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County OKs $1.8 million procurement for commercial kennels at Bishop animal shelter

2250139 · February 6, 2025
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Summary

The Board authorized purchase order funding for eight modular kennel units (about 120–130 kennels total) to expand kennel capacity at the Bishop animal shelter; deliveries begin this summer and installation will follow as site work completes.

Manatee County commissioners authorized a purchase order on Feb. 6 for $1.8 million to acquire eight commercial modular kennel units for the Bishop animal shelter.

Carrie Knight, director of property management, said the units will provide roughly 100–130 kennel spaces (the vendor’s configuration includes interior climate-controlled dog boxes and exterior runs). Knight said the…

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