CPR and pet first aid are essential tools for animal lovers. For Florida residents with our warm temperatures and preponderance of swimming pools the need is even greater. The Top 5 reasons to learn CPR and Pet First Aid are: Heatstroke Drowning Choking Poisoning Injury Having the skill to react in an emergency situation will […]
Sarasota
A new friend to Paw Parks: Sue Nielsen
When Sue Nielsen bought her “getaway” condo on Siesta Key in 2004, it was intended to be a refuge from the cold Minnesota winters. As a practicing physician with all of the attendant responsibilities of patients, paperwork and managing people, Sue had an extremely busy lifestyle. Siesta Key became her place to regroup and recharge. […]
Donte’s Den’s Top Dog Raises the Roof
Friends and supporters of Donte’s Den took the floor on Saturday night with a benefit for the new dog sanctuary. Top Dog, a spoof of the Westminster Dog show featured several categories of competition from Best Dressed to Sit, Stay and Whatever, and Human-Dog Look-A-Like. John Scalzi of WWSB and a rotating roster of […]
Sarasota Dog Massage
By Sue Nielsen, MD During a session with a local animal communicator, she hinted that Rico, my 4lb Long-haired Chihuahua, had some tension in his neck and might benefit from a massage. We were referred to Jenifer Funk, the owner of Abundant Life Massage. I was happy to discover many pet parents bring their dogs […]
Sauce for a Cause
Jeff Schmitt started life surrounded by animals. His parents had so many pets in the house, he often felt that he was just another one in the litter. This early bond with companion animals planted a seed that would later blossom into a full-fledged business with profits to benefit animals. Decades later with a little […]
