Our programs are focused on prevention and retention and include: Low cost spay/neuter services, trap/neuter and return for feral cats, Pet Safety Net resources to help you care for and keep your pet, rescue and adoption of orphaned dogs and cats.

We are a community-based private non-profit organization that relies entirely upon donations to do our lifesaving work. Our funding comes from people like you. We receive no monies from any national organization or government entity.

Click here to register online for the 2012 Paws in Motion walkathon! Get a head start collecting pledges and your pet could be the 2013 Spokespet just like Panda, the beautiful Siamese cat. Panda will be leading the pack from the comfort of her bed, she and her mom collected over $3,000 in the 2011 walkathon to win this honor.

The 6th annual Paws in Motion will be held March 24, 2012 on the riverfront in downtown Bradenton. This pledge walk includes a 1.1 mile dog walk along the riverfront, vendors, entertainment and lots of fun for the family. Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 941-747-8808 x 311 for more information.

Click here for forms to register offline and other useful information. Sponsorships are still available.

2012 HSMC Calendars are now available! Just $7.00 at the shelter!

Order your 2012 HSMC 13 month calendar today! On the cover is Snow White, a 1.75 lb chihuahua who received the most votes in our online calendar contest.  Each month features a dog or cat who were also winners along with a few shelter picks from the staff. There are several pages devoted to pet photos of those who received 25 or more votes. We've included fun factoids on each page and some interesting holidays too!  All proceeds from the calendar benefit HSMC and our innovative programs to save the lives of animals in our community.

This bright colorful calendar will make a great holiday gift for family and friends to enjoy all year long while you help change the fate of animals in Manatee County. Calendars are $10.00 (includes sales tax) and can be shipped for an additional $3.00 per calendar. They are also being sold at Pet's Life Naturally 523 8th Ave. W in Palmetto. Thank you for your support!

Click here to order today! You may also order over the phone by calling 941-747-8808 x 311.

 FREE! FREE! FREE!
If you need your pit bull or pit bull mix spayed or neutered,
our clinic will perform the surgery for FREE,
thanks to a grant from the Friends of Florida Animals.
Call 941-747-8808 x 302 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for an appointment.
Monies are limited so call today!