MANATEE COUNTY, FL (June 27, 2024) – Manatee County Animal Welfare (MCAW) is teaming up with Petco Love, a national non-profit dedicated to animal welfare, and various animal groups across Florida to find homes for 2,000 shelter dogs and cats.
The Petco Love Florida Mega Adoption Event will be held at all MCAW locations June 28 to 30, as well as in Petco Pet Care Centers and local animal shelters. This special promotion for Florida features 46 organizations from 33 counties, offering thousands of pets for adoption, including over 200 at MCAW.
“We all believe these amazing animals deserve the best home we can provide while they’re in our temporary care,” said Manatee County At-Large Commissioner George Kruse. “However, the absolute best home for all our dogs and cats is a permanent home with a loving family.”
From June 28 to 30, MCAW will offer fee-waived adoptions for all pets, which include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccinations. Manatee County residents need to license their new pets for an additional $20. The Palmetto Adoption Center is located at 305 25th Street West, Palmetto, and the Cat Town Adoption Center is located at 216 6th Avenue East, Bradenton. The Bishop Animal Shelter, our intake facility for strays, is located at 5718 21st Avenue West, Bradenton.
Visit mymanatee.org/pets to view all adoptable pets.
“Summer months always bring higher capacities to our shelter, and we are excited to find loving families for the many wonderful pets in our care during this special, fee-waived weekend,” said Jennifer Hume, Division Manager for MCAW.
To learn more about the event, including days, times and locations in your area, visit megaadoptflorida.com.
Information is also available on social media by following @MegaAdoptFlorida on Facebook and Instagram or using #MegaAdoptFL.
About Manatee County Animal Welfare (MCAW): MCAW is Manatee County’s only open-admission shelter, with locations at the Palmetto Adoption Center (pet adoptions), Cat Town Adoption Center (cat adoptions) and Bishop Animal Shelter (lost and found pets). MCAW also runs the Pet Pantry Program, providing free food and supplies to pet owners facing hardships.
About Petco Love: Petco Love is a transformative nonprofit that strengthens communities and pet families. Since 1999, they've invested $350 million in adoption and life-saving efforts.
For media inquiries about MCAW, contact Hans Wohlgefahrt at [email protected] or 941-718-7287. More information can be found at mymanatee.org/pets.