Cheryl Crow is an adoptable female Cur-Retriever Mix. Just about one year old and a healthy 70 lbs. Shelter staff at the Sarasota Sheriff’s Office of Animal Services are working on training Cheryl to walk on the leash and some basic obedience skills. Since Cheryl is a people-pleaser training is going well but will need […]
Archives for April 2014
Easter Hazards for Pets
by Dr. Dawn Martin, DVM, DVSc, DACVIM, Internal Medicine Easter – ah what a colorful, fun and happy holiday it is. Easter bunnies, egg hunt, baskets filled with chocolate, marshmallow chicks, sugary jellybeans and other delicious sweetness. So much excitement! While your family is enjoying the holiday joys, be careful not to put your pets […]
4th Annual Celebration of Pets
Congratulations to Pet Pages and their 4th Annual Celebration of Pets! It was a beautiful day to get out with your dog and meet and greet local businesses and vendors. Most importantly – the annual event is a venue for prospective adopters to meet with dogs in need of homes. This is Wally, a gorgeous […]
Animal Advocates Oppose Greyhound Racing
Yesterday’s peaceful protest against Greyhound racing in Sarasota, Florida, ticked more than a few boxes on the mission to end this sport. Sarasota’s ABC -7 was on scene to cover the event and broadcast the segment live reaching thousands of residents with the message. Through social media – more than 25 local and regional people […]
Sarasota Says No to Dog Racing
This Saturday April 5, Sarasota Animal Advocates will hold a peaceful protest at the Sarasota Kennel Club. From 11:15 to 12:30 opponents of dog racing will make their statement by picketing the dog track. Interest in dog racing over the last decade has dropped significantly with wagers diminishing by more than fifty one percent. Tracks, […]