May 18, 2012

Yorkshire Terriers

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Yorkshire Terriers are a toy breed originally developed in England in the late 1800′s to help keep castles and mines safe and clean.  Now, an internationally popular breed, Yorkies are loyal and clever companion dogs. If you are looking for a Yorkie for your family, it’s critical to find a reputable breeder.  We asked Suzanne [...]

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Scouting Out the Weekend

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A great weekend for dog lovers. . . . Connie Summers will be shooting holiday pet portraits at the local WoofGang Bakeries.  Friday at 5:30 pm in Ellenton.  Saturday 10:30 -12: 30 at Lakewood Ranch and Saturday afternoon at the Southside Village store on Osprey. Woodmere Park is hosting a festival holiday event for you [...]

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Adoptable Dog: Birky

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Always available for kisses and hugs! Birk is easy to love, snuggle and adore. He absolutely loves people and is one of the most affectionate dogs you’ll ever meet. He also has excellent manners and appreciates having a real home like only a dog who’s lost his home before can. Birk found safety at Satchel’s [...]

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It’s beginning to look alot like Christmas!

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Well. . .  maybe not so much in Sarasota but now is exactly the right time to think about the holidays if you’d like to send gorgeous, custom greeting cards.  Betty Lupacchino, offers a unique way to send holiday cheer to your friends across the country.  With a professional photography sitting, Betty will capture the holiday [...]

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Really Commish, Really?

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Sarasota took a giant step forward for Dog-kind on September 15th  when the County Commissioners voted to ban the chaining of dogs.  Now, we are in danger of being dragged by our necks back to allowing this inhumane treatment.   Before we go any further, meet “Blue”.  This dog was taken by Animal Services when a [...]

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Picnic with the Racers

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A great day at Sun-N-Fun! More greyhounds having fun than we’ve ever seen.  Sleek, loving and I don’t think we heard a bark for the whole afternoon.  Enjoy the pictures! This movie takes just a second to load so please be patient.  Did you know that you can subscribe to Sarasota Dog on iTunes?  Its [...]

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The Road Home: Thursday November 4 at 6:00

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Feel like you want to contribute to the local rescue community but not sure how?  This Thursday you can participate by joining us at College Hall at New College of Florida.  It’s a benefit party to support Kickapoo Rescue, a Florida 501(c)3 organization dedicated to the rescue, care and placement of unwanted dogs and horses. [...]

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Agility Trial at the Manatee County FairGrounds

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Today at the Manatee County Fairgrounds – dogs were having fun with Agility!  Shelties, Borders, Mixes, Dalmations and Poodles jumped through hoops to compete and run in the Dog Training Club of St. Petersburg’s trials. If you haven’t visited an agility event, we highly recommend this as a family friendly outing.  If you are visiting, [...]

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Check Please!

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Vaccinations, heartworm meds, flea and tick control are just a part of what we do to ensure that our dogs are in good health.  But did you know that vaccinations for Rabies, Distemper and Parvo are no longer subject to just timing?  Now you can actually check to see if your dog really needs the [...]

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Supporting the Rescue Community: Mark Shambour

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Adopting a shelter dog may be the ultimate act of recycling.    Mark Shambour of K9 Korral talks with Rover Reporter about their work with post-adoption, shelter dogs.  What type of dog would be right for your family . .  and how to settle in with your pup at home K9 Korral offers a variety of [...]

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