adoption fees are waived for the pets in our adoption centers who prefer to be your special only pet.Read More
Home for the Holidays at MCAW
December 20, 2023
Home for the Holidays is happening now. There’s still time to make this holiday season extra special for a shelter pet!Read More

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See available dogs and cats for adoption!

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