Liz Morrell, is a Veterinary Technician with Urgent Vet in Lakewood Ranch. She’s been assisting with animal care for several years and helped us understand why she became a Vet Tech and little bit about her. SarasotaDog: When did you decide to become a Vet Tech? Liz: When I was 19 years old and working […]
Sarasota Dog News
Heading North with Your Pup this Season?
If you have a Florida dog, traveling up to the northern regions may be present some new challenges – for you and your dog. Winter has already arrived in many states, which means the temperature has dropped, and there may be snow on the ground! This seasonal change can be a little uncomfortable for you […]
Our friend, Joe Houle
This month, the Sarasota Dog community is bidding farewell to a long-time friend and supporter of dog rescue, Joe Houle. If you visited Red Bug Slough or Lakeview Paw Park in the last 10 – 15 years, there’s a good chance you met Joe and his Labrador Retrievers. Retriever as plural, because in the time […]
Beverly Hills Dog Grooms for a Cure in October
Across the country, the month of October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness. One local Sarasota business marks this month with a commitment to finding a cure. Beverly Hills Dog – a popular dog grooming salon, will donate a portion of every groom fee during the month of October to the American Cancer Society in their quest […]
Pet Blessing at Unity of SRQ Saturday 10/2
This Saturday, Unity of Sarasota will open its beautiful grounds to all (leashed) creatures great and small from 11-1 for the annual Blessing of the Animals. Bring your pet for a sweet individual blessing, for health and happiness. For those wishing to remember pets that are no longer with them, they are encouraged to bring […]
An Original Idea – The Animal Ambulance
It isn’t often that you hear of a truly original idea in the pet industry. But Cheryl Brady created a unique service for Sarasota-Bradenton area pet lovers, The Animal Ambulance, VetCare Express. You may have seen “Big Red” about town, Cheryl purchased a retired Sarasota County ambulance that was used to transport people and retro-fitted […]