If you have a friendly, out-going dog being in a social setting with other dogs requires extra vigilance. We can’t assume that every dog wants to say hello or engage. Always ask the owner before approaching a strange dog. Look for yellow ribbons on leashes – the ribbons are a signal to “steer […]
Sarasota Dog News
Hair of the Dog 2016
Gimme Shelter Pets’ Annual Hair of The Dog fundraiser was held at Beulah on September 16. Attendees supporting Michelle Sampson’s rescue were treated to sumptuous specialities of Beulah; pizza, spinach tarts, and bruschetta. Intricate henna tatoos adorned arms and shoulders in the crowd. A friendly game of cards was played in the kitschy, […]
Is your Dog over this Rain and Thunder?
by Lauren R. Tharp Thunder, lightening, and scared dogs all seem to go hand-in-hand. But what can we do, as pet owners, to calm our poor quaking pups? Coddling VS. Ignoring: The Two Most Common Methods Face Off Opinions differ on this matter: Some say to coddle the dog while others say to ignore it. […]
Sarasota Dog Meetup – Saturday at Lakeview Paw Park
This Saturday the Sarasota Dog Meetup group will be romping and playing at the Lakeview Paw Park! This park has ample space for both large and small dogs, water and usually is stocked with bags. The Sarasota Dog Meetup group meets regularly to socialize our dogs, meet other like-minded people and to enjoy the dog-friendly […]
Extra TLC for Senior Dogs
It’s never too early to book your pet sitter
Traveling around the holidays is always stressful. Knowing that your pet is in good hands can relieve at least some of that anxiety. Really good pet sitters often get booked up early. Here are some trusted resources that you can rely on to take care of your dogs and other pets when you are enjoying […]