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Articles by Area Pet Experts
by Dr. David T. Smith, Sarasota Veterinary Center............................................... 10
Ask the Vet
by Dr. Michael Reinhart, Jacaranda Animal Hospital ........................................... 12
Humane Society of Manatee County: Volunteering & Fostering—Helping
Save Lives Four Paws at a Time
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by Barbara Bounds, Belspur Oaks Pet Crematory ............................................... 20
by Miss Olive & Susan Marie ........................................................................ 30-31
Features
by Candace T. Botha ........................................................................................... 24
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by Candace T. Botha ..............................................................................................49
Community Spotlights
by Shannon Spring, M.Ed & Candace T. Botha .............................................. 34-37
by Candace T. Botha ..................................................................................... 38-41
by Candace T. Botha ..................................................................................... 42-45
On Our Cover ........................................................................................................ 3
From the Publisher ................................................................................................ 4
Rescue Me ...................................................................................................... 46-48
Calendar of Events .......................................................................................... 50-52
Pictured above, Vanessa and Sandro Spinelli
made the move from Montreal to Sarasota
late in 2019 to realize their dream of
owning a business with the purchase of
D.I.Y. Dog, Sarasota’s first self-service dog
wash. Photo by Candace T. Botha
Nicholas D’Amato & Erin Flynn of Dogs by
D’Amato in Sarasota, pictured above with
their dog, Viper, bring a balanced approach
to dog training. Photo by Jim Fullwood,
Paws for Pet Sake Photography
Pictured above with Mayor Puppypants,
Shannon Spring, M.Ed, is a certified animal
communicator, psychic medium and humane
educator, as well as the founder of Just
Humor MeTM, who has a passion for sharing
laughter and love. Photo by Candace T. Botha
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