Elise Matthes, President of Sarasota in Defense of Animals chatted with our Rover Reporter on Sunday about the future of the shelter. “Since the community has become aware of our problems and the media gave us the attention, finacial support is trickling in. If continued donations can be sustained – the shelter will stay open”. […]
Sarasota Dog News
Treat Recall from Hartz Mountain
The Hartz Mountain Corporation is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Hartz Naturals Real Beef Treats for Dogs due to concerns that one or more bags within the lot may have been potentially contaminated with Salmonella. Hartz is fully cooperating with the US Food and Drug Administration in this voluntary recall. Hartz Mountain Corporation is […]
Sassy’s Benefit for In Defense of Animals
This Sunday Sassy’s Hair Salon is standing up for In Defense of Animals and holding a Cut-A-Thon at their Siesta Key location. 100 Percent of what the Salon earns on this day will go to the shelter. That’s amazing. The stylists are donating their skills and time. You may already know that Sarasota In […]
Southeastern Guide Dogs opens Discovery Center in Sarasota
The new Discovery Center for students and their guide dogs opens today at 1618 Main Street in downtown Sarasota. Students begin their training program at the Southeastern Guide Dog campus in Palmetto. On completion of their program in Palmetto, they continue their course in Sarasota. Here they learn the methods to function in an urban […]
Agility Venue in Arcadia
A picture speaks 1000 words. Usually. What this picture doesn’t convey and is key to the story is that the people pictured here are totally comfortable because this venue for agility trials is Air-Conditioned. Late August in Florida can be brutal just for walking around the block much less, weaving, running and jumping. This NADAC […]
To Bark or Not to Bark?
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory and Animal Rescue Coalition seek doggie divas and Shakespeare hounds to audition for the role in a Shakespeare play. The role of “Crab the Dog” in The Two Gentlemen of Verona is open for one lucky local pooch. Calling all canines, doggie divas and Shakespeare hounds! Does your pooch have star quality? […]