HSMC Resources
Return to Surrendering A Pet
Manatee County
For information on the Trap, Neuter and Return (TNR) of feral and free-roaming cats:
Gulf Shore Animal League
941-747-2284
www.gsalinc.org
Manatee County Animal Services
Manatee County Animal Services is a Manatee County Agency that provides animal services for the residents of Manatee County.
The mission of Manatee County Animal Services is to maintain public safety and health through the enforcement of laws and ordinances related to animals, promote responsible pet ownership, promote adoptions and reduce pet overpopulation.
Contact Animal Services
941-742-5933
Email: animal.services@mymanatee.org
www.mymanatee.org/pets
Animal complaints/Report animal cruelty: (941) 742-5933 ext. 1
Officers are available Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Holidays, weekends, and after-hours emergency animal complaints: (941) 745-8559
Note: During holidays, weekends, and after-hours, we have one standby officer for emergencies that have law enforcement standing by. All other calls will be handled during normal business hours.
Shelter Locations & Hours
Palmetto Shelter
305 25th Street West
Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: (941) 742-5933
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Nate’s Honor Animal Rescue
941-302-0933
www.honoranimalrescue.org
For a complete list of local rescues and shelters, click here
Sarasota County
Animal Rescue Coalition
941-957-1955 ext. 4
https://www.arcsrq.org/
Cat Depot
941-366-2404
www.catdepot.org
Sarasota County Animal Services
941-861-9500
www.sarasotasheriff.org
Humane Society of Sarasota County
941-955-4131
www.hssc.org
Wildlife
Wildlife Rescue
941-778-6324
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
1-888-404-3922
Report Animal Cruelty, Abuse or Neglect
Manatee County Animal Services
941-742-5933
Manatee County Sheriff’s Dept.
Large Animal Complaints (Agricultural Deputy)
941-747-3011 x 1150