Manatee & Sarasota County are fortunate to have five primary adoption facilities as well as many individuals and organizations. The following is a listing of all these agencies:

Manatee County Animal Services - (941) 742-5933 is located at 305 25th Street West in Palmetto. Their adoption hours are Tuesday through Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm. The adoption fees are $40.00 for cats and $60.00 for dogs, which include a county license tag.

Manatee County Humane Society - (941) 747-8808 is located at 2515 14th Street West. Their adoption hours are Monday through Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm. Their adoption fees are $80.00 for dogs and $60.00 for cats, which include spay and neuter, shots, and microchipping. They often have special prices, so call for current information.

Sarasota County Animal Services - (941) 861-9500 is located at 5407 Pinkney Avenue in Sarasota. Their adoption hours are Wednesday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 2:00pm, and every other day from 10:00am - 4:30pm. Their adoption fees are $55.00 for dogs and $50.00 for cats, which include spay and neuter, and shots.

Sarasota County Humane Society - (941) 955-4131 is located at 2331 15th Street in Sarasota. Their adoption hours are Monday/Thursday/Friday 12:00pm - 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm, and Tuesday 12:00pm - 5:00pm.

Bishop Animal Shelter - (941) 792-2863 is located at 5718 21st Avenue West. Their adoption hours are daily 9:00am - 4:30pm, they are closed on Wednesday and Sunday. Their adoption fees are $40.00 for dogs and cats.

*Other adoption opportunities are also available through more specific agencies. For more information, please click here!

*Telesis Animal Rescue also adopts dogs. Their number is 722-8928 and is located at 3319 Ellenton Gillette Road, in Ellenton.