“St. Pawtrick's Day” Fee-Waived Pet Adoptions
MANATEE COUNTY, FL (March 16, 2023) – Find your lucky charm among the over 130 loving, adoptable pets waiting to go to forever homes through Manatee County Animal Welfare’s “St. Pawtrick's Day” fee-waived event which runs through Sunday, March 19.
All adoptions at Manatee County Animal Welfare (MCAW) include spay/neuter, microchip and rabies certificate (a value of over $300). Manatee County residents are required to license their new pet for an additional $20. The Palmetto Adoption Center and Shelter is located at 305 25th Street West in Palmetto, and Manatee County Cat Town is located at 216 6th Avenue East in Bradenton. Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins will be accommodated. Residents can view adoptable pets at mymanatee.org/pets. For additional questions, call MCAW at 941-742-5933.
About Manatee County Animal Welfare: Manatee County’s only open-admission shelter facility, MCAW took in an average of 11 animals per day in 2022 and had a 94% save rate for the 2021-22 fiscal year. They offer three locations: Palmetto Adoption Center (pet adoptions), Cat Town Adoption Center (cat adoptions) and Bishop Animal Shelter (lost and found pets). MCAW continues to operate the Pet Pantry Program, offering free food and supplies to pet owners facing financial and housing hardships.