Summer is officially here. This weekend why not head down to the dog beach in Venice for some off-leash playtime with your dog? 
You’ll enjoy one of our beautiful Florida beaches and if your dog is a swimmer or a social being they’ll have plenty of playmates and room to romp. The park offers a clean up area at the front near the parking lot so you can your dog can rinse off before heading back to your car. Open every day from dawn to dusk: Free
If you’re interested in learning about First Aid for pets, a CPR class for dogs and cats will be offered by Vetcare Express at Sniglet’s Dog Bakery. The three hour class will arm you with the tools to help your dog or a friends dog – when seconds matter. 2827 University Parkway: Sunday from 2:00pm to 5:00 pm. Cost: $40.00
On Monday June 27th- the SarasotaDog.com Meetup Group will gather at Poochie’s Pampered Pups at 6 for an indoor-outdoor playdate.
Not a member? You and your dog can join at MeetUp.com. Registration is a snap and it’s free. This dog loving collection of Sarasota Bradenton people meets about once a month with our dogs to enjoy local dog-friendly restaurants and other venues. See you at Poochies on Monday at 6:00! It’s free! 7672 South Tamiami Trail in Sarasota