
How much do you pay for the kennel? For Snip Gala participants, the answer is tens of thousands.
Non-profit veterinary hospital Snip Collier auctioned a high-end custom dog house from Bark & Build at its second annual gala on February 8th.
The gala was brought into a multi-hundred-million dollar snip.
“It was a magical night and Snip’s biggest fundraising event,” said Kristin Day, executive director of Snip.
But what was the best bid for a gorgeous kennel? This is everything you need to know.
What is Bark & Build?
Bark & Build: The Ultimate Hous House Challenge is a fundraising event that will help Snip Collier.
This year, nine talented teams from the local real estate industry worked on creating custom dog houses, hoping to win the Best in Show. The team included architects, builders, interior designers and real estate agents.
The fully customized dog home was sold through live auction on February 8th at Snip Collier Annual Gala.
What is Snip Collier?
Snip Collier is a nonprofit veterinary hospital that offers low-cost castration and castration options for Collier Pets.
Since Snip began, the team has castrated and castrated over 14,000 animals, including pets and vegetables.
The Snip Collier team reports lanked dogs in their communities daily, taking animals to save them, saving abandoned and neglected animals, and educating the community.
How much did the bark and build dog house sell?
All dog homes created by the Bark & Build team are unique. Some offer modern talent, while others lean against the colorful coastal atmosphere.
Here are the details of each kennel that created these and how much they sold.
9. Great Woof Lodge: $9,000

The Great Woof Lodge was created by the following teams:
Architects: Brandt and Michaela Henning, Hlevel ArchitectureBuilder: Alair HomeSinterior Designer: Gloria Black, Gloria Black Designreal Estate Agent: Jamie Chang, The Chang Luxury Group, Premier Sothebe’s International Realty
8. Retriever House: $10,000

Retriver Haus was created by the following teams:
Architect: Matt Joyner, P. Matt Joyner, Pennsylvania Architect: Bruce Gilbert, D. Garrett Construction, Inc.
7. Glover: $10,000

Glover was created by the following teams:
Architects: Jerry Maxon, Legacy Home Builders Builders: Michael Warren, New Era Construction Inter Designers: Nicole Houg, McKaed & Company Real Estate Agents: Tiffany McKaed, McKaed & Company Real Estate Services
6. Far Season: $14,000

The Far Season was created by the following teams:
Architects: John Cooney, Storffeet Cooney Architects Builder: Erica Mail, BCB Homesitty Designer: Lisa Ficala, Ficala Design Associate Estate Agent: Jennifer Valenti, Gulf Coast International Property
5. Puppy Rit Exam: $15,000

The puppy rits was created by the following team:
Architects: David Corban, David Corban Architecture Builder: Mike Whitt, Lutgert Construction, Llcinterior Designer: Elizabeth Sinchini, Elizabeth Sinchini Interior Estate Agent: Amelia Russell Hoyt, Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
4. Dogaritaville: $15,000

Dogaritaville was created by the following teams:
Architects: Juan Lovalino, Juan Lovalino’s Planning and Design Builder: Garrett Heymann, Simplified Home Intior Designer: Lina Chiodo, Simplified Home Services Estate Agent: Ryan Chiodo, Tiando Group, Compass Florida LLC
3. CasaBone-S Noches: $30,000

Casa Bone-S Noches was created by the following teams:
Architect: Sean Brachmanis, Black Architecture Builder: CGU Homesitter Designer: Natasha Pereira, NP Interior Design Real Estate Agent: Kimberly Columbia, Equity Reality
2. Paw Cottage: $55,000

Paw Cottage was created by the following teams:
Architects: Erin Paul, Erin Paul Design, llcbuilder: Thomas Martin, Thomas Martin Construction, Inc. Inter Designer: Cala Vasquez, Home Essentials of Southwest Florida, llcreal Estate Agent: Maria Caruso Martin, Sunset Realty of South Florida Inc.
1. Tail wougin: $60,000

The Tail Wags Inn was created by the following teams:
Architects: Kaylee Delhagen, MHK ArchitectureBuilder: Mike Assaad, Waterside BuildersInterior Designer: Erica Delhagen, MHK Architecturereal Estate Agent: Joe Belz, Apex Team, Compass Florida LLC
How much money was raised for Snip Collier during the annual gala?
Over 350 guests participated in Snip Gala this year.
The dog house was selling for a total of $218,000. In addition to the cost of tickets and donations, Snip will take home about $400,000.
Snip uses revenue to convert unused county shelters into new resources, making it easier for Immokally to rescue, rehabilitate and stay at home.