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Safety tips for keeping your pet safe this holiday season

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and delicious food is everywhere to be found. Human foods smell and taste so good to our pets, particularly at holiday time; however, in many cases, human food can be toxic to animals. ASPCA.org, pets.webmd.com, and several other websites list foods that pet owners should avoid feeding their animals because of […]

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ANIMALS IN SERVICE

In addition to honoring our veterans on this Veterans Day, we also honor all animals who provide support for their owners. Service Dogs Service dogs are dogs that have been individually trained to perform a specific task for individuals who have disabilities. The disabilities can vary greatly, and so do the tasks that the service […]

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Adopt a Senior Pet

Since beginning this blog, we’ve come to recognize that there are pet holidays or celebrations in every month of the year. November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and the perfect time to consider bringing a special older animal companion into your life. After all, what could be more in the spirit of the season […]

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Halloween is not just for kids!

Will you be dressing your pet in costume this Halloween? According to a survey by Pet360 Inc., a company that runs “pet parenting” websites, 42 percent of 1,000 pet owners the company surveyed nationwide dress their pets up for Halloween, and 71 percent of pet owners favor funny costumers. Dogs are the animals most commonly […]

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NO SCAREDY CATS THIS HALLOWEEN: TOP 10 SAFETY TIPS FOR PET PARENTS

Attention, animal lovers, it’s almost the spookiest night of the year! The ASPCA recommends taking some common sense precautions this Halloween to keep you and your pet saying “trick or treat!” all the way to November 1. 1. No tricks, no treats: That bowl of candy is for trick-or-treaters, not for Scruffy and Fluffy. Chocolate […]

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FALL PET FESTIVITIES

Is your pet ready for all the area festivities this fall? • Saturday, October 18: Check out the 2014 Top Dog Show at Sarasota Memorial Auditorium from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The area’s premier dog lovers event features a Westminster-like dog show where owners can enter their four-legged friends in playful categories including: Best Dressed, Best Hair, […]

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Gizmoe’s Funeral and Headstone

The first pet burial at Venice Memorial Gardens Pet Cemetery was in 2013 for Gizmoe, beloved pet of one of our funeral directors. Her burial was a celebration of life with a circus theme, complete with clowns, balloons, cotton candy, popcorn, and snow cones. It was held during the pet cemetery’s grand opening. The memorial […]

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Pet Blessings

As autumn arrives, you may glimpse a procession of animals being led to a church for a special ceremony. This event is called the Blessing of Pets, and it is held in commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi, who had a great love of all creatures. The Feast of St. Francis is October 4, and […]

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Pet Friendly Hotels & Restaurants

I WANT TO VISIT VENICE, BUT WHAT WILL I DO WITH FIDO? If you’re looking for a pet-friendly hotel*, you’ll find several places to stay with your pet in Venice or nearby, including: Bayside Villas 303 Colonia Lane West, Nokomis, FL 34275 941-726-9885 Holiday Inn Express Jacaranda, Venice 380 Commercial Court, Venice, FL 34292 (I-75 […]

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Did you know that Venice is a pet friendly city?

Most people don’t know that Venice is pet-friendly. Take a stroll down Venice Avenue, and you’ll find dog bowls and dog treats to quench Fido’s thirst and keep your pet happy while you shop. If your pet needs some exercise after your visit to downtown Venice, a tip to Woodmere Dog Park may be on […]

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