Plans are now being formed to create a whole new look and feel for the downtown Sarasota Bayfront. Some great ideas are in play including a butterfly garden, walking paths and more. To our surprise there is no mention of amenities for dog people and their furry companions. Downtown Sarasota is extremely dog-friendly with many […]
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Legal News for Animal Lovers
From the League of Humane Voters – Florida The 2018 Florida Legislative Session is short! Your assistance is sorely needed to help dogs, cats and wildlife. Your actions can shape the future. The best way to show legislators that animal protection is an important issue is for animal advocates to communicate with their elected officials. […]
Open house for proposed Palmer Ranch Area Paw Park
Dog Racing Ban Proposed For Constitutional Panel
Sarasota – home to a world class beach, nationally recognized opera and ballet companies and a hub for legalized animal abuse? Long known for Greyhound racing, change may be coming to the state of Florida, and to our town. According to recent correspondence from the Manatee County Commissioners office “A ban on dog racing in […]
Pet First Aid and CPR Class
ASPCA water rescue in Lee County, Florida
The ASPCA has been on the ground in Florida and other states assisting with evacuation and emergency sheltering efforts, and we received a request from Lee County officials and Miami-Dade Animal Services to assist in this water rescue operation of 25 animals and transported them to safety. Here’s Dick Green of the ASPCA describing […]