This weekend is jam-packed with dog-friendly events in the Sarasota area. If you are looking for a party . . . head down to the Annual St. Petrick’s Day Pet Festival and Fair in Venice. Looking for a dog? Need low-cost vaccinations? You can find all of the information about adoption events and where to […]
Archives for March 2011
Ask the Good Dog Guru
Dear Guru:
My brother, mom, grandma and I go to Minnesota every summer for a month. We originally live in Washington. Then, after that month is up, my brother and I go down to Colorado to visit my dad. I’m planning on getting a Shih Tzu, whether a puppy, or adolecent. Should I wait to get that dog until after the vacation, so the dog doesn’t have to go through the vacation with me?
Taylor
Extreme Dog Team Sport: FlyBall!
Flyball was invented in the early 70’s and was first showcased on The Johnny Carson show. Unlike agility or dock diving, where individual dogs compete (perhaps even on a team), flyball is completely a team sport. Dogs race over hurdles spaced 10 feet apart to capture a tennis ball which appears from a box. They […]
Sarasota Pet Magazine’s Pet Choice Awards!
Thursday, March 3rd, members of the Sarasota Pet Community gathered for Sarasota Pet Magazine‘s Annual Awards celebration. Hosted by Hotel Indigo on Boulevard of the Arts, more than 150 people came to acknowledge contributions by rescue groups, and receive their awards. Winners were chosen by popular vote in 23 categories from Best Pet Sitter, Veterinarian, […]
Dialysis for Dogs? Sarasota is now one of 14 cities in the US to offer.
You bet, and it is available right here in Sarasota at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota. Dr. Anne Chauvet has recently announced that pet patients in need of dialysis will no longer need to drive to Tampa or points beyond for this important treatment. Aside from being used for advanced kidney problems this […]