Donte's Den Foundation

Donte's Den Foundation Donte's Den is a non-profit animal sanctuary and safe haven for dogs of all backgrounds. Donte’s Den is about family.

Years ago, my late husband, Don, and I began to wonder what would happen to our dogs when we were no longer able to care for them. Our dogs are such a part of our family that we wanted to make sure they would always be loved. That’s when we came up with the concept behind Donte’s Den — a community of joyful dogs. We started a nonprofit foundation and named it Donte’s Den after one of our beloved s

tandard Schnauzers. Our mission is to care for homeless dogs in the same loving way we would care for our dear Donte. The dogs who will come to live at Donte’s Den have become homeless for several different reasons — their owner has passed away, entered a living care facility or deployed for service in the United States military. Abandoned dogs will also find a temporary home at Donte’s Den while we help them find a new loving family and forever home. Every dog in our care will receive the very best medical care and heartfelt personal attention. They will live on 50 acres of pristine Florida countryside in Myakka City — the perfect place for dogs to play, run, swim and enjoy just being a dog. Please explore our website and learn more about Donte’s Den. Then please consider donating or reserving a place at Donte’s Den for your dog. We’d love to welcome you into ours.

~Marsha Panuce
Founder, Donte’s Den

If Dog Treats Fell From the SkyThat is Rocco's wish. And if treats did fall from the sky, he would catch them in mid-air...
09/08/2024

If Dog Treats Fell From the Sky

That is Rocco's wish. And if treats did fall from the sky, he would catch them in mid-air. We saw it with our own two eyes. This dude's got game. What we wish for Rocco, an English Bulldog, is a forever home; someone who would continue raining treats from the sky for him. He is available for adoption through Donte's Den Foundation, here in Myakka City, FL. Interested in meeting him? Please give us a bark at 941.219.3730.

Did you know that we now offer boarding and daycare? And, our Veterinary Hospital will be regularly open, beginning September 18, 2024. Schedule an appointment for your dog's wellness checkup with Dr. Alta Bujarski by calling 941.219.3730.

Your business helps us continue our mission of helping dogs, whether it's through rescue, adoption, medical, or lifetime care.

Dogs on Deployment
Manatee County Animal Welfare
Animal Outtakes
ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB

Welcome, Ted. 😍This handsome young pup is pining for a new forever home. He is adorable, fun, and affectionate. Just yes...
09/05/2024

Welcome, Ted. 😍

This handsome young pup is pining for a new forever home. He is adorable, fun, and affectionate. Just yesterday, he told us (yes, our dogs speak to us 😁) "Call me Ted, Teddy or Theodore. Just call me, please. I'll come running to you, ready to play."

Rest assured, we'll make sure to find the right match for Ted. In the meantime, he is safe and comfortable, here at Donte's Den Foundation. It's the best place to be a dog.

Reminder: We're welcoming Dr. Alta Bujarski to our veterinary hospital, beginning September 18, 2024. Have you called to schedule a wellness checkup for your pet? We are offering other services as well. Just give us a bark at 941.219.3730.

Manatee County Animal Welfare
Animal Outtakes ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB Bradenton Herald

Keep Your Eye On The BallOur work at Donte's Den is never done. It's truly a labor of love. We're more than a sanctuary ...
09/02/2024

Keep Your Eye On The Ball

Our work at Donte's Den is never done. It's truly a labor of love. We're more than a sanctuary for dogs. We're also a community resource for pet parents looking for a unique, quiet and safe boarding and daycare facility in a homelike setting.

Your business helps support our non-profit's mission of taking care of homeless, senior, and unwell dogs. Our Semper Paw program helps those pet parents serving our country who are preparing for military deployment. We offer a first responder discount. And, starting September 18, our Dogevity Wellness Clinic will be open regularly, with Dr. Alta Bujarski. Be sure to call us to schedule an appointment for your pet – 941.219.3730. You may also email us at [email protected]

Happy Labor Day to all. We appreciate our staff and all of you who have worked to support Donte's Den over the last 10 years.


Bradenton Herald Manatee County Animal Welfare
Suncoast View Animal Outtakes ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB

Here, at Donte’s Den, we celebrate Dog Day, every single day. And, today, we have even more reason to celebrate as we an...
08/30/2024

Here, at Donte’s Den, we celebrate Dog Day, every single day. And, today, we have even more reason to celebrate as we announce that Dr. Alta Bujarski will be seeing patients on a regular basis, starting September 18, 2024 at our state-of-the-art Dogevity Animal Hospital.

Help us welcome Dr. Bujarski to Donte’s Den by leaving a comment below. Next Thursday, we will select someone from the comments section to receive a free wellness exam for your dog. That’s a $95 value. Please let your friends and family know.

We are now taking appointments for clinic services. Please call 941.219.3730, or email [email protected]

Donte's Den Foundation
What we do for all dogs is done in the name of one dog: our beloved Donte.

Bradenton Herald Manatee County Animal Welfare
Manatee County, Florida Government Suncoast View
Animal Outtakes ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB

07/18/2024
I would like to give a big Donte's Den Thank You To the staff and students at St. Martha Catholic School. They had a fun...
05/27/2024

I would like to give a big Donte's Den Thank You To the staff and students at St. Martha Catholic School. They had a fundraiser for the animals and crushed it. Thank you so much.

Summer is coming, bring your pups in for a great aqua adventure here at Donte's Den.
05/21/2024

Summer is coming, bring your pups in for a great aqua adventure here at Donte's Den.

We had another great visit with Brenda Lee and the Classroom on Wheels. Marsha is talking about the wonderful beginnings...
05/14/2024

We had another great visit with Brenda Lee and the Classroom on Wheels. Marsha is talking about the wonderful beginnings of Donte's and the programs we offer. The Class met two of our Ambassadors Miss Mabel and Zeus. Can't wait until their next visit.

We had a wonderful visit from the Classroom on Wheels. Brenda Lee and her group were fantastic. They met several dogs an...
04/25/2024

We had a wonderful visit from the Classroom on Wheels. Brenda Lee and her group were fantastic. They met several dogs and toured the facility. We look forward to your next visit.

It’s Hard to believe Top Dog was just a few months ago.  Great memories
04/24/2024

It’s Hard to believe Top Dog was just a few months ago. Great memories

It’s Hard to believe Top Dog was just a few months ago.  Great memories
04/24/2024

It’s Hard to believe Top Dog was just a few months ago. Great memories

Top Dog 2024 was a big hit, thank you to all of our sponsors.
03/06/2024

Top Dog 2024 was a big hit, thank you to all of our sponsors.

What a great day. Top Dog 2024 was FANTASTIC! We want to thank all of our sponsors and all the great people who came out...
02/29/2024

What a great day. Top Dog 2024 was FANTASTIC! We want to thank all of our sponsors and all the great people who came out.
This was our 10th Anniversary for Top Dog.
Congratulations to Zeus. He is the Top Dog

GOT USED Sneakers?Trade Them In & Help Donte’s Den, a local non-profit safe haven for animals.Bring in any pair of ATHLE...
02/12/2024

GOT USED Sneakers?
Trade Them In & Help Donte’s Den, a local non-profit safe haven for animals.
Bring in any pair of ATHLETIC Shoes on Sat., Feb. 17 or Sat., Feb. 24 for a New Balance Sarasota/University $10 gift certificate towards a new pair of shoes!**
The program benefits your feet, your local landfill, and a local nonprofit animal sanctuary, DONTESDEN.ORG.
1. **Trade in a used pair of athletic shoes on Sat., Feb. 17th or Sat., Feb. 24th, 2024 at one of the local stores below and receive a $10.00 certificate toward a new pair of New Balance shoes. One certificate PER Shoe Sale. Certificates MAY NOT be combined.

2. An estimated 600 million pairs of shoes go into landfills every year! 100% of these shoes can be recycled and most of these shoes can be reused. You can make a global sustainability impact by reducing carbon dioxide generation and saving water by recycling shoes instead of wasting them in landfills.

DON’T STUFF YOUR CLOSET OR LANDFILL. RECYCLE YOUR OLD SNEAKERS AND GET A $10 VOUCHER FOR NEW BALANCE SARASOTA / UNIVERISTY-- YOUR DONATION WILL GENERATE FUNDS FOR DONTE’S DEN, A LOCAL NON-PROFIT SAFE HAVEN FOR ANIMALS.
**REMEMBER you will receive a $10 gift certificate per pair of turned in athletic shoes. NOTE ONLY one certificate may be redeemed per shoe sale. Certificates may NOT be combined.

New Balance Sarasota 1872 Stickney Pt., Rd., Sarasota
New Balance University 315 N. Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota
Fleet Feet Sarasota 711 S. Osprey Ave., Sarasota
Molly’s A Chic & Unique Boutique 1874 Stickney Pt., Rd., Sarasota

Two weeks away to see which pooch will win the title, Top Dog 2024.Come out and enjoy the fun. The doggie fashion show w...
02/10/2024

Two weeks away to see which pooch will win the title, Top Dog 2024.
Come out and enjoy the fun. The doggie fashion show will be PAWSOME. , , ,

Clinic is Open starting today every Tuesday and Thursday. Appointments preferred but walk ins are welcome.
02/06/2024

Clinic is Open starting today every Tuesday and Thursday. Appointments preferred but walk ins are welcome.

TopDog 2024 will be here in 23 days. Come join Me, Penney for a great time. There will be live music, One Night Rodeo wi...
02/01/2024

TopDog 2024 will be here in 23 days. Come join Me, Penney for a great time. There will be live music, One Night Rodeo will be playing, BBQ, Moonshine and a great fashion show with me and my friends. I can't wait to see you.

TopDog 2024 is right around the corner. It is our 10th Anniversary, so come out and enjoy a great time with your dog. Do...
01/20/2024

TopDog 2024 is right around the corner. It is our 10th Anniversary, so come out and enjoy a great time with your dog. Don't forget to dress your dog up for the fashion show and our TopDog competition.

Great News and Welcome Aboard to Dr. Holland he will be joining us every Tuesday and Thursday from 10-3pm starting Feb 6...
01/08/2024

Great News and Welcome Aboard to Dr. Holland he will be joining us every Tuesday and Thursday from 10-3pm starting Feb 6th 2024.

Exciting news at the end of the week!
01/02/2024

Exciting news at the end of the week!

A BIG Thank You to everyone, we had a great year in 2023. Stay tuned later this week Donte's will be rolling out some Fa...
01/02/2024

A BIG Thank You to everyone, we had a great year in 2023. Stay tuned later this week Donte's will be rolling out some Fantastic news.

Diane and her buddy Travis from Donte’s Den wishing you all a Merry Christmas.
12/19/2023

Diane and her buddy Travis from Donte’s Den wishing you all a Merry Christmas.

Hello, its me Penney i am living life large here at Donte's Den. I have some great news for all the pawsome people that ...
12/16/2023

Hello, its me Penney i am living life large here at Donte's Den. I have some great news for all the pawsome people that helped me. TOP DOG 2024 is coming, and yes you guessed it. I will be participating in the Doggie Fashion Show. Just as a tease, my outfit is "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". I hope to see you all there.

A Big Donte's Den thank you to Dr. Ali Coan and Veronica Galuzka, PA. they headed up a donation drive and collected all ...
12/13/2023

A Big Donte's Den thank you to Dr. Ali Coan and Veronica Galuzka, PA. they headed up a donation drive and collected all kinds of goodies for our dogs.

Come join us tomorrow at the Pompano Trailhead Pickleball Courts. Donte's will be there to support our veterans.Check in...
12/01/2023

Come join us tomorrow at the Pompano Trailhead Pickleball Courts. Donte's will be there to support our veterans.Check in starts @ 0700.

Watch our Founder, Marsha Panuce of Donte’s Den discuss the mystery dog illness on our local ABC 7 News tonight
11/22/2023

Watch our Founder, Marsha Panuce of Donte’s Den discuss the mystery dog illness on our local ABC 7 News tonight

🐾 Setting up at the Manatee Chamber Expo 2023🐾 Event starts at 4pm
11/09/2023

🐾 Setting up at the Manatee Chamber Expo 2023🐾 Event starts at 4pm

💙 GRATITUDE OVERFLOWING 💙We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to Terri Najmolhoda and the entire Sak...
11/06/2023

💙 GRATITUDE OVERFLOWING 💙

We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt thanks to Terri Najmolhoda and the entire Saks Sarasota team for their incredible generosity and kindness.

They've showered us with a mountain of toys, food, treats, blankets, and more, all of which will go a long way in making the lives of those we serve brighter and happier 🐾

Each of our pups had a wonderful time picking out their own toys!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for being such a shining example of compassion and generosity. You've made our day, and we can't thank you enough!

Address

6801 283rd Street E
Myakka City, FL
34251

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm
Sunday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+19412193730

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