TRAP NEUTER RETURN LEGISLATION!
At long last, our County Commission, Animal Services, and several other animal welfare organizations are working together with us to enact a new ordinance which is aimed at allowing Trap/Neuter/Return of free-roaming cats in Manatee County. This non-lethal method of population control will enable the whole community to be involved in ending the needless suffering and destruction of thousands of cats each year in Manatee County. Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) will also reduce and/or eliminate nuisance behaviors of free-roaming cats, negative impact on wildlife, and promote spaying and neutering at a whole new level for Manatee County. The new ordinance is in legal review now and must go through two public hearings before it can be incorporated here in Manatee County. Please watch our site for updates and show your support by dropping a note to your county commissioner, asking him/her to support TNR. You can also show your support by attending the public hearings. Dates for the hearings are not yet determined but will be made available when we have word from the County. For more information on TNR and how it works, visit www.alleycat.org.
At long last, our County Commission, Animal Services, and several other animal welfare organizations are working together with us to enact a new ordinance which is aimed at allowing Trap/Neuter/Return of free-roaming cats in Manatee County. This non-lethal method of population control will enable the whole community to be involved in ending the needless suffering and destruction of thousands of cats each year in Manatee County. Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) will also reduce and/or eliminate nuisance behaviors of free-roaming cats, negative impact on wildlife, and promote spaying and neutering at a whole new level for Manatee County. The new ordinance is in legal review now and must go through two public hearings before it can be incorporated here in Manatee County. Please watch our site for updates and show your support by dropping a note to your county commissioner, asking him/her to support TNR. You can also show your support by attending the public hearings. Dates for the hearings are not yet determined but will be made available when we have word from the County. For more information on TNR and how it works, visit www.alleycat.org.
Save a Cat's Life
We have many cats of all breeds (and mixes) and ages that are awaiting their new forever home.
Saving just one cat won't change the world, but surely the world will change for that one cat!
Click HERE to see our list of available cats.
We have many cats of all breeds (and mixes) and ages that are awaiting their new forever home.
Saving just one cat won't change the world, but surely the world will change for that one cat!
Click HERE to see our list of available cats.
CAN’T ADOPT? YOU CAN STILL SAVE A LIFE!
For every litter of kittens born, 5 good homes must be found. Many times these kittens grow up outside, un-neutered, and at five months of age, start producing more kittens.
Cats typically breed three times per year. Do the math - each spay makes a difference!
Help GSAL end the sad situation of unwanted pets in our community. A gift of $30 will neuter and vaccinate one productive male cat. $45 will spay and vaccinate a female.
Click on the “Donate” button to the right or send donations to:
Gulf Shore Animal League, PO BOX 14291, Bradenton, FL, 34280.
Specify “CATNIP” in the memo section and 100% of your donation
will be applied toward spay/neuter services.
For every litter of kittens born, 5 good homes must be found. Many times these kittens grow up outside, un-neutered, and at five months of age, start producing more kittens.
Cats typically breed three times per year. Do the math - each spay makes a difference!
Help GSAL end the sad situation of unwanted pets in our community. A gift of $30 will neuter and vaccinate one productive male cat. $45 will spay and vaccinate a female.
Click on the “Donate” button to the right or send donations to:
Gulf Shore Animal League, PO BOX 14291, Bradenton, FL, 34280.
Specify “CATNIP” in the memo section and 100% of your donation
will be applied toward spay/neuter services.
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| • | Spay or neuter your own pet and encourage others to do the same. |
| • | Join forces with your neighbors and learn how to manage the feral and stray cat population right in your own neighborhood. |
| • | Get your Vet involved! Gulf Shore Animal League has access to excellent resources and methods of providing medical treatment for feral cats. |
| • | Adopt a feral kitten. With a little patience feral kittens can be domesticated. Contact Gulf Shore Animal League and let us know you can foster or adopt. Request the fact sheet "Taming Feral Kittens." |
| • | Contribute to Gulf Shore Animal League. Your donation goes a long way in helping us help the forgotten cats in our community. All donations directly benefit the animals. We have no paid staff. |
| • | Volunteer! We need help with trapping, fundraising, newsletter, office work, adoptions and foster care. |
Birth Control NOT Pest Control
Gulf Shore Animal League is modeled after successful programs in Europe and in the U.S. cities of New Orleans, San Diego, Miami Beach, Washington, D.C. and Orange County, Florida. The trap-neuter-return program uses a humane method of animal control because it breaks the cycle of kittens born feral and unwanted and the problem of over population of a particular colony. Through this method the population of the colony is stablized, the cats in the colony are healthier, young kittens that can be socialized are adopted into suitable homes, and the volunteer caretakers enjoy a colony where the cats live peacefully and safely within their territory. Typical problems generally associated with a colony of feral cats such as yowling females and spraying toms are eliminated and the incidence of malnutrition and disease are almost non-existent. Join forces with us today to help protect all the cats in our community.
We are a major contributor in the community-wide effort to end the killing of companion animals as a means of population control. Join us and make great things happen right in your neighborhood.
To continue this important work we need your help. Please be generous by making a donation of money and time. We operate without paid staff and all board members hold full time jobs. Your support allows Gulf Shore Animal League to continue to assist you, your friends, and your neighbors in our joint mission of making Manatee County a "No-Kill" community by 2012. Together we can make it happen!
Gulf Shore Animal League is modeled after successful programs in Europe and in the U.S. cities of New Orleans, San Diego, Miami Beach, Washington, D.C. and Orange County, Florida. The trap-neuter-return program uses a humane method of animal control because it breaks the cycle of kittens born feral and unwanted and the problem of over population of a particular colony. Through this method the population of the colony is stablized, the cats in the colony are healthier, young kittens that can be socialized are adopted into suitable homes, and the volunteer caretakers enjoy a colony where the cats live peacefully and safely within their territory. Typical problems generally associated with a colony of feral cats such as yowling females and spraying toms are eliminated and the incidence of malnutrition and disease are almost non-existent. Join forces with us today to help protect all the cats in our community.
We are a major contributor in the community-wide effort to end the killing of companion animals as a means of population control. Join us and make great things happen right in your neighborhood.
To continue this important work we need your help. Please be generous by making a donation of money and time. We operate without paid staff and all board members hold full time jobs. Your support allows Gulf Shore Animal League to continue to assist you, your friends, and your neighbors in our joint mission of making Manatee County a "No-Kill" community by 2012. Together we can make it happen!
How you can help…
As a GSAL partner you can
As a GSAL partner you can
HOMES DESPERATELY NEEDED FOR OUR ADULT CATS...
How come everyone keeps overlooking us?
Throughout the year, adult cats are constantly overlooked and often spend many months, sometimes years, waiting for a new home. This is particularly true through the summer months when everyone wants kittens - and all those wonderful, loving Adult Cats are yet again left waiting.. and waiting... and waiting.
Please consider adopting one of these wonderful cats and give them a second chance. They're sure to enrich your life!
Purrs Forever! Adopt an adult cat and we’ll take 25% off our adoption fee. Limit two adoptions per home/applicant. (Some exceptions apply to front declaw/purebred mix/longhaired or polydactyl). Consider making a monetary donation greater than the discounted adoption fee so we can continue to help more kitties.
How come everyone keeps overlooking us?
Throughout the year, adult cats are constantly overlooked and often spend many months, sometimes years, waiting for a new home. This is particularly true through the summer months when everyone wants kittens - and all those wonderful, loving Adult Cats are yet again left waiting.. and waiting... and waiting.
Please consider adopting one of these wonderful cats and give them a second chance. They're sure to enrich your life!
Purrs Forever! Adopt an adult cat and we’ll take 25% off our adoption fee. Limit two adoptions per home/applicant. (Some exceptions apply to front declaw/purebred mix/longhaired or polydactyl). Consider making a monetary donation greater than the discounted adoption fee so we can continue to help more kitties.
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Gulf Shore Animal League is on a Mission to make Manatee County a "No Kill" community and you can help!
Gulf Shore Animal League is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of stray and feral cats in our community. In addition to our work with hundreds of individuals, we have also forged alliances with numerous businesses to control and protect the feral cat population. The Sandbar Restaurant, Quality Plumbing, Bray Roofing, and others are currently partnering with us to curb (and to one day eliminate) the unnecessary practice of euthanasia of healthy cats and kittens as a method of population control. Our program consists of trapping the cats, vetting them for health screening, spaying or neutering the cats, adminstering a rabies vaccine, tipping the left ear so that it can be readily identified, microchipping and returning the cats to the colony. The volunteer caretakers provide food and water for the colony and oversee their continuing care. The end result is a healthy, managed cat colony that no longer produces kittens or the unwanted mating and territorial behaviors.
Gulf Shore Animal League is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of stray and feral cats in our community. In addition to our work with hundreds of individuals, we have also forged alliances with numerous businesses to control and protect the feral cat population. The Sandbar Restaurant, Quality Plumbing, Bray Roofing, and others are currently partnering with us to curb (and to one day eliminate) the unnecessary practice of euthanasia of healthy cats and kittens as a method of population control. Our program consists of trapping the cats, vetting them for health screening, spaying or neutering the cats, adminstering a rabies vaccine, tipping the left ear so that it can be readily identified, microchipping and returning the cats to the colony. The volunteer caretakers provide food and water for the colony and oversee their continuing care. The end result is a healthy, managed cat colony that no longer produces kittens or the unwanted mating and territorial behaviors.
Featured Cat
Echo
Echo is a 2 year old Turkish Van / Mix
He is one cool cat! He is so laid back and calm. He fit immediately into his foster home and gets along great with dogs and other cats.
Please contact us to learn more about him.
Echo
Echo is a 2 year old Turkish Van / Mix
He is one cool cat! He is so laid back and calm. He fit immediately into his foster home and gets along great with dogs and other cats.
Please contact us to learn more about him.
Gulf Shore Animal League to the Rescue
Published Wednesday, July 27, 2011 2:01 am
by John Rehill, The Brandenton Times
BRADENTON -- At Tuesday's Manatee County Commissioner meeting, commissioners were asked to approve the auctioning of one of their Animal Shelter's trucks. The county will often auction off aging equipment in need of minor repair. Sometimes the items sell for a fraction of its value and other times they become priceless.
The Gulf Shore Animal League is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of stray and feral cats in the bay area. They are working with thousands of individuals and many businesses to control and protect the feral cat population. Their goal is to eliminate the unnecessery practice of euthanasia.
Manatee Animal Control has had a heavy burden lifted by the grace of these volunteers who most often work from their private vehicles with cages to rescue cats in the community. Often times, Animal Control can just phone in a report of a abandoned cat into Gulf Shore's office and they take it from there, saving the county revenue and heartache.
Manatee County Commissioners suggested that the best way to serve their citizens when providing animal control, was to take the county out of the loop whenever possible. It's the best for the animals because organizations like Gulf Shores find homes and its volunteers often foster their care until they do. So the commissioners voted to donate the animal control truck to Gulf Shore Animal League instead of sending it to auction.
Many agreed the truck was set-up with mulitiple cages and equipment perfect for the deeds of Gulf Shore, and to help them help the county was a win-win situtation.
Hats off to the County Commissioners and the fine volunteers at the Gulf Shore Animal League.
Published Wednesday, July 27, 2011 2:01 am
by John Rehill, The Brandenton Times
BRADENTON -- At Tuesday's Manatee County Commissioner meeting, commissioners were asked to approve the auctioning of one of their Animal Shelter's trucks. The county will often auction off aging equipment in need of minor repair. Sometimes the items sell for a fraction of its value and other times they become priceless.
The Gulf Shore Animal League is a non-for-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of stray and feral cats in the bay area. They are working with thousands of individuals and many businesses to control and protect the feral cat population. Their goal is to eliminate the unnecessery practice of euthanasia.
Manatee Animal Control has had a heavy burden lifted by the grace of these volunteers who most often work from their private vehicles with cages to rescue cats in the community. Often times, Animal Control can just phone in a report of a abandoned cat into Gulf Shore's office and they take it from there, saving the county revenue and heartache.
Manatee County Commissioners suggested that the best way to serve their citizens when providing animal control, was to take the county out of the loop whenever possible. It's the best for the animals because organizations like Gulf Shores find homes and its volunteers often foster their care until they do. So the commissioners voted to donate the animal control truck to Gulf Shore Animal League instead of sending it to auction.
Many agreed the truck was set-up with mulitiple cages and equipment perfect for the deeds of Gulf Shore, and to help them help the county was a win-win situtation.
Hats off to the County Commissioners and the fine volunteers at the Gulf Shore Animal League.
YOU SEARCH OR SHOP ...
WE GIVE!
WE GIVE!
Successes
Through our adoption program, we have successfully found wonderful homes for many homeless cats.
Visit our Happy Endings Page to see who's been adopted.
Through our adoption program, we have successfully found wonderful homes for many homeless cats.
Visit our Happy Endings Page to see who's been adopted.
Free and Easy way to raise funds for Gulf Shore Animal League
This is going to be the easiest thing we’ve ever asked you to do!
We just signed up with GoodSearch.com and now every time you shop online or search the internet, a donation will be made to Gulf Shore Animal League.
Here’s how:
GoodShop.com works with more than 2,500 stores (including Target, Apple, Petsmart etc..) and every time you purchase something, a percentage will be donated to us! And, even more exciting, GoodShop also offers over 100,000 of the most up-to-date coupons and free shipping offers so you can save money at the same time. It’s win win.
GoodSearch is a Yahoo powered search engine which makes a donation to us each time you do a search.
Join the rest of our community in using these sites to help us easily raise money for our mission. Get started by clicking the “Become a Supporter” button on our profile page here!
This is going to be the easiest thing we’ve ever asked you to do!
We just signed up with GoodSearch.com and now every time you shop online or search the internet, a donation will be made to Gulf Shore Animal League.
Here’s how:
GoodShop.com works with more than 2,500 stores (including Target, Apple, Petsmart etc..) and every time you purchase something, a percentage will be donated to us! And, even more exciting, GoodShop also offers over 100,000 of the most up-to-date coupons and free shipping offers so you can save money at the same time. It’s win win.
GoodSearch is a Yahoo powered search engine which makes a donation to us each time you do a search.
Join the rest of our community in using these sites to help us easily raise money for our mission. Get started by clicking the “Become a Supporter” button on our profile page here!
Good Search & Good Shop
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Adopt A Cat
News Announcement
There are Many Ways You Can Help the Cat Over-Population in our Community
Everything was looking up for Natalie, a little 12 week old calico kitten, after she was rescued by Gulf Shore Animal League. But soon Natalie and her foster family had quite a scare when she was discovered unresponsive and her face swollen. Seeing she was critical condition her foster mom rushed her to Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota where she was diagnosed as being in anaphylactic shock from multiple bee stings. Shockingly, a nest containing thousands of bees was discovered inside Natalie's foster home. Natalie was held at the vet clinic for observation and given medications. There was a possibility we could lose her, but with many prayers and a lot of shed tears, Natalie improved and was able to come home. However, she was not out of the woods yet and had to return to the doctor several times.
BEES & KITTIES DON'T MIX
NATALIE'S STORY
NATALIE'S STORY
Unfortunately, as the neck and facial swelling went down, her skin began to burst open leaving large, sore gaping wounds! Natalie was a strong kitten as she endured the daily medicines, along with the cleaning and wrapping of her neck. (see pictures below)
It has been a month since her bee attack and Natalie has survived! She is doing great but still on the mend. Natalie will be ready for adoption soon, she's the sweetest kitten. We are looking for the "Perfect" home for her! With her severe bee allergy an "Indoor Only" home is a must. Natalie's life was saved but her medical expenses were costly. If you would like to make a donation to help defray her medical expenses please click on the DONATION button below.
Thank You Kindly!!
Natalie & Gulf Shore Animal League
It has been a month since her bee attack and Natalie has survived! She is doing great but still on the mend. Natalie will be ready for adoption soon, she's the sweetest kitten. We are looking for the "Perfect" home for her! With her severe bee allergy an "Indoor Only" home is a must. Natalie's life was saved but her medical expenses were costly. If you would like to make a donation to help defray her medical expenses please click on the DONATION button below.
Thank You Kindly!!
Natalie & Gulf Shore Animal League
Natalie recovering
Memorandum of Understanding
August 2011
The first week of August heralded the start of some very positive developments for our feline friends. Manatee County Animal Services, The Humane Society of Manatee County, and Gulf Shore Animal League have signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding'. The memorandum initiates a new policy of TNR for community cats by Manatee County Animal Services.
~Read More~
August 2011
The first week of August heralded the start of some very positive developments for our feline friends. Manatee County Animal Services, The Humane Society of Manatee County, and Gulf Shore Animal League have signed a 'Memorandum of Understanding'. The memorandum initiates a new policy of TNR for community cats by Manatee County Animal Services.
~Read More~
Trap, Neuter, Return
Scavenger Hunt 2012
A non-profit 501(c)(3) Organization
Scavenger Hunt 2012
is Sponsored by:
is Sponsored by:
Get your friends and families together and register
now to join us for an exciting fundraiser!
Teams of up to five will collect lots of fun and crazy
items with stops all over Manatee County.
The registration fee is only $60 per team for a day full of fun
and a chance to win great prizes!
To register online, visit gsalscavengerhunt.eventbrite.com
or download a form to mail in.
(Online registration closes April 19, 2012 at 11:55pm)
Register by the Early Bird deadline of March 30th
and receive a complimentary t-shirt!
The Scavenger Hunt will begin and end at the Palma Sola Park Pavilion
located at 7815 40th Ave. West (off 75th Street West) in Bradenton
with a complimentary BBQ lunch provided by Mar Vista Restaurant.
Prizes will be awarded and there will be a silent auction available.
Team Captains must be 18 years or older and at least one team member needs to hold a valid drivers
license. All participants under the age of 18 must receive parental authorization. Proof of auto insurance
and drivers license will be required at check-in. Registration will be available on-site.
now to join us for an exciting fundraiser!
Teams of up to five will collect lots of fun and crazy
items with stops all over Manatee County.
The registration fee is only $60 per team for a day full of fun
and a chance to win great prizes!
To register online, visit gsalscavengerhunt.eventbrite.com
or download a form to mail in.
(Online registration closes April 19, 2012 at 11:55pm)
Register by the Early Bird deadline of March 30th
and receive a complimentary t-shirt!
The Scavenger Hunt will begin and end at the Palma Sola Park Pavilion
located at 7815 40th Ave. West (off 75th Street West) in Bradenton
with a complimentary BBQ lunch provided by Mar Vista Restaurant.
Prizes will be awarded and there will be a silent auction available.
Team Captains must be 18 years or older and at least one team member needs to hold a valid drivers
license. All participants under the age of 18 must receive parental authorization. Proof of auto insurance
and drivers license will be required at check-in. Registration will be available on-site.
Gulf Shore Animal League Sixth Annual Walter C. Watkins Memorial
Saturday, April 21st
11 am to 4:30 pm
Check-in opens at 10 am
11 am to 4:30 pm
Check-in opens at 10 am
~ Sponsorship Opportunities Available ~
• Corporate Sponsorships • Location Sponsorships • Individual Sponsorships
Sponsorships Available starting at only $50!
Download our sponsorship form for more information.
For more information please call
Gulf Shore Animal League
at 941-747-2284
The mission of Gulf Shore Animal League is to provide programs and
resources aimed at making Manatee County a NO-KILL community.
We are an ALL-VOLUNTEER 501 (c) 3.
• Corporate Sponsorships • Location Sponsorships • Individual Sponsorships
Sponsorships Available starting at only $50!
Download our sponsorship form for more information.
For more information please call
Gulf Shore Animal League
at 941-747-2284
The mission of Gulf Shore Animal League is to provide programs and
resources aimed at making Manatee County a NO-KILL community.
We are an ALL-VOLUNTEER 501 (c) 3.