Humane Society of Manatee County Veterinary Clinic

The Humane Society of Manatee County Veterinary Clinic is open to the public by appointment and offers high-quality, low-to-moderate-cost veterinary care for cats and dogs in Manatee County and surrounding counties

Founded in 1971 by a courageous group of individuals dedicated to the humane treatment of animals in Manatee County, it operated as a foster-based organization without a facility. On April 7, 1973, they received non-profit 501 c3 status. After many fundraisers and a couple of 'angels,' HSMC acquired its first facility in 1978 – what we now call the Cat Cottage. In 1986, the organization purchased the two-story Nautilus property next door. In 2007, a fundamental shift occurred from the Humane Society being simply a no-kill shelter to adopting the mission 'to lead Manatee County in creating a No-kill community.' After some much-needed renovations, HSMC opened a Humane Alliance Model Spay/Neuter Clinic in 2009. In November 2013, the purchase of the former Salvation Army store next door signaled the next big step. The dream of opening a newly expanded clinic became a reality on September 9, 2015

Mission — The Humane Society of Manatee County leads the community in fostering compassion and respect for animals through quality care, education, and advocacy to improve the lives of animals and strengthen the human-animal bond