A
fun day for dog lovers and their furry companions
at Barkfest at Land O Lakes
Recreation Center
at 3032 Collier Parkway in Land O
Lakes.
Local
vendors, demonstrations, adoptions and other dog related
activities. There was a raffle to raise
money for improvements to the Dog Park for both pets & owners.
Donations benefited the Pasco County Animal Services & the
New Port Richey SPCA. For more info:http://pascocountyfl.net 813-929-1220 or
cszappan@pascocountyfl.net
IMG_7413...Sarah McCourt, a student at
Lake Myrtle and Trey Casten a student at Creative World get
their face painted by Rachel Kline of Toyko Ice Crème at the
Barkfest at Land O'Lakes Recreation Center.
7556…Moxie leaps
high into the sky in the Frisbee competition with a little
help from her trainer Amdrea Rigler at Land O'Lakes
Recreation Center.
7455…Standing behind Melisa
Rodriguez and Kira a Therapy Dog is Ariel Owens
International Jr Teen Miss Tourism and Melissa Concord Ms
Beautiful International at Land O'Lakes Recreation Center.
Photos of this event by Anthony V. Masella Jr. of
OurtownFLA.com.
After responding to house fires and volunteering to help the animal
victims, Dr. Jo Ann Daniels has made it her mission to obtain Pet
Oxygen Masks for Pasco County fire rescue first responders. These
special masks can be fitted to human oxygen supplies to help pets
affected by smoke inhalation to save lives. Just as important as the
proper equipment is the training of its use. Understanding how to
administer oxygen therapy to animals and how to interact with a
stressed pet will help first responders react to distressed pets
quickly and safely. Dr. Daniels has taught 6 classes so far, and is
working toward training additional first responders. Pasco County
Fire Rescue has several sets of Pet Oxygen Masks that Dr. Daniels
donated, and several from a rescue group. However, it is essential
to obtain a set of masks for every fire truck and we need your help.
Alice O’Donnell of Land O’Lakes and Dr. Jo Ann Daniels of the
Central Pasco Veterinary Care pose with Santa Claus holding
Mingo, Max and LB to help raise funds to help animals in need.
Dr. Jo Ann
Daniels of the Central Pasco Veterinary Care located at 17945
State Road 54 in Lutz enlisted Santa himself to help raise
funds to help animals in need. Donations were made in return for
photos of their pet with old Saint Nick. If you are interested
in making a donation to help animals in need pls call Dr.
Daniels ofc at 926-1126.
East-West Animal Hospital teamed up with Kitty City Rescue
Foundation of Carrollwood to raise money for abandoned pets and
feral animal. The holiday event with Santa Claus was on Dec. 11
at the hospital, 1524 Land O’Lakes Blvd. in Lutz. Pets and
children are welcome as well as donations for Kitty City. The
hospital will take donations for flea, tick and heartworm
prevention and cash donations to assist animals in need. For
information, call (813) 948-6534 or visit
www.eastwestanimalhospital.com.
Everyone
at the store received an automatic 15% off
there total purchase and activities for the
kids from hamster races and prizes to cotton
candy and pizza. This is an event Pet City
holds each year for their customers as a
token of success in the community.
Pet City
is a community stop for all ages that
carries pet foods of all types and animals
from birds to fish and hamsters and many
others. They are now able to offer pet
grooming and organic pet foods. They always
lend a hand to get you started with keeping
your pets happy and healthy. They are
located right in the collier Parkway and Rt
54 shopping plaza next to Publics in Land O'Lakes. Come see why so many call it the
place for all their pets needs.
Parwick Kennels and Benedetto’s present the fourth annual
Spooky Tails Halloween party and pet costume contest
starting at 1 p.m. Oct. 16. Costume contest preregistration
is $25. Games, pony rides,K-9 demos, food and raffles. Pets
must be leashed. The event will benefit the Pasco Sheriff’s
office K-9 unit. Parwick Kennels is located at 22129 Carson
Drive in Land O’Lakes. For information, call (813) 949-1687.
Pet Supermarket, based in Sunrise,
has more than 100 stores and 800 employees. The
7,800-square-foot Zephyrhills store will be the largest
pet store in east Pasco.Assistant store manager Brittany Jackson said the
supermarket specializes in holistic, high quality pet
foods and freshwater aquarium supplies. The store also
partners with local adoption groups and with
veterinarians to offer monthly low-cost vaccination
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Do you love your dog? Well, so do the folks
at the Shops at Wiregrass!! In fact, they love dogs so much that
they planned a special day for you and your best pal!! It's
was called
"Bow Wow Bunny" held
Sunday March 28th. The event featured a
costume contest for your dog - with over $300 in prizes, on site dog
adoptions from various non-profit adoption agencies, photos of your
dog with the Easter Bunny available for purchase, and a LIVE concert
by none other than The Quivering Rhythm Hounds!!
Natalie Zukowski of Paw Prince Pet Resort
& Spa in Land O’Lakes with her Maltese Mix “Gigi Bean” had fun at
the "Bow Wow Bunny" event held by those dog loving folks at the
folks at the Shops at Wiregrass, being interviewed by Scott Swenson
of WIT Improv. Photo of this event by Anthony Masella Jr.
Paula and Gabi Green, 3 of Land O’Lakes hold 9 week old
Casey. The "Bow Wow Bunny" event held at the Shops at Wiregrass
feature a costume contest for your dog - with over $300 in prizes,
on site dog adoptions from various non-profit adoption agencies,
photos of your dog with the Easter Bunny available for purchase, and
a LIVE concert by none other than The Quivering Rhythm Hounds. The
Event benefited TampaPets.org.
Veterinary Technician Tara Gehrholz, Dr. Jo Ann Daniels and Veterinary
Receptionist Lori Fahrenbruck of Central Pasco Veterinary Care share the
honor of Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce, New Business of the Year.
After volunteering at Hurricane Disaster Relief Sites, Dr. Jo Ann
Daniels has compiled a list of advice and items to gather to help you
prepare for storms and evacuation.
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Central Pasco Veterinary Care presents the winners of
the Smile Contest.
Each received a complimentary CET oral dental kit and dental treats.
(Click on photo for larger view.) Thanks Dr. Daniels for such a cute
contest! Periodontal disease can affect your pets health. Click
here for further information.
Kristen
Vitone, of Rushe Middle School (on left), and her sister Stephanie
Vitone, of Sunlake High School, tried to get the Alpacas to eat some hay
at the National Alpaca Farm Day held at the Crystal Springs Alpaca Farm
on September 27.That day is the one day all year that they are open to
the general public offering farm tours, mini alpaca clinics, and yarn
spinning lessons. Alpacas are cousins to the Llama and are native to
the Andean Mountain range of South America, particularly Peru, Bolivia
and Chile. Imported into the United States since 1984, they are
becoming more popular because of their soft texture alpaca fiber that is
sometimes compared to cashmere. The Crystal Springs Alpaca Farm is
located at 1424 Crystal Springs Rd., Zephyrhills. For more information,
call 813-779-3366 or go to
www.csalpacas.com.
Pat Trottman, of Zephyrhills (on left), got some yarn spinning lessons
from Kathleen Duerr, of Odessa, at the National Alpaca Farm Day held at
the Crystal Springs Alpaca Farm on September 27.That day is the one day
all year that they are open to the general public offering farm tours,
mini alpaca clinics, and yarn spinning lessons. Alpacas are cousins to
the Llama and are native to the Andean Mountain range of South America,
particularly Peru, Bolivia and Chile. Imported into the United States
since 1984, they are becoming more popular because of their soft texture
alpaca fiber that is sometimes compared to cashmere. The Crystal Springs
Alpaca Farm is located at 1424 Crystal Springs Rd., Zephyrhills. For
more information, call 813-779-3366 or go to www.csalpacas.com.
Leigh Anderson,
owner of the Happy Tails Pet Lodge gives a little love to one of her
feline guests who is boarding at the facility located at 10014 Ehren
Cutoff in Land O’Lakes August 1. Leigh Anderson (with scissors), owner
of the Happy Tails Pet Lodge cuts the Ribbon with the support of friends
and the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce. Happy Tails Pet Lodge offers
it’s guest an air condition room with a door leading to a fenced in area
to get some fresh air and a change of scenery at the facility. For more
information call 995-2212.
Michele
Homan of the Happy Tails Pet Lodge stands in front of the stainless
steel tub used to wash the animals during their stay. Happy Tails offers
grooming, day care, standard boarding and luxury boarding at the
facility. For more information call 995-2212.
Kayla Miner 10 of Mittye Locke Elementary in Elfers,
Kimberly Housel 13 of Gulf Middle School with her one year old Beagle
Molly, and Grandpa Larry Housel of New Port Richey love the tender
loving care that Molly receives from Dr. Jo Ann Daniels owner of the
Central Pasco Veterinary Care located at 17945 State Road 54 in Lutz.
You can contact Dr. Daniels at 813 926-1126. Dr. Jo Ann Daniels (with
scissors), owner of the Central Pasco Veterinary Care, cuts the Ribbon
with the support of friends and the Central Pasco Chamber of Commerce on
July 30.
Honorary Mayor
Tina Garrison of ERA Dennis Realty shares a laugh with Central Pasco
Chamber Executive Director Kathy Dunkley and Dr. Jo Ann Daniels at the
Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Central Pasco Veterinary Care located at
17945 State Road 54 in Lutz on July 30. Vern
Richardson with “Thor” and his wife Lisa were Dr. Jo Ann Daniels first
patient and love her tender and caring ways with their 6 years old Pug
on July 30.
Tracy
Sanderson of Dade City with “Cash”, Kathleen Hotchkiss of Dade City with
“Ernie”, Therapy Dogs Director Charlotte Swindell, Founder of Founder
and Director of Therapy Dogs Sandi Vaughan, Sarah Lewis of Dade City
with “Patch” and Mary Eveesmann of Dade City with Millie at the Therapy
Dogs Graduation ceremony at Heritage Park July 29. Sarah Lewis (not
pictured) of Dade City worked with “Patch” and presented him at the
Therapy Dogs Graduation ceremony at Heritage Park July 29. Kathleen
Hotchkiss (not pictured) of Dade City worked with “Ernie”, and presented
him. Tracy
Sanderson (not pictured) of Dade City worked with “Cash”, and presented
him at the Therapy Dogs Graduation ceremony at Heritage Park July 29.
The
Pasco County Animal Services Center held a Gate Opening Celebration &
Dedication for a Shelter Pets Run & Exercise Enclosure (SPREE) on July
19. With support from the shelter and the generosity of community
donors, they fenced an almost 10,000 square-foot outdoor area for
sheltered dogs to run off-leash, play, interact, and learn good manners
from trained staff and volunteers. Staff Veterinarian Terry Spencer (on
right) gave a tour of the facility to Friends of Animal Services and
County Commissioner Michael Cox and wife Abbey. Many families were there
adopting pets. The Pasco County Animal Services Center is located at
19640 Dogpatch Lane (off Lake Patience Road), Land O’ Lakes. They can
be reached at (813) 929-1212, (352) 521-5194, (727) 834-3216, or go to
www.fpcas.org.
Volunteers Noelle Cox, of Wesley Chapel High School (on left), and Aimee
Smith, of Gulf High School admire a Miniature Dachshund mix that is
about to be adopted at the Pasco County Animal Services Center
Celebration & Dedication for a Shelter Pets Run & Exercise Enclosure
(SPREE) on July 19. With support from the shelter and the generosity
of community donors, they fenced an almost 10,000 square-foot outdoor
area for sheltered dogs to run off-leash, play, interact, and learn good
manners from trained staff and volunteers. The Pasco County Animal
Services Center is located at 19640 Dogpatch Lane (off Lake Patience
Road), Land O’ Lakes. They can be reached at (813) 929-1212, (352)
521-5194, (727) 834-3216, or go to www.fpcas.org.
Lisa Spinella and
her husband Anthony Spinella, of Carrollwood, brought their children Mia
and Mario to The Florida Aquarium on May 17 for the Child Safety Expo.
The event was sponsored by the Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union, St.
Petersburg Times, AT&T Real Yellow Pages, Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine,
Child Protection Education of America, and St. Joseph's Children's
Advocacy Center & SafeKids Tampa. It offered child identification kits
provided free by the Child Protection Education of America, along with
many vendors sharing information throughout the day. Each child’s
admission was half off the full price, with valid coupon. The Florida
Aquarium is located at 701 Channel side Drive, Tampa. They can be
reached at (813) 273-4000 or www.flaaquarium.org.
Patience Cale, of
Land O’ Lakes (on left), and Kendra Works, of the USF area, volunteered
their time for the St. Joseph's Children's Advocacy Center & SafeKids
Tampa at the Child Safety Expo held at The Florida Aquarium on May 17.
They gave out information about children’s insurance. For more
information, go to www.floridakidcare.org.
Stephanie McGovern
(top right), of Carrollwood, brought her mother Jonelle Farris (top
left), her grandmother Emilie Robbins, both of Citrus Park, and sons
Colin and Brady McGovern to The Florida Aquarium on May 17 for the Child
Safety Expo.
Citrus Park resident Terry Allen brought his wife Linda,
daughter Toriana, and grandson Cameron Lovett to The Florida Aquarium on
May 17 for the Child Safety Expo.
Jean Schutt, of New Tampa, and her daughter Jennifer Schutt-an incoming
freshman at Wharton High School, adopted this Aussie mix from Petco on
June 24.
by
Faith Jordan-Masella of NewTampaFLA.com
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Cally is a Rat Terrier/Mini
Dachshund mix who we bread with a Mini Dachshund (Dillion).
She had seven puppies (she weighed 13 pounds) on
February 10, 2006. We kept Champ (named because he got
Strangles when he was 5 weeks old and fought hard for
his life (like a champ) and Gracie (named after comedian
Gracie Allen). The other five went to friends. They are
wonderful lap dogs who love to chase lizards and
squirrels. Champ is in charge of security.