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Taking great photographs of pets is part art and part science. On Saturday, professional pet photographer Kim Longstreet shared her expertise and some tips for getting great pet pictures to the SarasotaDog Meetup group as part of our Wag and Learn series. Here are three key elements that will help any photographer have fun, and [...]
By Farrel Hansen Are you aware that our own Sarasota County Animal Services has animals up for adoption? For whatever reason these sweet dogs and cats are brought to SCAS, they are all ultimately waiting for that warm and cozy spot in a loving home to call their own. And Icis and Hogan are certainly [...]
The Dog Days of…You Know Summer is nearly here! It’s time to put your cares aside and start having fun with all your friends. But what about your “best friend?” You know who I’m talking about. Your most faithful companion: Your dog. Traveling With Your Dog: The Basics Taking a day trip with your dog [...]
By Farrel Hansen In case you’re new to the site, every Wednesday, our team takes a break from the busy work week to take photos of adoptable animals at Sarasota County Animal Services. We like to call this “Lunch with Pets.” This week we had a chance to meet Chips and Berry. Ladies, first! Miss [...]
by Lauren R. Tharp As the old Welsh term “cor gi” roughly translates to “dwarf dog,” is it any wonder that this lovely herding breed is known primarily for its squat stature? Popularized in modern times by Queen Elizabeth II and recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934, the Corgi has been making itself [...]
By Farrel Hansen Sarasota, please meet Dawn, your adoptable dog of the week. I was pleased to learn that we would finally meet the beautiful Chow I’ve seen and heard so much about. Dawn was an absolute sweetheart and it’s hard to imagine why after 6 months she’s still at the shelter. She was very [...]
by Lauren R. Tharp Originally used for dog fighting, the Boxer would stand on its hind legs, striking out at its opponent with its front paws like, well, a boxer! Officially recognized as a breed in 1904, the Boxer is currently the 7th most popular breed in the United States. Many celebrities have taken a [...]
By Farrel Hansen Friday is finally here and we have not one but TWO adoptable dogs for your viewing pleasure, Sarasota. First, meet miss Chloe! She is a female white and tan Bulldog and Catahoula Leopard Hound mix. The staff at Animal Services believes she is about a year and a half old. When Kristen [...]
By Farrel Hansen Cuteness alert! Last week the Sarasota Dog team had the chance to meet sweet mister Froggie here. He is an 11 month old red and white Boxer/Pit Bull Terrier mix. Right away you could tell he was a very happy boy! He desperately wanted to be as close to us as possible [...]
Okay, so we don’t know what’s eating Gilbert Grape (other than in the movie) but we do know that today is March 23rd which means it is National Puppy Day! Do you need another reason to consider pet adoption today? If adopting a new furry animal isn’t in your immediate plans, please visit one of [...]
