With a name like Coton de Tulear you would expect the dogs to be as fancy as their name, and they are! Favored by the royals and wealthy upper-class of Madagascar, Coton de Tulears, or “Cotons”, have been living lives of luxury in France and Madagascar since the 16th century. They are known as the […]
Shelter
Where Did My Dog Go?
By Kristen Little, Foster/Volunteer Coordinator Sarasota Sheriff’s Office of Animal Services Imagine with me for a minute that you walk outside to let your dog out, and he jumps the fence. Or maybe, when your yard man was there – he didn’t latch the gate that’s always closed up tight. Or, there’s a new hole […]
Breed Profile: Yorkshire Terrier
Known as “Yorkies” to those who love them, the Yorkshire Terrier originated in Yorkshire, England (how appropriate, no?) where they were originally used to catch rats in clothing mills. Perky, fun, and utterly adorable, this toy breed was first recognized by the AKC in 1885 and currently reigns as the third most popular dog in […]
Sarasota County Animal Services
Meet the Sarasota County Animal Services Crew
Sarasota Cats
In our travels through shelters, and adoption events we are always focusing on the pups. Wide-eyed and wagging it is the dogs that demand our attention. But in the background there are almost always the kitties. Soft, sweet and abandoned they too are looking for homes. In support of Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, here are some thoughts […]