As you may have heard the ordinance to allow dogs to join their parents in dog-friendly restaurants in Sarasota County is up for renewal this month by the Sarasota County Commissioners. At present, there is no danger of rescinding the ordinance and it is expected to renew. However, it is very important as responsible dog […]
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The Eyes Have It: Animal Opthalmologist, Dr. Noelle McNabb
In veterinary medicine, there are several fields of study beyond general practice. Dr. Noelle McNabb specializes in animal eye care. Practicing here in Sarasota one day per week at Critical Care and Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota, Dr. McNabb brings her expertise to our dogs and cats to assist with injuries and afflictions. Dr. McNabb chats […]
A Tribute to Dogs: First Grade Writing Project
Ms. Jodi Behrenfeld’s first grade class at Temple Beth Sholom School recently shared their essays and artwork with SarasotaDog.com. Kids wrote about their own dogs, their neighbors dogs and other pups they have known. Seeing dogs and all that they bring to life through the eyes of these 5 and 7 year old students made […]
Donte’s Den: A Haven for Dogs
Open Paw – A new program at Animal Services
by Rhea Machado Volunteer, Sarasota County Sheriff’s Animal Services Most shelter dogs were loved pets once. Maybe their family had a tragedy, or maybe they chewed a shoe because they were left alone too long. Either way, being left at the shelter is scary and stressful for a dog, and in a strange environment, […]
Happy International Dog Biscuit Day!
February 23 is earmarked as the annual day to celebrate Dog Biscuits. Treats made for just dogs have been around for hundreds of years. Today we use them as rewards, training aids and just as part of our pup’s regular diet. Feeling ambitious, we set out to find a recipe for dog treats that would […]