At 3:00 pm on Sunday, more than twelve adoptions had taken place, and six dogs were on hold for pick-up later. The Humane Society of Sarasota County had a great turn out for the Paws Across the Planet with a nice mix of families,couples and single people looking for pets. Brightly colored walls, outdoor […]
Sarasota Dog News
Natural Awakenings Natural Choice Awards: 2011
Natural Awakenings annual Natural Choice Awards were held on Friday night at The Polo Grill Ballroom. World beat drummers set the stage for an evening of networking and good fun. Members of the pet community and others were honored for exemplary services and contributions. Publisher Dr. Jason Cross emceed the event and while honorees dined. […]
Scouting out the weekend: September 17th and 18th
Driving Miss Dog – A trip to Mount Dora, Florida
No matter how much you love Sarasota and her Islands, the parks, the beaches and the restaurants . . .sometimes you just have to get away. Looking for a dog-friendly destination online is really hard. Dog-friendly is a phrase that can be interpreted a thousand different ways. We’d heard about Mount Dora, as a charming […]
Breed Profile: Shih Tzu or Shitzu
By Lauren R. Tharp The Shih Tzu or “Shitzu” (pronounced as Sheet-zoo)was originally the dog of choice for the royals in the Ming Dynasty. During World War II the dog was discovered by soldiers in England and has quickly became a favorite house pet here in the US. More than 20 years later, the AKC […]
