Upcoming Events at Bradenton Area Convention Center
Description
Manatee County Holds Large Scale Adoption Event
Event Details
Manatee County Holds Large Scale Adoption Event
The first ever Manatee County-wide Adoption Expo will be held Saturday,
August 1st and 2nd at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Hours on Saturday are from 11am- 4pm and Sunday from 12pm – 4pm. Animal Services Director, Bill Hutchinson states, “If you are looking for a pet or want to learn more about pet care, this is the event you want to attend.”
Manatee County Pet Adopt-A-Palooza will be an expo style event, designed to bring the community together as Manatee County works towards “Destination No Kill”.
Admission and parking are FREE and there will be over 100 adoptable puppies, dogs, cats and kittens to choose from. All pets will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. There will also be a Fly Ball tournament, one of the fastest, most thrilling dog sports in the world, a Search and Rescue demonstration and a police K9 presentation.
The event is pet friendly and the public is invited to bring licensed and leashed dogs to help pick out their new pack members.
There will also be onsite vaccinations and microchipping and the opportunity to sign up for low cost or free spay/neuter.
Manatee County license tags will be for sale and specialty retailers and fun pet vendors will offer pet related products and services. Local trainers will be on hand with live demonstrations, helpful tips and information. Additionally, local animal professionals will share their expertise on pet related topics including pet care and animal advocacy. Raffle prizes and special adoption rates will be offered.
The first ever Manatee County-wide Adoption Expo will be held Saturday,
August 1st and 2nd at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Blvd., Palmetto. Hours on Saturday are from 11am- 4pm and Sunday from 12pm – 4pm. Animal Services Director, Bill Hutchinson states, “If you are looking for a pet or want to learn more about pet care, this is the event you want to attend.”
Manatee County Pet Adopt-A-Palooza will be an expo style event, designed to bring the community together as Manatee County works towards “Destination No Kill”.
Admission and parking are FREE and there will be over 100 adoptable puppies, dogs, cats and kittens to choose from. All pets will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. There will also be a Fly Ball tournament, one of the fastest, most thrilling dog sports in the world, a Search and Rescue demonstration and a police K9 presentation.
The event is pet friendly and the public is invited to bring licensed and leashed dogs to help pick out their new pack members.
There will also be onsite vaccinations and microchipping and the opportunity to sign up for low cost or free spay/neuter.
Manatee County license tags will be for sale and specialty retailers and fun pet vendors will offer pet related products and services. Local trainers will be on hand with live demonstrations, helpful tips and information. Additionally, local animal professionals will share their expertise on pet related topics including pet care and animal advocacy. Raffle prizes and special adoption rates will be offered.
