Animal Network, Inc.

Animal Network, Inc. was founded in 1999 as MCOLA (Manatee County Off Leash Association), a grass roots organization wishing to convince the county to provide dog parks in Manatee County. We have since expanded to helping our entire animal community.

Our accomplishments have been due solely to the help of hundreds of individuals in our community, who only wish to make the lives of animals better. We thank you every day as we continue to help the animals in Manatee County.

This list represents some of our accomplishments, programs and on going adventures since 1999.

1. Formation of two dogs parks in operation in Manatee County
2. Painting parties for Manatee County Animal Services
3. Organization of yearly event called Canine Christmas to help promote adoption and assist all local rescues
4. Set up transfer agreement between Manatee County Animal Services and the Humane Society of Manatee County for adoptable animals.
5. Food donation drives for Manatee County Animal Services, Humane Society of Manatee County, Bishop, Wild Life Rescue and individuals.
6. Developed  SNAP ( Spay, Neuter, Adoption and Protect)
7. Development of “Pennies from Heaven” program to help individuals who rescue animals.
8. Developed foster home and adoption procedures in cooperation with PetSmart.
9. Formed working relationships with County Commissioners and Manatee County parks and Recreation.
10. Formed working relationships with district attorneys office dealing with abuse cases.
11. Provide and promote spay and neuter programs throughout Manatee County
12. Paid animal boarding fees and medical care to Hurricane Charley and Hurricane Katrina victims.
13. Raised $3000.00 for Humane Society of Manatee County to assist with Hurricane Charley animal victims.
14. Raised $3000.00 for Noah’s Wish to assist with on-site Hurricane Katrina Rescue.
15. Provide funding for Microchips and flea control for Manatee County Animal Services adoption animals.
16. Purchase equipment for Manatee County Animal Services and Humane Society of Manatee County such as refrigerators, washer and dryers, cameras, faxes and computers.
17. Sponsor shelter employed appreciation picnics so that employees from local shelters can meet and discuss opportunities to work together on a daily basis to assist animals.
18. Sponsor “Hope for Tails” program which supplies toys, blankets and treats to local shelters.
19. Sponsor a TNR (Trap Neuter and Release) program by providing funds, food, spay and neuter certificates and humane traps for rescuers dealing with feral cats.
20. Foster cats and dogs
21. Sponsor Kind News Adopt-A-Class Room news letter to all 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd graders in Manatee County.
22. Assist with off-site adoptions of shelter animals at PetSmart.
23. Provide home visits for rescue adoption.
24. Provide transports for rescue adoption.
25. Provide assistance for foster family animals with permanent special needs.
26. Provide boarding fees for cats and dogs referred to us by Hope Family Services.
27. Fund the upkeep of two local dog parks.
28. Obtained and continue to fund a telephone line for MCAS Spay-Neuter bus applications.
29. Serve on Manatee County Animal Services Advisory Board
30. Serve on Manatee Animal Coalition Board.
31. Follow animal cruelty cases to help get these cases prosecuted.
32. Volunteer and work with Manatee County Animal Services, Humane Society Manatee County, Bishop and all other local rescues.
33. Help local individuals to find homes for their pets.
34. Supply funding to local rescues for animal medical care.
35. Provide assistance to animals owned by people with drug and alcohol problems.
36. Sponsor animal adoption fees at local shelters.
37. Transfer hard to adopt animals from local shelters to foster care with a high success rate of adoption.
38. Pull animals scheduled for euthanasia   from Manatee County Animal Services and transfer them into foster homes and other shelters for adoption.