The Animal Services Division provides effective and humane enforcement of the animal ordinances. We also care for impounded animals and promote animal adoptions.
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Animal Services
Visit our Shelter... Leave with a furry forever friend!
Call 941-742-5933 for animal complaints, questions and...
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How do I get there, you ask? Click below for a map...
On October 11, 2011, history in this county changed forever when our Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the resolution and plan.
Hard work will continue. New ideas, new volunteers, new animal welfare organizations and more lives of dogs and cats saved each day. [more]
What a better way to bring in the new year than with a new pet. Manatee County is in the process of becoming a “No-Kill Community” and for the month of January all adoption prices are left up to the adopter. All adopted animals will be spayed/neutered, have a current health check, vaccinations and a microchip. Prices will not include a $10 rabies certificate/tag fee for Manatee County residents. [more]
Transfer, foster or adopt us... [more]
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Local Animal Laws
- Animal Ordinance
- Ordinance Outline
- Fines
- Affidavit of Complaint
- Fee Resolution
Ordinance 06-18... [more]
Ordinance highlights... [more]
Resolution R06-05... [more]
Download and print an affidavit... [more]
Fees are noted in Resolution R11-025... [more]
ATTENTION... All downtown businesses... employees and visitors...
your newest family member awaits... [more]
...and dogs and cats available for adoption... [more]
Rabies, Bite Prevention, Barking Dogs, Wildlife and... [more]