The LBK-9 Coalition has recommended to the Longboat Key Commission that current ordinances that ban dogs from the beach be revised to allow people and their BFF (best furry Friends) access to the beach. Support for this effort is now key to our success, as the opposition speaks loudly. Our only hope comes from us […]
Sarasota Dog News
Sarasota Dog Weekend Scout December 8th & 9th, 2012
A gorgeous weekend is in store for us weather-wise and especially for dogs. On Saturday, the PlayDate is happening at Poochie’s Pampered Pups. Bring your well-behaved pup for a group play at this fun doggy day care center. There are both indoor and outdoor play areas with great toys, a swimming pool and artificial turf […]
A Good Girl Goes Home
Kiki went home today. For good. After a trial period her new parents came to Animal Services to finalize the paperwork. It was a match made in heaven. Dad proudly told us what a good girl she was in the house, not chewing, listening and even sleeping with their son. Mom was beaming. Kiki sashayed […]
All Season Giving: SAFI – a new Sarasota nonprofit for animals
A new 501(c)3 nonprofit to help pet owners who can’t afford the cost of specialized veterinary care has been helping save the lives of family pets and has begun asking others if they are willing to help less fortunate families, too. Dr. Anne Chauvet, a veterinary neurologist who founded Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists of […]
From the News Desk: Dog pedometer measures health
Cloud Service Launched for Wandant Dog Pedometer Supports health monitoring and obesity prevention in pets Fujitsu announced the release of the Wandant(1) dog pedometer, based on motion-tracking technology(2) developed by Fujitsu Laboratories, and an associated cloud service(3) that supports health management for dogs—the first of its kind in the pet care industry. The new product […]
Dog Apps: Where’s the beef?
Finding cool new things for dogs whether they be soft and cuddly, delicious or digital is part of what makes the Sarasota Dog team’s life worth living. We’ve been searching in both the Apple Store and the Android Marketplace for the best of the best. Our search has found a few applications that bear a […]