My name is Kristen Little. My age is a well-kept secret. So well-kept, in fact, that I actually had to do the math one year. Turns out I was younger than I thought I was! By day, I’m the Volunteer/Foster Coordinator at Animal Services and at night, I moonlight as a Vet Tech/Receptionist at a […]
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Sarasota Cats
In our travels through shelters, and adoption events we are always focusing on the pups. Wide-eyed and wagging it is the dogs that demand our attention. But in the background there are almost always the kitties. Soft, sweet and abandoned they too are looking for homes. In support of Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month, here are some thoughts […]
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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 […]
Tips and Tricks for Summer Dog Travel around Sarasota
The Dog Days of…You Know Summer is nearly here! It’s time to put your cares aside and start having fun with all your friends. But what about your “best friend?” You know who I’m talking about. Your most faithful companion: Your dog. Traveling With Your Dog: The Basics Taking a day trip with your dog […]
Breed Profile: Welsh Corgi
by Lauren R. Tharp As the old Welsh term “cor gi” roughly translates to “dwarf dog,” is it any wonder that this lovely herding breed is known primarily for its squat stature? Popularized in modern times by Queen Elizabeth II and recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1934, the Corgi has been making itself […]