The Bougie Pet Sitter

12/07/2024

Snow had a great adventure and “Roger” got a buddy. Roger is being fostered and came from a hoarding situation. I wish I could keep him! He is such a love and just wants to share everything. He will go to a great home at some point and hopefully we will still see him! 🤲 🐾 🩵

09/22/2024

🩶🐾 I can’t help it… I fall in love 😊

09/19/2024

Excellent info….

09/18/2024

I’ve been watchin’ the dogs in Sarasota while Liz is with the cats in Bradenton. The one that looks like a tiger is usually standoffish and doesn’t like to be pet, but has been all over Liz the past few days.

09/13/2024

This guy is adorbs! Great breed and young but not a puppy. Please someone adopt Patrick and I will petsit at a rescue discount!

09/10/2024

08/29/2024

07/29/2024

It's National Pet Parent Day! Did you know that beyond cutting out lectins, what is Dr. Gundry's #1 advice for his patients is...Getting a dog! 🐾

Dogs promote a healthier lifestyle with daily walks, reduced stress levels, and unconditional love.

Do you agree with Dr. G?

07/25/2024

SAVE THE DATE!
Inspiring Hope Dinner: Creating A Spark
January 17, 2025 • 6:30-10:30 P.M. • The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
👉Co-Chairs: Amie Austin, PhD Neuropsychologist & Amara Oliva • Sydney & Madison Koffman • Kelvin Foster & Cindy Foster
🏆Lee & Bob Peterson Legacy Award: Elisabeth Waters
🗣️Guest Speaker/Performer: Chester Gregory

Learn more at https://www.sunshinefromdarkness.org/inspiring-hope-dinner/

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

07/25/2024

There is a cuteness overload for our scruffy dog fans at our shelter! We have a full house of pets looking for love! Stop in from 11:00 to 4:00 to see if we can help them make a love connection with a family.

07/05/2024

Safe.

07/01/2024

This message is brought to you by DoodyCalls on the Suncoast, a proud partner of the Humane Society of Manatee County. You can visit their website here https://www.doodycalls.com/suncoast/

4th of July is this Thursday and today is the day be make sure that you’re prepared. Humans may enjoy the revelry of fireworks, but for some pets – fireworks, like thunder storms, can cause a great deal of stress. Many animals will run when panicked and can get lost, hurt and even killed. Helpful tips are:

• Keep your pets indoors.
• Close the curtains or blinds and turn on the TV or radio to provide some distraction.
• Provide treat toys, such as KONG’s filled with their favorite food, to help keep their minds busy and distract them from the fireworks.
• Provide a quiet place, such as a carrier or crate, which may give your pet a sense of security and comfort.
• Use a leash or carrier if you must go outside with your pet to keep them from running off which is a common response to stress and fear.
• Practice fire safety! Keep pets away from matches, open fires, and fireworks. Pets may try to sniff (or eat) fireworks and pet hair can easily catch fire if they get too close.
• Take pets for a walk before the fireworks begin. Some pets are too frightened to go out once the fireworks are popping, and this may lead to an “accident” later on.
• Make sure your pet’s ID/Microchip is current. Your pets should always have proper identification tags with current information in case they get lost. Microchipping is strongly recommended.
In the event you lose or find a pet: *** If you FIND a lost pet ALWAYS require “Proof of ownership”. Cell phone photos work great***
• Search your property thoroughly. Continue to call their name.
• Contact your microchip company
• Try to attract your pet: Leave food and water outside along with your pet’s bed and a worn article of your clothing.
• Post Lost Flyers, ask your neighbors, and provide flyers for mail delivery drivers as well as waste management. Those who are driving on the roads and can be extra ears and eyes for you.
• Contact ALL local shelters and file a report. If your family member is turned in the shelter will know who to contact. You can find contact information here on our website https://humanemanatee.org/resources/lost-and-found/