February 4, 2012

Meet Mellow Milo

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According to Punxsutawney Phil, we have 6 more weeks of winter, Sarasota. Now is the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors with a furry friend like Milo, your adoptable dog of the week. Milo here is a unique 3 year old Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Mix. Satchel’s Last Resort tells us that he is [...]

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Meet Cissy

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Another Friday means another adorable adoptable for your viewing pleasure, Sarasota: Meet Cissy! Cissy here is a very unique looking little girl. She is a 3 year old Chihuahua/Boston Terrier mix. Cissy’s foster mom, Jacky, tells us that she is a lap dog who loves giving kisses! Whether you’re watching your favorite game on TV [...]

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Delightful Delilah

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It looks like it’s going to be a gorgeous weekend for some romping, Sarasota. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a pooch of your very own to enjoy a day out by the bayfront? Well check out your adoptable dog of the week: Delilah! Delilah is a beautiful 3 year old spayed female Border Collie/Greyhound [...]

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Gulf Gate Open Benefits the Humane Society of Sarasota County

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Organized by Joe Navarro, The Gulf Gate Open blazed a trail through the south county area with a series of scheduled stops at bars and taverns.  Drink specials were offered to the revelers and loyal supporters of the HSSC. What a great way to get together with friends and support your local shelter.  Navarro said [...]

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Aussie Bear

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A wise person once said: “One reason a dog can be such a comfort when you’re feeling blue is that he doesn’t try to find out why.” Do you need another reason to find a canine companion? Check out the Sarasota adoptable dog of the week, Bear. As you can see from the pictures, Bear [...]

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Meet Kenzie

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It’s a new year with a new beginning! We hope you’ll consider giving a dog in need a home for their new beginning in 2012. Check out our Sarasota adoptable dog of the week: Kenzie! Kenzie is a 6 year old Border Collie mix girl and she is as sweet as pie! This short haired [...]

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Breed Profile: Basset Hound

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by Lauren R. Tharp The name “Basset Hound” roughly translates to “rather low hound.”  Whether this is referring to their height (they certainly are “rather low” to the ground!) or their facial expression (Droopy Dog was a Basset Hound!) has yet to be determined.  Other famous Basset Hounds besides Droopy include Columbo’s dog, Dog; Lassie’s [...]

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Meet Sid

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As 2011 comes to a close, we here at SarasotaDog hope that you have a safe and Happy New Year! As always, we have another adorable adoptable dog to present to you, Sarasota. Meet Sid! Sid is quite an entertaining mutt. At just 10 months old, Sid has such a fun personality. His breed is [...]

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Meet Shivan

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‘Tis the season, Sarasota! From everyone here at SarasotaDog.com, we’d like to wish all you a safe holiday this weekend! If you’re looking for the perfect gift this season, consider adopting a dog like Shivan here. Shivan was saved from a high kill shelter literally one hour before she was scheduled to be euthanized by [...]

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The subject is Dogs: Temple Beth Sholom’s 1st Grade Writing Project

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SarasotaDog.com recently asked  Ms. Jodi Behrenfeld if her first grade class at Temple Beth Sholom School would like to share some thoughts and ruminations in essay form on the subject of Dogs.  The stories submitted by the students were wonderful, thoughtful and truly spoken from their hearts.  We are delighted to share their writing here, [...]

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