This weekend a party for people and their dogs will happen on Sunday at Gettel Toyota in Bradenton. The first 100 visitors will receive a free mini-cooler with a guide to local dog parks! The Second Annual Dog Day Afternoon from Noon to 4 will offer a panoply of fun including a Doggie Costume Contest, […]
Sarasota Dog News
Breed Profile: Maltese
by Lauren R. Tharp The Maltese has one of the most recognizable looks in Toy breeds. So many people, from Halle Berry to Milhouse from The Simpsons, have recognized the “pet potential” in this gentle, playful, breed; is it any wonder that they’re the 19th most popular breed in America? Physical Traits Size & Weight: […]
Pet Photography Tips from Kim Longstreet
Taking great photographs of pets is part art and part science. On Saturday, professional pet photographer Kim Longstreet shared her expertise and some tips for getting great pet pictures to the SarasotaDog Meetup group as part of our Wag and Learn series. Here are three key elements that will help any photographer have fun, and […]
SarasotaDog.com’s Weekend Scout: April 28 and 29, 2012
Have you ever wanted to take fabulous pictures of your dog? On Saturday from Noon to 1 – join the Sarasota Dog meetup group for our Wag and Learn series! Professional pet photographer, Kim Longstreet will share her tips of the trade for taking great photos of your pets. We’ll be meeting at Poochie’s Pampered […]
Wag It Wednesdays!
Do you have a product, service, retail store or publication devoted to dogs or pets? On Wednesday of each week, you can share your information with those in the community on SarasotaDog.com or on our FaceBook page. Post your message, link or picture as a shout out to the local dog loving community. If you […]
Keeping it Legal: Why you should license your dog in Sarasota County
The History of the Dog Licence
By Kristen Little
If you’re anything like me, you might sit and ponder random things over your morning coffee. Sometimes I sit over my coffee and think about nature, about bills, about why my washing machine recently decided to give its 2 week notice. Yesterday, however, I found myself pondering about dog licenses. Why do we license our dogs? How did this little metal tag that hangs off my dog’s collar come to be in existence? What purpose does it serve and why is it so important?