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Mary Lou Davidson

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BradentonDog’s Weekend Scout

This is event is not dog-friendly as in bringing your dog. But in commemoration of Memorial Day, The SouthEastern Guide Dogs organization will hold an Open House to celebrate Paws for Patriots.
A number of veterans who have received their guide dogs through the Paws for Patriots program will be in attendance to tell their stories.

Open House visitors will enjoy a guided, walking tour of the Freedom Walk, puppy and dog training kennels. They will learn how guide dogs are trained and the valuable service they provide. Visitors will have the chance to learn what it’s like to walk blindfolded with a trained dog.

The event is free and open to the public!

Saturday: May 28, 9am – 12pm
Southeastern Guide Dogs Campus, 4210 77th Street East, Palmetto, FL

Check the BradentonDog.com calendar for adoption event and other activities this weekend!

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Puppy come: Home from Dog Day Afternoon

Safe Haven sent almost a dozen dogs home to new parents on Saturday May 14th at Gettel Toyota’s Dog Day Afternoon. Jill fell in love with this adorable lab mix.

This puppy is now safe in his new home, with Jill and her daughter.

Thanks to Mary Lupi, for bringing all the dogs and sharing their stories with the potential pet parents.
a href=”http://sarasotadog.com/2010/10/11/woofgang-bakery-more-than-just-a-treat/”>WoofGang Bakery Lakewood Ranch one of our anchor sponsors graciously donated cookies and dog food for inclusion in our goodie bags.

Thanks for your ongoing support!

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What does the law say about damage caused by Dogs?

>Our friend Jay Coleman is a practicing attorney and host of the radio show, The Final Verdict.  We asked Jay for the most interesting Dog cases he had seen.  Knowing Bostonians love of their gardens,we thought this piece would be particularly germane.  Listen in for the surprise ending, it could be helpful to you.

Click on READ MORE to play this short feature.

 

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Manatee County moving toward No-Kill community

There is a growing groundswell in Manatee County to make our county no-kill.  At present, around 55% of animals turned in at or captured by Manatee County Animal Services are euthanized, in large part because there is nowhere for them to go.

On Saturday April 30, five residents of Manatee County, including three members of The Animal Network and two managers of Manatee County Animal Services, attended a one-day presentation on how to create a no-kill community.  The presentation, in Houston Texas, was given by Nathan Winograd.  Winograd is the leading expert on creating no-kill communities and has successfully done so across the country.

The attendees were:
Laurie Crawford, Animal Network President and President of the Manatee County Animal Services Board
Sue Kolze, Vice President, Animal Network
Jean Peelen, Animal Network member and member of the Manatee County Animal Services Board
Kris Weiskopf ,  Chief,  Manatee County Animal Services
Joel Richmond, Supervisor, Manatee County Animal Services
The no-kill presentation was fact-filled and thorough and a step-by-step guide for how to create a no-kill community.  All of the participants came home convinced that with the help of the public, the media, the rescue groups and shelters we will successfully create a no-kill county in Manatee.

For more information about no-kill, fostering, adopting, or volunteering your time to save animals call Jean Peelen 896-5827 [email protected], or Sue Kolze, at 729-8631 [email protected].

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Meet Manny at Dog Day Afternoon: May 14th

Dog Day Afternoon!

If you have ever considered adopting a Greyhound, you’ll have a chance to meet and greet some of the wonderful dogs that are now with the Racing Dog Rescue Project on May 14th.

This is Manny, I know it sounds like a guy’s name, but Manny is a five year old brindle female.

Manny prances like a princess on her walks, and loves chill out with people.  After racing professionally for 4 years, she’s ready to kick back and enjoy her family.  She’s not recommended to go into a household with cats, but does get along with other dogs.

Join us at Gettel Toyota in Bradenton on May 14th to meet Manny and some of the other adorable adoptable dogs that will be on site for Dog Day Afternoon.

If you already have a dog, this day is for you.  Come out and try some agility in the air-conditioned showroom, chat with a trainer, or enter your dog in the Doggy Fashion Show!   Double Bubba with be cooking up some awesome, affordable BBQ while DJ Valerie spins the tunes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BradentonDog.com’s Weekend Scout

Great earth-friendly local companies will help you learn to conserve and live a greener lifestyle.This event is free to the public and located next to the Bradenton Farmer’s Market on Old Main Street (12th Street West) just North of Manatee Avenue in downtown Bradenton, Saturday from 8-4.

Looking for a new family member? Check out the adoptive pets at Honor Animal Rescue  this weeken from 10-1 on Saturday animal lovers can meet dogs, cats, puppies and kittens that are available now.  4951 Lorraine Road, Bradenton, FL

Gotta a doggie athlete in the house? You need to check out the FlyBall tournament where our own Barkholics are competing. 

Don’t bring your dog to this event but do bring your curiousity – flyball is a like a relay race and with the right training, your dog can join the team. Read more about Flyball here.

If you are interested in learning more about holistic care your dog, check out this weekend’s FREE seminar at Holistic for Pets in Bradenton.  Dawn Curie Thomas, DVM will  discuss Hydration:  The missing Link for Wellness for Pets.