The 7th Annual Adopt-A-Palooza will be held on Saturday, May 13th at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, 1 Haben Boulevard in Palmetto. Hours are 11 am – 3 pm. Admission and parking are FREE. Adopt-A-Palooza is presented by Manatee County Animal Welfare and Friends of Manatee County Animal Services.

Adopt-A-Palooza is the largest one-day adoption event and pet expo event in Manatee County and will feature over 100 adoptable puppies, dogs, cats and kittens from Manatee County Animal Welfare (MCAW), local shelters and animal rescues – all under one roof.

The family-friendly event will include vendors selling a variety of pet products, pet information tables with special pricing on services such as spay and neuter, chipping, veterinarian services and more. The Adopt-A-Palooza Market Place will feature a variety of raffle and silent auction items.

The proceeds from the event will benefit Friends of Manatee County Animal Services. FoMCAS is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves as a fundraising arm whose mission it is to work hand in hand with Manatee County Animal Welfare to enrich the lives of the shelter animals by raising funds to provide additional resources, medical care and heart worm treatment.