Service Categories

Adopt a Pet

View Pets, Review Adoptions Fees and Learn about the Pet Adoption Process.

Attend a Community Pet Health Clinic

MCAW is hosting free pet vaccination, microchip and licensing clinics for residents at various locations around Manatee County.

Become a Volunteer or Animal Foster

Learn how to volunteer or foster at Manatee County Animal Welfare (MCAW).

Donate or Receive Food from the Pet Food Pantry

Manatee County Animal Welfare offers a year-round Pet Food Pantry Program.

Find Important Animal Contacts

Hire A Working Cat

All of us, including community cats, are happier when we have a job…and a purpose. These special community cats are not house pets.

Your pets must be licensed in Manatee County. Your pet (dog, cat or ferret) requires a yearly rabies vaccination and County license and failure to obtain this registration could result in fines as high as $1,000.

Look for or Report a Lost Pet

Interactive GIS Map with found pets as well as information and tips about dealing with lost pets.

Report a Nuisance Alligator

The FWC handles nuisance alligators.

Report a Sick or Injured Marine Animal

To report a stranded marine animal call (888) 345-2335.

Spay or Neuter Your Pet (Free)

Free Spay and Neuter Hotline Call 941-749-3067

Surrender Your Pet

Please consider every available alternative to surrendering your pet to a shelter before you schedule an appointment for surrender. We make no guarantees about adoption placement.