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Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips

The ASPCA posts the following pet safety tips on their website for the Fourth of July: For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth of July with good friends and family—including the four-legged members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to reward Rover with scraps from […]

Suncoast Humane Society

The Suncoast Humane Society, located in Englewood, is an Open Admissions Animal Care Facility that services over 450 square miles in southwest Florida, including Charlotte County and portions of Sarasota and Lee Counties. They provide shelter for the communities’ homeless, abandoned, and abused animals, and their program and services help more than 38,000 animals and […]

PETS WELCOME in Venice—Part 3

Is Fido feeling a bit “under the weather”? No worries—Venice has extensive resources for pets: PLENTY OF VETERINARY RESOURCES If your pet should need a vet for something as simple as a nail clipping or something more serious, you’ll have your choice of veterinarians in Venice: • Venice Pines Veterinary Clinic • Venice Animal Clinic […]

PETS WELCOME in Venice—Part 2

PET-FRIENDLY SHOPPING DISTRICT You want to visit all the shops in downtown Venice on Venice or Miami Avenues, but what will you do with Fido? Bring him along! Stroll down Venice Avenue with its pink, Italian Renaissance buildings, Mediterranean-style shops and “umbrella-topped” Canary Island date palms, or visit the consignment shops on Miami Ave, and […]

PETS WELCOME in Venice—Part 1

The hot summer is here, so this is a good time to remind you that Venice is pet friendly. Come to Venice, and bring your pets … we’d love to have you! What makes the city pet friendly is the wide open spaces, dog parks, beaches, and walking trails … a pet-friendly shopping district … […]

Honoring Deceased Pets

Grief upon the death of a beloved pet often cuts as deeply and, in some cases, even more profoundly as that following the death of a dear family member or friend. We form a strong emotional attachment to our pets during their lifetimes, and when they die, it can be devastating. When our pets pass […]

Keeping Pet Safe This Memorial Day

Summer is right around the corner. Despite all the warnings, we still hear horror stories of dogs that suffered or even died after being left inside hot vehicles. According to the dogtime.com website, studies have shown that a healthy dog, whose normal body temperature ranges from 101 to 102.5 degrees, can withstand a body temperature […]

Coyotes in Florida

The following information for the people of Florida regarding coyotes has been produced by The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and the University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). The presence of coyotes has been documented in all 67 Florida counties. What do coyotes look like? Coyotes are medium-sized mammals […]

Twelve Things You Didn’t Know about Rabbits

1. The rabbit with the longest ears was an English Lop named Nipper’s Geronimo. His ears measured 31 inches long. 2. Males are called bucks, females are called does, and babies are called kits. 3. Pet rabbits can live from seven to ten years or even into their teens. 4. The European rabbit is the […]

Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

According to the ASPCA, April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and each year, the ASPCA urges supporters across the country to “Go Orange for Animals” to raise awareness. We have a feline rescue and adoption center right here in Venice. St. Francis Animal Rescue (SFAR) is an organization that cares for lifetime resident […]