This week’s adoptable pet is Samantha, a sleepy little tiger-striped kitten.

Samantha is a 1-year-old and has been with Manatee County Animal Services since July 2, when she was picked up as a stray. Samantha is a sweet little kitten. She has been in the shelter for nearly three months and just wants to find a good home. Visit Samantha at the county’s downtown adoption center. Don’t let the sidewalk construction out front fool you — the center is still open.

September is a great month to adopt a cat like Samantha who has been in the shelter for more than a month. Manatee County Animal Services is offering adoption specials on all dogs and cats that have been at the shelter 30 days or longer. Dogs that have been at the shelter a month or more can be adopted for $30, a $50 savings off the regular adoption fee of $80. Cats, normally priced at $60, can be adopted for $10. 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:

• Animal Network Inc. at Petsmart, 4425 14th St. W.
• Humane Society of Manatee County, 2515 Tamiami Trail
• Bishop Animal Shelter SPCA, 5718 21st Ave. W.
• Gulf Shore Animal League at Pet Supermarket, 6908 Manatee Ave W.
• Nates Place Dog and Cat Adoption Center, 8435 Cooper Creek Blvd.