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Autumn weather has finally graced us with its presence, Sarasota! Take a gander at your adorable adoptable of the week, Peanut. As you can see, he is a Jack Russell Terrier mixed boy. Peanut here was given up because he used to chase his former owner’s cats (just to let you know, he never caught [...]
The Art of Massage
The first known reference of the art of massage for humans was in about 3000 BC. This is documented in book that was written in China about that time, covering touch points and healing powers of massage. At that time, very few dogs were domesticated, much less benefiting from the healing touch.
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Lakeview Paw Park sits beside Lakeview School. You can access it from Proctor by going North on a little street called Hand. The park is fully-fenced for safe off-leash walking and play. Water stations and bags are supplied. Most of the walking track is covered with
Sarasota Dog chats with Julia Szabo, syndicated columnist and national pet writer about her new book: Pretty Pet Friendly: Easy Ways to keep Spot’s Digs Stylish and Spotless. Julia shares her tips and ideas for making your home comfortable for you and your pet. Click on the headline to hear the interview
By Lauren R. Tharpe The Shepherd Husky is a mix of two breeds: The German Shepherd and the Siberian Husky. Most Shepherd Husky owners consider this breed to be the best of both worlds. Physical Traits Size & Weight: Large. Shepherd Huskies range from 20 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder. Their weight also [...]
We all look forward to this weekend – kind of a mid-point of summer- when we can kick back and really celebrate. But for dogs – all of this carrying on may not be such a good thing. SarasotaDog talked with Cheryl Brady of VetCare Express for some ideas to ensure that everyone in the family has a great 4th.
Start the day off right with a romp in the park early with your dog.
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Now in its 13th year, Take Your Dog to Work Day was conceived to help promote the human-canine bond, and to increase awareness for adoption. Today would be a good time to talk with your employer about the feasibility of this, and work out any special arrangements that need to be made. If your dog [...]
The SarasotaDog.com Meetup group will be chillin’ at the Spanish Point Marina and Pub, Monday May 23rd at about 6:00 pm. If you haven’t been to this tiki bar and grill for awhile, you are in for a big surprise. The outdoor dining area has been completely renovated and now sports a fully covered tiki [...]
The Humane Society of Sarasota County will be at the Pet Supermarket on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:0 pms with lovable cats and dogs that need homes. Pet Supermarket is located at Bee Ridge and MacIntosh. Also on Saturday from 10:00 am to 1:00 p.m – The 2nd Annual Weiner Dog Derby, presented by [...]
Recently, our Rover Reporter spoke with Sarasota area animal opthalmologist, Dr. Noelle McNabb about canine vision in our podcast. A few questions came in after the broadcast and Dr. McNabb was kind enough to bring some answers. Teri asked: Do dogs see in color? Dr. McNabb: Yes, dogs do see in color. The visual [...]
