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Turkey vulture (Carthartes auro) Broad wings with outstretched finger-like tips, along with a bright-red featherless head and pale yellow bill, are some key traits that make this large raptor easy to spot. From a distance, the turkey vulture in flight is often confused with an eagle or osprey. However, if it appears to turn wobbly […]
Snowy Egret Egretta thula These graceful and delicate wading birds are smaller cousins to the Great Egret. In the late 1800s, the snowy egret was nearly hunted to extinction for its striking plumage. While their numbers rebounded following protective legislation in the 20th century, snowy egret numbers are once again in decline with the loss […]
A happy, two-year old, ball of fluffy white fur, Kevin’s nickname is “Mr. Fluffy Pants.” Weighing in at 12 lbs., Kevin is a complete and devoted lap dog who loves to play with pull toys, and his bright red ball. Shoes of all kind are his favorite things to munch on and “lunch” is his […]
Sanderling Calidris alba The sanderling is just one of many sandpipers found on Siesta Key’s three public beaches. Of all the migratory snowbirds that winter on the Key, the sanderling has one of the most grueling commutes. At just seven inches in length and weighing three ounces, the sanderling flies roughly 3,500 miles from its […]
Ripley is an 18-month old Bernedoodle. She is part Bernese Mountain Dog and 75% miniature poodle. She is a smart girl and is quite the diva. Loves other dogs and is a big fan of playdates and car rides. She has a big appetite and always wants whatever is on dad’s plate. She knows he […]
Attribution: Kyle Baker, Senior Pet Food Nutritionist If you’re a long-time dog parent and have your pup’s diet plan locked in after years of refinement, we’re guessing you might be buying food in bulk. It’s a time and money saving trick that many dog parents use to streamline canine care, but without proper oversight it […]
Murphy is seven years old and adores Siesta Key with the many sandy beaches and splendid sunsets. His favorite is Turtle Beach. Murphy is a therapy dog and held a “Reading to Murphy Program” for children at the Key Largo Library. He has been proposed as the mascot for the SmileMaker Mobile Dental Clinic for […]
This is Bella. Despite her size, Bella thinks she is a lap dog. She lives with three cats; one of which she is terrified of. She also loves laying on her back and having her stomach rubbed. She is the sweetest dog and loves everybody. Bella is a social media star and has her own adorable […]
On a summer night three years ago, the Pittsburgh Penguins won their fifth Stanley Cup. That same day, a family originally from the Burgh chose this handsome guy as a member of their family and named him Stanley to commemorate their happiness in both occurrences. Stanley is a smart and fun-loving Goldendoodle who loves to […]
by Nicole Kenedy Designed to simulate the natural ancestral diet of wolves, raw dog food is made from fresh, whole ingredients. Though recipes vary, common ingredients like muscle or organ meats, whole or ground bone, raw eggs, and dog-friendly fruits and vegetables create clean, hearty meals for your domesticated canine descendants. And beyond being naturally […]