Bradenton, FL
Manatee County's cat adoptions are handled through Cat Town, a dedicated walk-in facility in downtown Bradenton; dog and working-cat adoptions are at the county's Bishop Animal Shelter.
Standard fees apply; every Tuesday is Half Price Tuesday (50% off). Seniors 55+ adopting a pet 7+ years old: $10. Fees waived for military/veterans/first responders and for animals in care 60+ days.
Eligibility: Must be over 18 years old and provide a valid form of identification.
Visit during opening hours to meet available cats, or contact Manatee County Animal Services at (941) 742-5824 first to check which cats are currently available.
Estimated by applying the AVMA's 2024 national cat-ownership rate (32.1% of households) to the county's real household count from the Census Bureau — a national rate applied locally, not a local survey. Population and housing figures are from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Cat adoptions are handled at Cat Town, a dedicated walk-in facility at 216 6th Ave E in downtown Bradenton, open daily 10am-4pm.
Standard fees apply, with every Tuesday offering 50% off. Seniors 55+ adopting a pet 7 years or older pay $10, and fees are waived for military, veterans, and first responders.
Contact Manatee County Animal Services at (941) 742-5824 to ask about surrendering a cat. Intake policies change with shelter capacity, so check before bringing an animal in.
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