Adoptable Dog of the Week: Spot Needs a Home

This week's adoptable pet is Spot, a white and brown Boxer mix.

Spot is about one-and-a-half years old and has been with Manatee County Animal Services since March 30, when he was picked up along 13th Street West in Bradenton. Spot is a playful pup who will chase toys and loves to run. He just wants to find a good home and needs someone to adopt him soon. Visit Spot at the county's downtown adoption center. Don't let the sidewalk construction out front fool you -- the center is still open.

Animal services is offering buy one get one free adoption specials for dogs and cats in the month of August. Feel free to mix and match. Regular adoption fees, which include spay or neutering, shots, physicals and a chip, are $80 for dogs and $60 for cats. This adoption special is another step in the County’s plan to become a no-kill community.

For more information, visit www.mymanatee.org/pets or call 941-742-5824. The animal services webpage features updated photos and descriptions of the pets available for adoption. Pet owners can also use the site to locate missing pets.

Pets are also available for adoption locally at:

•  at , 4425 14th St. W.
• , 2515 Tamiami Trail
• , 5718 21st Ave. W.
• Gulf Shore Animal League at , 6908 Manatee Ave W.
• Nates Place Dog and Cat Adoption Center, 8435 Cooper Creek Blvd.