Welcome to Manatee County Animal Welfare!
Manatee County Animal Welfare is open to the public during normal hours of operation.
Click here to view all adoptable pets.
Foster parents are volunteers that provide temporary care for animals who aren't quite ready for adoption due to age, health or behavior. The necessary supplies are provided by MCAW, so all you need is time and love to give! If you have room in your home and heart and are interested in becoming a foster volunteer, please fill out the volunteer application above to start the process. For additional information about the program, please contact 941-742-5933 ext. 8314.
Click here to become a VOLUNTEER.
Click here to become a FOSTER.
If you are a current Rescue Partner, or would like to become one, please contact [email protected].
If you have LOST or FOUND a pet:
MCAW Field Officers are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. If you are in need of our Field Services, which includes but is not limited to, bite cases, confined strays, barking complaints, hoarding/neglect, please call our dispatch at 941-742-5933, ext. 1.