🐾🍻 Yappy Hour at Motorworks Brewing + Jewelry to the Rescue! 🍻🐾

Join us for Yappy Hour at Motorworks Brewing in Bradenton on Sunday, February 15, from 1–4 PM for an afternoon of fun, furry friends, and giving back!

Bring your friends, bring your pups, and enjoy great drinks, live music, and nonstop tail wags and kitty purrs 🐶🐱

✨ Jewelry to the Rescue will be shining bright with a special jewelry sale—beautiful pieces with an even more beautiful purpose. Every purchase helps support homeless shelter animals right here in our community.

Shop local vendors, try your luck with raffles and auctions, and soak up the lively brewery atmosphere.

Every sip, every sparkle, and every bid makes a difference.
🥂🐾 Cheers to giving back, one paw at a time!

River Wilderness Dinner and Fundraiser

Join us and our friends from the River Wilderness community for a fun evening featuring a chef-curated dinner, live music with The Missing Links (the best 60's band in Florida), dancing, silent auctions, raffles, wine raffle and more. 

All proceeds benefit Friends of MCAW. 

When: Thursday, January 29th, 5 pm - 10 pm. 

Where: The Club at River Wilderness
2250 Wilderness Blvd, West Parrish 34219

Cost: $45 ($20 in form of check, $25 cash at the door)

Reservations Required: Call Abby at 941-722-4779 to reserve your seat. 

Friendsgiving 2025
A Fundraiser Benefiting Manatee County Animal Welfare

Join us for Friendsgiving 2025, the signature annual fundraiser hosted by Friends of Manatee County Animal Welfare. This heartwarming evening brings together community supporters to celebrate and support the homeless pets of Manatee County.

Event Highlights:
🍽️ Buffet Dinner
🍷 Cash Bar
🖼️ Silent & Live Auctions
🎉 An Evening of Fun and Purpose

Friends of Manatee County Animal Welfare works hand in hand with Manatee County Animal Welfare to enrich the lives of shelter animals. Funds raised help provide critical resources, including medical care, enrichment, and lifesaving heartworm treatment.

Date: November 8, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Manatee County Fairgrounds
Tickets starting at $50 – Get yours today!

Together, we can make a difference—one paw at a time.

General admission and VIP tables

Sponsorship

Donations

Dessert Donation

💎 Jewelry to the Rescue – Saturday, August 23rd, 2025!

Join us at the Compass Hotel on Saturday, August 23rd from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a sparkling afternoon of giving back!

✨ Featuring over 300 lbs. of jewelry—costume and fine—at unbeatable prices.
🎟️ Entry is just a donated piece of jewelry or $5.00 at the door.
🐶🐱 We’re also accepting donations of dog/cat food, toys, peanut butter, and more to support our shelter pets.

🍹 Happy Hour starts at 11 AM – so come shop, sip, and support a great cause!

All proceeds benefit Friends of Manatee County Animal Welfare.

🐾 Dine for a Cause – August 19th, 2025 at Bonefish Grill!

Join us on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 at Bonefish Grill (7456 Cortez Road West, Bradenton, FL 34210) for a delicious way to support shelter animals!

🍽️ 15% of your total check will be donated to Friends of Manatee County Animal Welfare when you mention our organization.

📞 Reservations are strongly encouraged. Call 941-795-8020 to reserve your table.

Every bite helps make a difference in the lives of homeless pets in our community. We hope to see you there!

🐾 Join Us for Adopt-A-Palooza! 🐾

Saturday, May 31st | 11 AM – 3 PM
Bradenton Area Convention Center

Don’t miss the Annual Adopt-A-Palooza — Manatee County’s largest pet adoption and expo event!
Come meet over 100 adorable, adoptable pets looking for their forever homes.

🐶 What to Expect:

• Over 100 adoptable dogs

• Local vendors & pet services

• Raffles, prizes, and giveaways

• Family-friendly fun!

Whether you're looking to adopt, volunteer, or just enjoy a fun day out — there’s something for everyone!

💙 Get Involved:

• Sponsors: Contact Caryn Hodge at carynhodgefomcas@gmail.com

• Volunteers: Reach out to Caryn Hodge at carynhodgefomcas@gmail.com

• Vendors: Contact Katy Demick at katydemickfomcas@gmail.com

Let’s make a difference, one paw at a time! 🐾

🐾 Yappy Hour at Motorworks Brewing 🐾

📅 Date: February18th 2025
⏰ Time: 1pm to 4pm
📍 Location: Motorworks Brewing, 1014 9th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Join us for a tail-wagging good time at Yappy Hour! This fun-filled event is perfect for pet lovers, featuring:

🍻 Great Beer from Motorworks Brewing
🎟️ Raffles & Silent Auction with fantastic prizes
🛍️ Vendors showcasing amazing pet-friendly and human - friendly products
🐶 Bring your furry friends and enjoy a paw-some evening with the community!

Don’t miss out on the chance to sip, shop, and support a great cause!

Join us for Friendsgiving on January 18, 2025 at IMG Golf Club! 🌟

Get ready for an unforgettable evening featuring: 🍽️ Delicious appetizers
🎤 Exciting silent and live auctions
🍰 A mouthwatering dessert auction
🍸 Cash bar

Sponsorship Opportunities

VIP Tickets and General Admission tickets

Dessert Donation

Silent or Live Auction Donation.

For more information please email us at info@fomcas.org

A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

A Big Thank you to Our Sponsors

Join us for Jewelry to the Rescue on Sunday, August 25th from 1-4 pm at Mean Deans Local Kitchen. It is going to be a fun afternoon. Over 300 pounds of pre-loved jewelry with everything from fine gem stones, gold and silver pieces to fun and funky costume pieces. Entry is either $5 or a piece of donated jewelry. Enjoy delicious food and drinks at Mean Deans, a hidden gem in Bradenton with award-winning food and an inviting atmosphere. Happy Hour is 3-6 or stay for dinner. 

All proceeds benefit Friends of Manatee County Animal Welfare shelter animals. 

ADOPT-A-PALOOZA 

MANATEE COUNTY’S LARGEST ONE-DAY ADOPTION AND PET EXPO 

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.

MCAW is Manatee County’s only open-admission shelter facility. They currently have 3 locations: Palmetto Adoption Center (pet adoptions), Cat Town Adoption Center (cat adoptions), and Bishop Animal Shelter (lost and found pets). The mission of MCAW is to maintain public health and safety through the enforcement of laws and ordinances related to animals, issue and maintain records for annual pet licensing, to promote responsible pet ownership, promote adoptions, and reduce pet overpopulation.

For the latest information about Adopt-A-Palooza, please visit www.mymanatee.org/aap. For information on volunteering, sponsoring or attending the event contact carynhodgefomcas@gmail.com.

For media inquiries about Manatee County Animal Welfare, please contact Hans Wohlgefahrt at hans.wohlgefahrt@mymanatee.org or 941-417-9592 or visit www.mymanatee.org/pets.

For information about Friends of Manatee County Animal Services, please contact Caryn Hodge at carynhodgefomcas@gmail.com or 941-713-3105 or visit www.fomcas.org.

For information on becoming a vendor in the Adopt-A-Palooza marketplace, please email Katy Demick at katy.d@annamariaislandresorts.net

Join us Sunday, February 20th from 1-4pm, bring your furry friends and come enjoy Yappy Hour at Motorworks Brewing in their 16,000 sq. ft. beer garden. We’ll have raffle items and silent auctions with proceeds benefiting Friends of Manatee County Animal Services. Enjoy live music, drink specials, and tasty eats from local food trucks while browsing unique goods from local vendors and sipping on $4.50 Bloody Marys & Mimosas. They will also have complimentary water and treats for the precious pups (must be leashed & have up-to-date shots). We can't think of a better #SundayFunday. Come join the fun!

EVERY Third Sunday bring your dog and join us in the 12,000 sq. ft. artificially turfed beer garden.

There will be raffle items and silent auctions with proceeds benefiting our featured rescue, plus you can enjoy drink specials and tasty eats from local food trucks, while browsing unique goods from local vendors.

This month we welcome Friends of Manatee County Animal Services as our featured charity.

***ALL dogs in attendance must be kept leashed and must be up-to-date with all of their shots for the safety of all animals involved – thank you for your understanding.

Jewelry to the Rescue is a pay it forward fundraising program that raises money through donations of pre-owned jewelry. (http://www.jewelrytotherescue.org/).

There is a $5 entry fee or you can bring a piece of jewelry to donate. and enter for FREE.

Proceeds from this event will benefit Friends of Manatee County Animal Services 501(C)3

To coincide with New Year’s resolutions to lose a little weight and get healthy, we are hosting a virtual Wag and Walk A Thon. This means you can choose to walk in your own neighborhood, at a nearby park, at the shopping mall or even on a treadmill at home. 

There is no registration fee, but fundraising is encouraged. We're counting on our supporters now more than ever to ensure we can continue to provide exceptional care to animals at Manatee County Animal Services.