b'realitysoundbites.Well Bred & Well ReadAngel never looks back (unless shes re-read-ing stories in The New Barker). This sweettoy Poodle came from a life of who-knows-what? Possibly a car accident or some kindofabuse?Shefoundsafeharbourwithwww.1Love4Animals.org and landed in the lapof luxury on Worth Avenue, Palm Beach dahlings!AngelliveswithtwoothertoyPoodlesandworld-famousMonaLisa, apotbelliedpig.Shewasquitethebirthdaysurprise for her mom, Dee. UStory and photography by Tina VaLantFriendsgiving Event ReturnsFriendsofManateeCountyAnimal whichpartnerswithnorthernrescuestoServices (FoMCAS) will be hosting a transport our dogs to forever homes out ofdessertandwineauctiontocele- area, Enrichment and, Food for Ferals. Thebratethenon-profitssixthanniver- biggest need is the medical fund with 50% ofsaryoffundraisingforManatee the funds raised going for lifesaving surger-CountyAnimalWelfareshelterani- ies, treatments and physical therapy for ani-mals.Friendsgivingwillbeheld malsthatwouldotherwisefacehumaneSaturday, November 5, 2022 at the euthanasia due to costs. ElksLodge#1511inBradenton. Boardpresident,KassandraZess-PagelMorethan30delectabledesserts states, Friendsgiving is a celebration of allmade by local, professional bakeries wehaveaccomplished.Withoutthegen-and home bakers will be available by erosity of the community and funds raisedlive and silent auction. There will also through events like Friendsgiving we wouldbe gift baskets in the live and silent not have been able to save the number ofauctions,plusawineraffle,anda Thanks to the FoMCAS medical funds, animals we have over the last six cash bar. The event is free to attend Nannas leg injury was assessed and years. We hope everyone will join us to cele-with free parking. Local celebrity Bob treated. She is ready to be adopted. bratethishugemilestoneandallwehaveSlicker, owner of Slickers Eatery, will be the auctioneer.accomplished as a community.UFoMCAS has raised more than $600,000 over the last For event information, to donate a dessert, bottle of wine, orsixyears.Thefundsbenefitseveralprogramsincluding: auction item, volunteer for the event, or learn about FriendsGraceandFriendsMedicalFund,HealMyHeartfor of Manatee County Animal Services, visit www.fomcas.orgtreatmentforheartwormpositivedogs,SlumberFundto or call 941.713.3105.ensure every dog has a bed in their kennel, Traveling Paws14THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'