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"For the Love of Dogs: Volunteers Helping Manatee’s Dogs Find Loving Homes and Fosters." Exclusive playgroup videos!

This page is run by a group of volunteers to promote the dogs at Manatee County Animal Welfare.

11/10/2026

TonTon is in a Foster To Adopt Home. Wish him well!

11/10/2026

We just shared an urgent plea for Unique, but Teddy is being overlooked while displaying the same distressing behaviors in our “state-of-the-art” facility.

Please understand: his kennel has already been taken offline for repairs. We have been by, and there are still pieces of metal protruding where he could injure himself.

Taking a kennel offline is only part of the response. What is being done to address Teddy’s distress and ensure he is safe?
Teddy deserves the same urgency, attention, and help. We need answers—and action.

11/10/2026

🚨 Unique needs a lifeline by Friday, November 13.

At just 2 years old and 56 pounds, Unique has already been abandoned in a trailer. Now she is struggling severely in the shelter—and faces euthanasia if a placement isn’t found by her deadline.

In her kennel, she licks and chews the walls, drools, and barks in distress. Medication has helped somewhat, but she is still struggling to cope.

Outside the kennel, in a quiet space, she shows a different side: a sweet, loving girl who welcomes connection. That’s the Unique we want someone to have the chance to know. ❤️

Her needs are significant, and finding the right home matters. She needs:

🐾 A home where she is the only dog.
🐾 A patient, experienced adopter familiar with severe separation anxiety.
🐾 Someone home most of the time who can help her gradually adjust.
🐾 A commitment to continued veterinary care, prescribed medication, and professional behavior support.
🐾 A safe plan for times she must be alone, with any confinement decisions guided by a qualified professional.

Unique needs time, stability, and someone prepared to work through the difficult days alongside her. She deserves the opportunity to feel safe again.

If you can offer the home she needs, please reach out now. If you can’t, please share—especially with someone experienced in helping dogs with anxiety.

📅 Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026.

11/09/2026

🐾 TWO DOGS. TWO PERSONALITIES. TWO A+ REPORT CARDS! 🐾

Brandan Kools took RiffRaff and Lillie out Sunday, and both earned glowing reviews! Great car passengers? ✅ Gentle treat takers? ✅ Wonderful company? Absolutely. ❤️

💙 RIFFRAFF is pure joy in dog form.
At 5 years old and 44 pounds, this small-but-mighty boy has plenty of enthusiasm for the world outside his kennel! He does pull a bit on the leash, but his happiness at simply being out for a walk is contagious. He rolled over for belly rubs and comfortably let us lift him in and out of the car. A little muscle, a big smile, and so much love to give!

🌸 LILLIE is a sweet, gentle soul.
At 6 years old and 43 pounds, she’s the more reserved of the two, quietly winning hearts with her lovely manners. She hopped into the car all by herself, walked beautifully on the leash, and didn’t chase after any squirrels. 🐿️ Those squirrels got a free pass today! What a sweetheart.

A few hours away from the shelter gave them a chance to see what wonderful companions these two can be. Now each deserves a family to make days like this part of everyday life. 🏡❤️

📍 Manatee County Animal Welfare
🐾 RiffRaff — A139718 | Neutered male
🐾 Lillie — A139145 | Spayed female

11/09/2026

🌊 Miguel’s Doggie Day Out came with a swimming lesson and a need for speed! 🐾

Yesterday, Miguel visited Florida West Coast Air Dogs, where he walked onto the pool ramp, jumped in, and had that familiar realization: Wait… my feet don’t touch! 😂 Luckily, he had his trusty life vest on, and a couple of laps later, he was swimming smoothly. Then it was time to check out Fast CAT, which he caught onto very quickly!

At 5 years old and 52 pounds, Miguel has earned some lovely reviews from the people who’ve spent time with him. His overnight host described him as a “very easy guest”—doing his business outside, walking at a smooth pace on leash, settling quietly in his kennel, and warming up to her husband right away.

Miguel also spent a short time in a foster-to-adopt home. During that stay, he attended doggy daycare with his canine sibling and was reported to guard her from the other dogs. That’s an important part of finding the right fit for him. He has had positive experiences with dogs, but a busy daycare setting may not suit him. Potential adopters with another dog should discuss this experience and introductions with the shelter team. His compatibility with cats is unknown.

This affectionate boy has shown how nicely he can settle into home life—and how much fun he can have on an adventure! Now he needs someone ready to get to know him and give him another chance at belonging. 🏡💕

📍 Manatee County Animal Welfare
🐾 MIGUEL | A137964
5 years old • 52 pounds • Neutered

11/08/2026

📸 OZZY: “Did you say close-up?” 😂

Some dogs pose politely. Ozzy’s photo shoot included giving the camera a face full of brindle—and giving Florine Dombroski something to smile about!

At 7 years old and 85 pounds, this handsome boy is making a BIG impression during . Those gorgeous stripes, that broad smile, and his enthusiastic approach to getting in the picture certainly deserve a spotlight. 🤎

Ozzy has been waiting since September 25 for someone to see him and think, “There’s my dog.”

Let’s help his next photo shoot happen at home—with his very own family. 🏡🐾

📍 Manatee County Animal Welfare
🐶 OZZY • A139383 • Neutered male

11/08/2026

Roscoe sounds like a 🐎 horse galloping! 🤣

11/08/2026

📸💙 Florine Dombroski went to get Bluey for his photo shoot… and came back saying he might be her new favorite!

Apparently, Bluey didn’t get the memo that this was a photo shoot, not an audition for someone’s heart. 😉

This 9-year-old, 74-pound handsome boy has more going for him than his camera-ready face. On a previous Doggie Day Out with Carol Jordan he earned an excellent report card! He rode nicely in the car, enjoyed the fresh air and water at the park, and walked without pulling. His thank-you to Carol? Some kisses in the car. 💋

Now we’d love to see Bluey turn those field trips into an everyday life with someone of his own. He’s been waiting since June 22, and this sweet senior deserves more opportunities to show people why he’s a favorite.

Florine’s smitten. Carol gave him glowing reviews. Who’s ready to make it official? 🏡💙

📍 Manatee County Animal Welfare
🐶 BLUEY • A117860 • Neutered male

11/08/2026

🧼🐾 Freshly bathed. Camera ready. Forever-home ready.

Paddington showed off that handsome silver face at his photo shoot, and afterward, took him home for a nice bath! Now he’s all cleaned up and ready to go HOME for . ❤️

At 10 years old, this distinguished gentleman deserves a soft place to land, a family to call his own, and someone who sees just how special those gray whiskers are.

He’s handled the modeling. Margarita handled the spa treatment. Could you handle the happily ever after? 🏡✨

📍 Manatee County Animal Welfare
🐾 Paddington • A135841 • Approximately 65 pounds

Please share to help our freshly scrubbed senior find his people! 🧡

Address

5718 21st Street W
Bradenton, FL
34209

Website

https://www.mymanatee.org/services-and-amenities/service-listing/service-details/adopt-a-pet

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