Finding forever homes

Local rescue groups seek adoptive families at Pet Adopt-a-Palooza.

  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 9:36 a.m. August 3, 2015
  • East County
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Manatee County residents headed to the Bradenton Area Convention Center this weekend for the first countywide Pet Adopt-a-Palooza event Aug. 1 through Aug. 2. 

More than 100 pets were available for adoption on site at the event, which included raffles, pet services, a search-and-rescue demonstration by the Peace River Search and Rescue and a flyable tournament, among other festivities. 

 

Scott Earl from team “Barkaholics” prepares for Stella to compete in the flyable tournament. Photo courtesy of Mindy Towns.
Scott Earl from team “Barkaholics” prepares for Stella to compete in the flyable tournament. Photo courtesy of Mindy Towns.
Cindy Skarda and Rebekah Boos are on hand to educate visitors about the Humane Soceity of Lakewood Ranch. Milo and Sawyer helped. Photo courtesy of Mindy Towns.
Cindy Skarda and Rebekah Boos are on hand to educate visitors about the Humane Soceity of Lakewood Ranch. Milo and Sawyer helped. Photo courtesy of Mindy Towns.
Joni Trickett and Trouchen Oran, of the Sarasota Obedience Training Club, pass out information about their organization. Photo courtesy of Mindy Towns.
Joni Trickett and Trouchen Oran, of the Sarasota Obedience Training Club, pass out information about their organization. Photo courtesy of Mindy Towns.
Ansley White shows off Clancy, one of the dogs available for adoption from the Manatee County Animal Services. Photo courtesy of Mindy Towns.
Ansley White shows off Clancy, one of the dogs available for adoption from the Manatee County Animal Services. Photo courtesy of Mindy Towns.
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Team "Barkaholics" member, Stella, competes in the flyball tournament. Photo courtesy of Mindy Towns.

 

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