Animal Welfare
KRIS WEISKOPF: Florida Brown Dog deserves adoption, love no matter what he is
A Florida Brown Dog is just that -- a Florida Brown Dog. And they deserve some loving attention.
Animal Welfare
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KRIS WEISKOPF
Manatee requires health certificate before sale of any dog, cat
If your dog or cat has a litter of puppies or kittens and you want to sell them, you first must have an official certificate of veterinary inspection.
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Senior living centers across US accept more pets
Shirlee and Nathan "Nick" Horowitz faced one serious health crisis after another before their doctor said they had to move into an assisted living center. They had only one condition - they weren't going anywhere without their dog.
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KRIS WEISKOPF
Manatee no-kill shelters ask you to visit, adopt an animal
Here's where to find key Manatee Animal Services, their offices and their website.
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KRIS WEISKOPF
Manatee volunteers make no-kill effort a success
Everyone has a role in Manatee County's no-kill effort.
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KRIS WEISKOPF
Manatee takes no-kill program pitch to Hillsborough
Hundreds turn out in Hillsborough County to hear about Manatee County's no-kill animal protection project.
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KRIS WEISKOPF
Rabies awareness, prevention are coordinated effort
In Manatee County, rabies prevention is a top priority.
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KRIS WEISKOPF
All cats, even feral, get protection under no-kill plan
The easiest and most effective way to control the cat population is to spay and neuter, and to monitor populations.
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KRIS WEISKOPF
Dogs have been man’s best friend forever -- for all the right reasons
Dogs have been branded as man's best friend because of their unique loyalty, unconditional love and companionship. Even if you are a cat lover, it's hard not to agree.
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KRIS WEISKOPF
Make your pet a lifelong commitment in Manatee
An important program within the no-kill plan is pet retention, and pet owners who still want to turn in their pet to Animal Services for one reason or another must make an appointment.
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KRIS WEISKOPF
Reunion at Manatee animal services
On Jan. 30, a local business contacted Animal Services to pick up a dog that apparently had wandered onto their property.








