My name is Manatee!

Posted over 8 months ago | Updated over 3 months ago

Cared for by Alachua County Animal Services

Adoption process

Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

Meet the Pet

Submit Application

Approve Application

Sign Adoption Contract

Pay Fee

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed

Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Color

Tan/Yellow/Fawn

Age

Adult

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

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Sex

Female

Pet ID

54441531

My details

Spayed / Neutered

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

I am Manatee, a freshwater hippo who wants to let you in on a little secret....I'm a mermaid. Crazy, I know. But the second the sprinkler comes out, I go BANANAS in the best way possible! I will spend aaaall day running through the sprinkler and trying to grab the water in the air. I'm also a smart girl and know sit, stay, paw, and come, and I believe I'm fully housebroken. I normally go to the door when I need to go potty. I also love to go on car rides, but it can take me a few minutes to get comfy in new places and with new people, so I do best with slow intros. I am dog friendly but can get overwhelmed with other dogs in my bubble, so I may do best with other laidback pups or as a single pup. When I'm not running through the sprinkler, I enjoy a good teddy bear (well, unstuffing a good teddy bear). Let's frolic in the sprinklers together forever!

Shelter

Alachua County Animal Services

Contact info

Pet ID

54441531

Contact

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Phone

(352) 264-6870

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Website

https://alachuacounty.us/Depts/animalServices/Pages/AnimalServices.aspx

Address

3400 NE 53rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609

Donation

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Their adoption process

1.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet

They can inquire online and submit an application as well.

2.
Meet the Pet

3.
Submit Application

4.
Approve Application

This can occur when we have people in our system we have filed prior charges against

5.
Sign Adoption Contract

6.
Pay Fee

We waive fees regularly, so this isn't always a step.

7.
Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

In order to adopt there are a few requirements...
1. You must be 18 years or older
2. If you have any other animals (cats, dogs, ferrets) they must have current rabies vaccines (if you live in Alachua County they must also have our Rabies License)
3. If you rent your home or your land we must speak to your landlord to make sure it is okay for you to have this new pet.
4. If adopting a dog, current dogs must come in for a meet-and-greet.

Adoption Fees
Dogs $30
Cats $25

'Challenged' adoptions (dogs or cats who have been with the shelter for 21 days or more, special needs pets, or adoption challenged breeds or colors)
Dogs $15
Cats $10

Adoption application

https://alachuacounty.seamlessdocs.com/f/AdoptionApplication

Go meet their pets

You can come and visit our adoptable pets at :
3400 NE 53rd Ave
Gainesville, FL 32609
Tuesday- Saturday from 10:30- 5:30

Adoption events coming soon....