Donte's Den

Animal rescue in Myakka City, Florida

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6801 - 283rd Street East, Myakka City, FL 34251

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Adoptable Pets at Donte's Den

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Shelly

Border Collie

Female, Adult

Myakka City, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Scooby

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Adult

Myakka City, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Not good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Colton

Labrador Retriever/Chow Chow

Male, Young

Myakka City, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story

Rescue FAQs

We are a no kill shelter and much more! OUR STORY A loving haven for our furry friends. Donte's Den is the realization of a long-time dream of Founder Marsha Panuce and her late husband Don. Named for the couple's beloved standard Schnauzer, Donte, Donte's Den has been thoughtfully designed to be a continuation of home for canines who need it. HOW WE CARE At Donte's Den, all dogs are top dogs. Our programs cover a wide range of services for dogs who, for one reason or another, can no longer live at home. Adoption Finding homes for dogs who no longer have anyone to care for them. Boarding A home away from home for your dog or cat while you're away! Pet Trust Caring for dogs whose owners are no longer with them. Military Boarding A loving home until their owners return from deployment. Extended Care Caring for dogs whose owners are sick or injured. We have a full state of the art hospital on site to meet all of our dogs medical needs. All of our dogs are kept in large dens with no bars. Also on site the dogs have an in ground pool. All our volunteers enjoy walking our dogs down our half mile pine forest trail.
We are located in Myakka city, Florida which is located east of Bradenton on a beautiful county style 50 acres and serve Sarasota, Bradenton and Arcadia.
  • 1. Meet the Pet
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption fee is $400 for all dogs which includes up-to-date vaccinations and a microchip. Spay/Neuter can be included at an additional cost. We do have an adoption application. Applicants must own a home or be able to have a dog per the landlord. Some dogs will be required to have a fenced in yard. Home checks are required here at Donte's Den. Please visit www.dontesden.org for our full list of adoptable dogs!

Pets at shelters and rescues near Donte's Den

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Love4Paws, Inc.

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Drusilla

Pig (Potbellied)

Female, Young

Myakka City, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small
Details
Needs experienced adopter
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Cider

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 1 mo

Sarasota, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Story
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Hemi

Hemingway/Polydactyl

Female, 6 mos

Myakka City, FL

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Story

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