Day 3: Foster care By Suzanne Quick These two little dogs have been through so much and yet are showing so much resilience. Joe the Toy Poodle whose fur was so matted that he needed to be shaved is bouncing back. I found a sweater that I thought would fit and he let me put […]
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Rescue Report: Day 2 in foster care
by Suzanne Quick Another good night. Both Ralphie and Jamaica Joe were quiet as mice and slept through the night. Joe may have been tired from chatting with Lori Michel of Animal Chit Chat. Lori is a pet psychic and communicates with all kinds of animals. Lori said that Joe had lots of questions for […]
Rescued! Day One in Foster
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 […]
Managing Canine Epilepsy
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 […]
Scouting out the Weekend: May 5 & 6, 2012
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, […]