It is the mission of Manatee County Animal Services to save as many animals as possible by achieving 90% save rate. Saving animals will be accomplished in cooperation with other animal welfare organizations, animal shelters, the media and the public through methods such as enhanced owner retention, returns to owners, increased fostering and adoption, free and low cost spay and neutering and a feline TNR (trap/neuter/return) program.

To embrace the sections of Nathan Winograd’s no-kill philosophy that we have the ability to effect directly. These include being the primary intake for dogs and cats; providing shelter and care until the dogs and cats are released; providing aggressive adoption programs and public education

We are the first No-Kill County in the State of Florida.

http://www.mymanatee.org/home/government/departments/public-safety/animal-services.html