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Puddles needed our help! written by: Ashley Gillett DVM Puddles was an 8 year old Chihuahua that presented to us on March 3rd with a necrotic (dead, decaying) front right leg as a result of being attacked by another dog the week before. The owner tried to get help for Puddles through other veterinarians but… Continue Reading Puddles

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Monica Morgan: Humane Society of Manatee CountyMeet Monica (and Button). Monica is a Bradenton Area resident, the shelter manager at the @Humane Society of ... continue reading

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It’s easy. To make a gift to the Humane Society of Manatee County, you simply include a provision in your will specifying the type and/ or the amount you would like to give. Your gift can consist of almostanything—money, bank accounts, securities or real estate. Although the provision can be a short paragraph, the language… Continue Reading How to Leave a Legacy

Founded in 1971 by Gertrude Decker and a courageous group of volunteers dedicated to the humane treatment of animals in Manatee County, the Humane Society of Manatee County first operated as a foster-based organization without a facility. On April 7, 1973, the organization received non-profit 501 (c)(3) status. After many fund-raisers and a couple of… Continue Reading Past-Present-Future

The dedicated shelter staff and volunteers are committed to helping you find your perfect match. Adoption counselors will work to ensure that your new companion animal is a perfect fit for you, your family, your lifestyle and your home. Our Sleepover Program allows you to take home an animal you are considering adopting to see… Continue Reading Second Chances Save Lives

It is very difficult to write this story without being judgmental, but we have to remember that giving an animal a second chance at a healthy life and love is the goal of the Humane Society of Manatee County. This is what each dog and cat deserves and thanks to the generous support of our… Continue Reading Second Chances

When Andreas Dietrich and his family came from Germany to Anna Maria Island for a vacation, little did they know they would be going home with a feline souvenir. Several days after arriving they heard a meow and upon opening the door, there stood a beautiful tortie/calico cat, hungry and lonely. Whether abandoned or lost,… Continue Reading Feline Souvenir