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âYappy Hourâ to benefit Manatee County Animal Services Yappy Hour (Source: Friends of Manatee County Animal Services) By ABC7 Staff | February 21, 2021 at 5:49 AM EST - Updated February 22 at 6:15 AM
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - On Sunday Feb. 21, Motorworks Brewing will be hosting Yappy Hour Extravaganza, benefiting the Friends of Manatee County Animal Services.
The event will feature food and drinks, as well as vendors. There will also be auctions and raffles.
In a news release, organizers say âpet owners are encouraged to bring their leashed pets to enjoy the day and help contribute to the Friends of Manatee County Animal Services, whose mission it is to work hand in hand with Manatee County Animal Services to enrich the lives of the shelter animals by raising funds to provide additional resources, medical care and heartworm treatment.â
Property size: 38 acres
Total dog capacity: 136
It was just a few weeks ago Manatee County commissioners were debating whether to spend $10 million on a new shelter for the county s Animal Services Department.
They didn’t know a 38-acre plot twist was just around the corner.
Though nothing is official, the Mary E. Parker Foundation wants to donate the Bishop Animal Shelter to Manatee County, according to administrative trustee Bob Blalock. The foundation owns the shelter, which was founded by Parker’s adopted parents, Lillian and Edward Bishop.
The foundation is planning to donate roughly half of the 38-acre property to the county for the purpose of sheltering animals. It’s unclear what will happen to the other half of the property, an area that includes walking trails, but Blalock said any potential use must be animal-related.