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Meet Axel, a 1-year-old male pup, searching for his forever home! He`s a social butterfly who craves attention and walks like a pro on a leash. With no other dogs in the household, he`s ready to be your one and only furry friend. Visit the Palmetto Adoption Center to meet Axel and make a lifelong connection. Let`s find him the loving home he deserves!
Meet Axel, a 1-year-old male pup, searching for his forever home! He`s a social butterfly who craves attention and walks like a pro on a leash. With no other dogs in the household, he`s ready to be your one and only furry friend. Visit the Palmetto Adoption Center to meet Axel and make a lifelong connection. Let`s find him the loving home he deserves!
Pet adoptions are processed on a first come basis and it is possible that an animal listed may already be adopted when you visit the shelter. Please call 941-742-5933 with the animal ID number to find out the current status of a pet.
Pet adoptions are processed on a first come basis and it is possible that an animal listed may already be adopted when you visit the shelter. Please call 941-742-5933 with the animal ID number to find out the current status of a pet.
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Manatee County Animal Services is now open by appointment only. In an effort to offer optimal customer service and adoption counseling, MCAS requires visitors to fill out an adopter profile and arrange an online appointment prior to their visit to our shelters.
Manatee County Animal Services is now open by appointment only. In an effort to offer optimal customer service and adoption counseling, MCAS requires visitors to fill out an adopter profile and arrange an online appointment prior to their visit to our shelters.
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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.
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.