HSMC
Second Chance Adoption Center
941-747-8808 x 313
Tuesday – Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch
Shelter is closed Sunday and Monday
Veterinary Clinic
941-747-8808, Option 1
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Clinic will be closed on the following Saturdays: Sept. 26, Oct 17, & Oct 31
Clinic will be open from 8 am to 2 pm on Oct. 3, Oct. 10 & Oct. 24.
abc7 interviews HSMC Executive Director Rick Yocum and Event and Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Weiss, along with a very cute puppy named Topolino as the 3rd Annual Fill the Van campaign starts. Thanks to SeaMonkey Apparel for their support of the animals in our community’s shelters. https://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/10/01/fill-van-annual-community-campaign
Check out this link to abc7 local news with a story about our new shelter plans! https://www.mysuncoast.com/2026/09/30/through-eyes-our-shelter-animals-humane-society-plans-major-expansion
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
In this episode of the Nonprofit Thrivability Series of Beyond The Blog, a Podcast by The Patterson Foundation, host Read Corley talks with Rick Yocum, executive director of the Humane Society of Manatee County, about his experience with Margin & Mission Ignition. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUZmQgM5r60
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
Check out Rick Yocum’s article in this month’s Suncoast Pet Magazine about the importance of preventative veterinary care for your pets. Suncoast Article Dec 25 – Jan 26
Check out the latest article in this month’s Suncoast Pet Magazine Rick Yocum’s Article – June – July 2025
Read the latest article in Suncoast Pet Magazine on HSMC! A Beacon of Compassion and Care Article – April – May 2025
Rick Yocum talks about helping the community cats live healthier and longer lives. The ABC’s of TNR – February – March 2025
