Check out this link to the news story that Fox13 Tampa did on our plans to build a new shelter!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Humane Society of Manatee County Announces Major Campus Transformation HSMC and Local Design and Construction Team Prepare to Bring Long-Term Campus Vision to Life BRADENTON, FL – September 8, 2026 The Humane Society of Manatee County (HSMC) is moving forward with a significant transformation of its two-and-a-half-acre campus, creating a more welcoming, … continuing reading

Thanks to the generosity of the Bishop Parker Foundation, HSMC can continue changing lives—both animal and human. This impactful grant helps us care for shelter animals and supports financially challenged clinic clients so their beloved pets can live long, healthy lives. We invite you to read the press release below to learn more about how … continuing reading

Paws in Motion is back!  March 15, 2025 at Rossi Park, read all about it! 2025 PIM Press Release

Contact: Samantha Harris- Events & Volunteer Coordinator Humane Society of Manatee County 941-747-8808 Ext. 315 events@humanemanatee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Humane Society of Manatee County is proud to bring the return of Paws in Motion Walk-a-thon & Festival to a new location, Rossi Park, on the Bradenton Riverwalk. From 8 am-12 pm on Saturday, March … continuing reading

More than $15K in forfeiture funds awarded to local organizations September 27, 2023 Today, at the Bradenton City Council Meeting, Chief Melanie Bevan awarded 11 organizations a total of $15,300 in funding from the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Fund Award Program. This grant program supports projects that improve neighborhood safety, promote crime prevention, provide drug prevention, … continuing reading

Click here to read this press release regarding a new partnership between the Humane Society of Manatee County and Christopher Todd Communities.

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Florida Animal Friend, a non-profit organization dedicated to ending pet overpopulation, announced the 2021 recipients of their annual grant awards. This funding provides the opportunity for municipal and non-profit organizations to implement and/or continue no-cost and low-cost spay and neuter programs throughout Florida. Florida Animal Friend is pleased to … continuing reading

CONTACT: Rick Yocum – Executive Director Humane Society of Manatee County 941-747-8808 rick@humanesocietymanatee.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Humane Society of Manatee County’s 15th Annual Paws in Motion Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser Saturday March 20, 2021 Bradenton, Fla. January 26, 2021 Humane Society of Manatee County is proud to present the 15th Annual Paws in Motion Walk-a-Thon … continuing reading

CONTACT: Rick Yocum – Executive Director Humane Society of Manatee County 941-747-8808 Ext. 316 rick@humanesocietymanatee.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                       Humane Society of Manatee County Celebrates 50th Anniversary Bradenton, Fla. January 12, 2021 – The Humane Society of Manatee County is celebrating its 50th Anniversary of serving the animals in the community in 2021. Founded in … continuing reading