Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch

11/09/2026

Great free training resource for our community! 💙 Thank you so much Manatee County Animal Welfare this is such an amazing resource!

Free dog training appointments are now open for Manatee County residents starting this Saturday, Nov. 14! 🐾

Manatee County Animal Welfare has partnered with Alpha Basic Training for Dogs and Humans, LLC to offer free sessions at our new Animal Welfare Resource Center. Whether your dog needs help with everyday manners or you’re working through a behavior challenge, you’ll get practical tips you can use at home. It’s one way we’re helping pets and families stay together.

📍 Animal Welfare Resource Center
401 17th Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205

Appointments are required. Book your free session here 👇
https://mcawpets.as.me/schedule/5dc2bcdd

11/07/2026

Our cat room welcomed in five new additions this week and they can't wait to meet you! All of these felines are unique in appearance and personality; however, they all have one thing in common- their LOVE for humans 😻 If you're looking to welcome a new kitty into your family, please come in and maybe you'll find your new best friend! 🐾

26920 Gopher Hill Road
Myakka City, FL 34251
https://hslwr.org/Cats

11/06/2026

August wants to remind everyone how adorable he is! This 3 year old male Boxer mix is 60 pounds of pure love and despite being in the shelter for almost 2 years, he is hopeful in finding his perfect match soon. August is looking for a home where he can be the only apple of your eye, where he will be loved and cared for deeply! He is full of playful energy and has an affectionate nature, bonding closely to his humans. August has been through professional training and will need a special dog experienced home where his training will be continued. He is patiently waiting for a someone to walk through our doors...will that be you? 💙😍

26920 Gopher Hill Road
Myakka City, FL 34251
https://hslwr.org/Dogs

11/06/2026

Meet Rupert, the adorable 2 year old male Chihuahua mix seeking his forever home. This 7.5 pound pup is full of enthusiasm and lots of affection! He may be a little shy when first meeting unfamiliar humans but will become your little sidekick in no time! Rupert loves with all of his heart and is a lap dog at times, however he will also find ways to keep busy on his own. He loves running crazy zoomies, exploring the yard, and snuggling up close to his people for attention. Rupert loves to use his voice and is very talkative, so if you aren't a fan of dogs who vocalize, then he may not be your match. However, if you don't mind a canine that thinks he's bigger than he is and expresses himself through talking, then Rupert would love to meet you! Rupert would thrive in a home where there isn't a bunch of activity going on outside, and with a family who is a little more active, as he's still a young pup who loves to play. This cutie is full of personality and will make an excellent partner in crime! With Rupert in your life, there will never ever be a dull moment.

26920 Gopher Hill Road
Myakka City, FL 34251
https://hslwr.org/Dogs

11/03/2026

🐾 Happy National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! 🐾

Behind every animal who finds their way to a loving home is a whole community of people working together to make it happen. This week, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank everyone who makes our mission possible.

To our incredible staff, thank you for the countless hours, hard work, compassion, and dedication you pour into caring for the animals who come through our doors. The work isn’t always easy, but your commitment to giving every animal a chance makes all the difference.

To our amazing volunteers, thank you for giving your time, energy, and love to our animals. Whether you’re walking dogs, socializing cats, helping at events, or lending a hand wherever needed, we couldn’t do this without you.

To our wonderful fosters, thank you for opening your homes and hearts to animals who need a little extra time, care, and love. You provide safe places to heal, grow, and prepare for their next chapter.

And to our local animal control teams and rescue partners, thank you for working alongside us, supporting one another, and sharing in the common goal of making a difference for animals in our community. We are stronger together!

Animal welfare truly takes a village, and we are so grateful for the village that surrounds us. Every life saved, every animal given a second chance, and every happy adoption is made possible by people who care.

Thank you for being part of our village and helping us save lives. We appreciate you more than words can say! ❤️🐾

10/31/2026

Crypt has some new fabulous pictures to show off in hopes that he finds his forever home soon! 💫 This 4 year old, 19 pound Chihuahua/Terrier mix is handsome, playful, smart, and a cuddle bug. He radiates joy wherever he goes and knows just how to put a huge smile on anyone's face! Crypt has been overlooked for a few weeks now, but how can you resist that cute underbite (which makes him appear to have a pouty lip)? Come on in and fall in love with Crypt! 💙

26920 Gopher Hill Road
Myakka City, FL 34251
https://hslwr.org/Dogs

10/31/2026

🎃🍬 Trick or treat, furry friends! 🍬🎃

Looking for a little Halloween fun today? Come visit us at HSLWR from 11 AM–4 PM for some trick-or-treating, candy, and kitten cuddles! 🐱🧡

You'll even get to meet Broccoli's adorable kitten friends while you're here!

Bring the family, grab some treats, and come spend a little Halloween with us. We can't wait to see you! 👻

📍 26920 Gopher Hill Road, Myakka City, FL 34251

10/30/2026

Love this fun video our rescue partners at Manatee County Animal Welfare did for Halloween 💙

10/30/2026

We have three new adorable toddlers that can't wait to meet you!😻

🦋Butterfly (calico)- 3 month old female Medium Hair kitten who is equal parts cuddle bug and playtime enthusiast! She adores her belly being rubbed and snuggled like the royalty she is. Butterfly is also full of s***k and enjoys playing with toys, especially a teaser wand!
🐛Caterpillar (tabby)- 3 month old female Domestic Shorthair is sweet and silly! She is a total lovebug who seeks out her humans, jumping right into your lap and purring away. Caterpillar also enjoys playing with toys and having a blast with her siblings!
🪰Jitterbug (black)- 3 month old female Domestic Shorthair kitten who has mild Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH), but that doesn't stop her! She zooms around at full speed keeping up with her siblings with unstoppable enthusiasm. Jitterbug's favorite place in the world is curled up in a plush cat bed or snuggled up to her people.

26920 Gopher Hill Road
Myakka City, FL 34251
https://hslwr.org/Cats

10/30/2026

Did you know there’s more to our website than just adorable adoptable faces?

Our website is full of helpful resources and information for our community! Whether you're looking to welcome a new furry family member or want to get involved with helping animals in need, there's something for everyone.

Here's just a little of what you can find on our website:

Looking to surrender a pet? https://hslwr.org/Surrendering-a-Cat-or-Dog

Want to Volunteer or Foster? https://hslwr.org/Volunteer

Whether you're interested in adopting, fostering, volunteering, or simply staying up to date with everything happening at the shelter, we invite you to take a look around!

You never know what helpful information you might find!

Visit our website today: www.hslwr.org

To offer a safe environment and shelter for companion animals including medical care, vaccinations, and micro-chipping by loving and caring individuals, until we can adopt them into a new suitable home.