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We’re mixin’ it up here at SarasotaDog.com. Not only do we have your adoptable dogs of the week but this week we’re introducing 3 pups that are desperately looking for a home to call their own. First we met the pretty Princess. She just had her crown jewels removed just hours prior. Her poor body [...]
Sounds delicious right? Well check out these two adoptable pups you could just eat up! Meet Andy, he’s a brown, brindle and white Boxer/American Pit Bull Terrier mix. Andy is thought to be about 4 years old and he weighs a mere 35 pounds. He is neutered and up-to-date on his shots. He has been [...]
When 263 dogs were discovered in Venice living in deplorable conditions, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Department Animal Services accomplished what seemed impossible. Within 3 days, local rescue groups had relocated all of the dogs. Groomers shaved long neglected locks and furs, veterinarians evaluated and provided medical care, and rescue groups lavished love and attention on [...]
Unlike arthritis or loss of hearing or sight in your dog, the manifestation of epilepsy or a seizure arrives like a tsunami. In most cases, there is no warning and you and your dog are suddenly placed in a terrifying situation. With our dog Kodiak, a Husky-Shepherd mix, we had spent the morning in our [...]
Hope to see you all at Dog Day Afternoon this Sunday at Gettel Toyota in Bradenton! Until then, meet your adoptable dog of the week, Buster. Buster here is an American Staffordshire/Shar Pei mix. He is 7 years old and weighs 60 pounds. This soulful fella was rescued by a nice woman who found Buster [...]
This weekend a party for people and their dogs will happen on Sunday at Gettel Toyota in Bradenton. The first 100 visitors will receive a free mini-cooler with a guide to local dog parks! The Second Annual Dog Day Afternoon from Noon to 4 will offer a panoply of fun including a Doggie Costume Contest, [...]
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 History of the Dog Licence
By Kristen Little
If you’re anything like me, you might sit and ponder random things over your morning coffee. Sometimes I sit over my coffee and think about nature, about bills, about why my washing machine recently decided to give its 2 week notice. Yesterday, however, I found myself pondering about dog licenses. Why do we license our dogs? How did this little metal tag that hangs off my dog’s collar come to be in existence? What purpose does it serve and why is it so important?
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 [...]
