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Manatee County Animal Welfare - Bishop Animal Shelter (Bradenton)

Hours: Shelter Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-4pm; dog adoptions Mon-Sat 12-6pm, Sun 12-4pm

What it is
Shelters and rescues
Where
Manatee County
Status
Open
Checked
on the official website, November 5, 2026

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County animal welfare division with dog and working cat adoptions and Cat Town at the Bishop Animal Shelter, plus pet licensing, lost and found pets, owner surrender by appointment, and a working cat program for community cats.

Checked on the official website · November 5, 2026 What this means
An independently researched listing, not a statement of partnership or endorsement.

How to reach them

Where: 5718 21st Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34209

Hours: Shelter Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-4pm; dog adoptions Mon-Sat 12-6pm, Sun 12-4pm

Good to know

  • How to get started: Walk in or schedule an adoption appointment at mymanatee.org/adopt. Owner surrender is by scheduled appointment.

Emergency? Call your veterinarian or the nearest 24-hour emergency hospital now, and tell them if cost is a barrier. Emergency signs and poison hotlines

Before you go

Call or check their page for current prices, appointment availability, any income or residency rules, and which animals they see. Ask what to bring.

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Sources

Manatee County Animal Welfare - Bishop Animal Shelter (Bradenton) official page, checked November 5, 2026. Details have not yet been confirmed by the organization. Programs change; contact them for current information.

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