by Rhea Machado Volunteer, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Animal Services Most shelter dogs were loved pets once. Maybe their family had a tragedy, or maybe they chewed a shoe because they were left alone too long. Either way, being left at the shelter is scary and stressful for a dog, and in a strange environment, […]
Archives for February 2013
Happy International Dog Biscuit Day!
February 23 is earmarked as the annual day to celebrate Dog Biscuits. Treats made for just dogs have been around for hundreds of years. Today we use them as rewards, training aids and just as part of our pup’s regular diet. Feeling ambitious, we set out to find a recipe for dog treats that would […]
Sarasota Opera names Pede as newest star
Sarasota, FL – Sarasota Opera held auditions for a dog that is needed for its upcoming production of the opera Of Mice and Men on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. The audition took place at the Sarasota Opera House. Auditionees and their owners gathered in the Sarasota Opera Courtyard. Each auditionee was assigned an individual […]
Global Pet Expo
Orlando. . .February 2013 The Global Pet Expo kicked off this week at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. A three day extravaganza, this industry trade show is where pet supply store buyers come to see new products, place orders and meet and greet suppliers. Entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and giants in the world […]
Pisces Pet: February 19-March 20
You may have noticed that your intuitive, creative and compassionate Pisces Pet seems to be in sync with your needs lately. Although seemingly clingy it’s more likely you’re just in need of a little extra snuggle this month. Eager to please they are waggily happy to oblige. You may have also noticed that it seems […]
Breed Profile: Chihuahua
By: Alisha Corsi Renowned for being the world’s smallest dog breed, the Chihuahua’s oversized personality more than makes up for its small stature. Their permanently saucy expression and vibrant personalities have been made famous by the Taco Bell dog (“Drop the chalupa!”) and Bruiser, Reese Witherspoon’s chipper purse dog in Legally Blonde. But don’t let […]