Animal Services - Leading us to a No Kill Community

The Department of Animal Services enforces the County's Animal Ordinance and the Florida Laws relating to animals, provides an animal adoption program, picks up and shelters stray, sick and/or injured animals, issues rabies license/certificates, investigates animal cruelty and neglect, and quarantines animals that have bitten someone.

NO KILL Manatee County

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On October 11, 2011, Manatee County became the first in the State of Florida to have the Board of County Commissioners approve a Resolution and Plan to become a No Kill Community.

The Plan is updated periodically to provide for the animals and to better serve our community. We also have other information that may be helpful, like our No Kill flyer, How To Help Us flyer, and a Pet Information Directory.

Please Give Us A Second Chance!

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Educator Appreciation Special for May

May is Educator Appreciation Month and what better way to show your support than by adopting a new pet and teaching it LOVE. Adopt a dog for $25 or a cat for $20 and the price will include a $10 license certificate/tag. This is a huge savings so be sure to take advantage today!
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