While volunteering involves specialized training, especially for animal-handling, there are many ways that you can still help MCAW.

Donations are needed on a year-round basis. Items such as training treats, cat toys, canned kitten food, bleach, laundry detergent and dish soap are always welcome. When the weather becomes cooler, we will post on social media when we require blankets and towels. Some neighborhoods and classrooms have started their own donation drives for supplies for the shelter; this is a wonderful way to engage your community to help our shelter. View our Amazon Wish List created by  Friends of Manatee County Animal Welfare

Promotion of the shelter is always needed. Come by the shelter and pick up our materials and help distribute them to businesses and other locations. This helps spread the word about our programs and services. Use your social media platforms to help promote MCAW, including our adoptable animals and current promotions. 

Assemble dog enrichment treats at home. One of the most important activities that we provide to our pets are daily enrichment activities. These treats help keep our pets happy and healthy while spending time inside their kennels-.

Click here MCAW At Home Enrichment Recipes for creating enrichment treats at home. After making the treats, please remember to seal them in a container or baggie, marked with the date of assembly, then freeze. You can drop-off the frozen, assembled, enrichment treats to the Palmetto Adoption Center. We will distribute them for the dogs to enjoy!  

If you need help with any of the above options, or have ideas on how you would like to help MCAW, please contact us.