From the Dogtionary: Muzzle
Part of a dog's face in known as the muzzle. Dr. Tim Schneider of Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists describes how the muzzle on a dog's face is drawn. Click on the arrow to play this audio definition from the Dogtionary. … Read more
Mixin’ It Up with Princess, the Bandit and June
We're mixin' it up here at SarasotaDog.com. Not only do we have your adoptable dogs of the week but this week we're introducing 3 pups that are desperately looking for a home to call their own. First we met the pretty Princess. She just had her crown jewels removed just hours prior. Her poor body was shaking from the anesthesia wearing off but that didn't stop her from posing for the camera with all her adorable attributes. This little gal is just 4 months old and currently weighs 15 pounds. … Read more
Resources for Sarasota Dog Care
RESOURCES - A quick reference guide for low cost or emergency dog care Animal Ambulance and non-emergency transport Vet Care Express specializes in providing both emergency and non-emergency transport for pets throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties in Florida. Call Cheryl to reserve your ride 941-592-5131, CherylBrady@vetcareexpress.com Emergency Animal Health Care Critical Care and Veterinary Services - OPEN 24/7 4937 S. Tamiami Trail – Across from the … Read more
Scouting out the Weekend: May 5 & 6, 2012
This weekend a party for people and their dogs will happen on Sunday at Gettel Toyota in Bradenton. The first 100 visitors will receive a free mini-cooler with a guide to local dog parks! The Second Annual Dog Day Afternoon from Noon to 4 will offer a panoply of fun including a Doggie Costume Contest, Animal Communications with Lori Michel, pet portraits from Connie Summers and agility with K9 Korral. If you haven't tried basic agility, this is an awesome chance to put your pup's paws in … Read more
LakeView Paw Park
LakeView Paw Park sits beside LakeView Elementary School. You can access it from Proctor by going North on a little street called Hand. The park is fully-fenced for safe off-leash walking and play. Water stations and bags are supplied. Most of the walking track is covered with mulch so it rarely gets totally muddy. But you'll probably want to wear tennis shoes at least as it can be somewhat uneven terrain. The Paw Park is open from sunrise-up to sunset. A seperate area inside the … Read more
Satchel’s Last Resort – A Dog Sanctuary
SarasotaDog talks with Page Knoebel, Co-Founder of Satchel's Last Resort, a sanctuary for last chance dogs. … Read more
The Latest Local Dog news
From the Dogtionary: Hock
What is exactly is a dog's hock and where does it start? Dr. Tim Schneider of Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota explains in this audio definition in the Dogtionary. Click on the arrow to play! … [Read More...]
Dogs allowed on LongBoat Key?
Hang 20? Dogs are not yet allowed on the beach on LongBoat. Dog beach advocates for a designated dog space at Long Boat Key are still at work. Plans at this point are being made for a commission only review to present the pro's, con's and special dispensations that must be taken under … [Read More...]
Mixin’ It Up with Princess, the Bandit and June
We're mixin' it up here at SarasotaDog.com. Not only do we have your adoptable dogs of the week but this week we're introducing 3 pups that are desperately looking for a home to call their own. First we met the pretty Princess. She just had her crown jewels removed just hours prior. Her poor body … [Read More...]
Find a Pup Here
Mixin’ It Up with Princess, the Bandit and June
We're mixin' it up here at SarasotaDog.com. Not only do we have your adoptable … [Read More...]
Truffles with Some Andies
Sounds delicious right? Well check out these two adoptable pups you could just … [Read More...]
Meet Buster bear (and Rosie, too)!
Hope to see you all at Dog Day Afternoon this Sunday at Gettel Toyota in … [Read More...]
Local Shelters and Rescue Groups
Your Source for All Things Dog in Sarasota
If you are thinking about bringing a new dog into your home, there are a number of area organizations with adoptable animals. Many of the shelter groups have web sites and email addresses. Feel free to contact them and let them know what you are looking for, or fill out their on-line applications. There is a dog waiting for you.
Animal Rescue Coalition
47 South Palm Avenue, Suite 209,
Sarasota, FL 34236
941-957-1955
info@animalrescuecoalition.org
http://www.animalrescuecoalition.org
Fast Friends Greyhound Adoption, Inc.
Nancy Coffey
Sarasota Kennel Club
5400 Bradenton Road
Sarasota, FL 34234
941-355-7744 or 941-351-5309
www.goldcoastgreyhounds.com
Gimme Shelter
Michelle Sampson
941-915-9274
contact@gimmeshelterpets.com
www.gimmeshelterpets.com
Humane Society of Sarasota County
2331 15th Street
Sarasota, FL 34237
941-955-4131
www.hssc.org
Labrador Retriever Rescue
866-464-LABS
info@labradorrescue.net
www.labradorrescue.net
Lhasa Apso Rescue
www.lhasaapsorescue.org
Racing Dog Rescue Project
Sarasota, FL 34276
941-379-3278
www.rdrp-greyhound.org
ady@theclientschampion.com
Sarasota County Animal Services
8451 Bee Ridge Rd
Sarasota, FL 34241
941-861-9500
www.sarasotasheriff.org/animal.asp
Sarasota In Defense of Animals
PO Box 15663
Sarasota, FL 34277
www.sdasarasota.com
Satchel’s Last Resort Sanctuary
941-924-5070
www.satchelslastresort.com
Edward E. & Lillian H. Bishop Animal Shelter
SPCA of Manatee County, Inc.
5718 21st Avenue West
Bradenton, FL 34209
941-792-2863
pets@bishop-spca.org
http://bishop-spca.org/
Gulf Shore Animal League
PO Box 14291
Bradenton, FL 34280
941-747-2284
info@GSALinc.org
http://www.GSALinc.org
Humane Society of Manatee County, Inc.
2515 Tamiami Trail
Bradenton, FL 34205
941-747-8808
info@humanesocietymanatee.org
http://www.humanemanatee.org/
South Florida Shih Tzu Rescue and Adoption
7822 49th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34203
941-752-9840
dperry06@tampabay.rr.com
UnderDog Rescue of Florida, Inc.
1827 2nd Avenue
Bradenton, FL 34208
941-776-7370
www.underdogrescueofflorida.com
Honor Animal Rescue
4951 Lorraine Road
Bradenton, FL 34211
info@HonorAnimalRescue.org
www.HonorAnimalRescue.org
St. Francis Animal Rescue
1925 S. Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34293
941-492-6200
stfrancisar@verizon.net
Shelters in surrounding areas:
South – Englewood & Port Charlotte
EARS Animal Rescue Sanctuary, Inc.
Englewood, FL
941-475-0636
http://ears4life.com/
Florida Boxer Rescue
PO Box 898
Englewood, FL 34295
888-612-5782
info@flbr.org
http://flbr.org
Sunset Humane Society
6781 San Casa Dr.
Englewood, FL 34224
941-474-7884
The Animal Welfare League
3519 Drance Street
Port Charlotte, FL 33980
941-625-6720
info@awlshelter.org
http://awlshelter.org
East – Arcadia
Canine Castaways
PO Box 3295
Arcadia, FL 34265
863-491-MUTT (6888)
CanineCastaways@hotmail.com
http://caninecastaways.org/
Desoto County Animal Services
2048 McKay Street
Arcadia, FL 34266
863-993-4855
j.foster@co.desoto.fl.us
Little Angels Rescue
3288 SE Hansel Ave
Arcadia, FL 34266
863-494-0673
www.littleangelsrescue.org
North – Palmetto, Parrish & St. Petersburg
Basset Hound Rescue
Parrish, FL 34219
941-776-5110
www.floridabassetrescue.com
flbassetrescue@aol.com
Bull Terrier Club of Tampa Bay
http://www.thebullterriercluboftampabay.com/rescue_36.html
Manatee County Animal Services
305 25th St. W.
Palmetto, FL 34221
941-742-5933
krisweikopf@co.manatee.fl.us
Pet Pal Animal Shelter
405 22nd St. South
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
727-328-7738
www.petpalanimalshelter.com
