Friends of St. Pete PAWS

07/23/2024

Take advantage of this new program to help keep your pet safe during hurricane!

https://www.axios.com/local/tampa-bay/2024/07/23/fidoalert-pda-pet-distaster-alert-flew-the-coop-florida

07/02/2024

The case against traditional fireworks 🎆 continues to heats up. They can alarm our pets and our vets as well as frighten and harm wildlife. July 4th and 5th are the busiest days for missing dogs.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if our City of St Pete could lead the way!?

Clean-launch fireworks and LED drone shows are trending.

07/01/2024

“Pinellas County Animal Services has not yet seen any dog flu cases, but interim director Jennifer Renner said officials are testing dogs with respiratory symptoms and have stopped accepting out-of-county intakes as precautionary measures.”

"I wouldn't wish this on anybody," one shelter official tells Axios.

05/23/2024

Hurricane season is coming! Are you ready to keep your pets safe? 🐾 Tune in to our latest podcast episode for essential tips on hurricane preparedness for pet parents.

Laurie Elmer and Knicki Knowlton from Urban Dog Studio, Tampa Bay pet photographers discuss hurricane preparedness for pets on episode 65 of Let's Bark About It Tampa Bay-Hurricane season is coming! Are you ready to keep your pets safe? 🐾 Tune in to our latest podcast episode for essential tips o...

05/23/2024

As things heat 🥵up, don't forget to keep an eye out for dogs left in a 🚘car - even a few minutes can turn deadly.

If you do take your 🐶 dog, make sure they can come inside with you - to places like Home Depot or dog-friendly restaurants. Call ahead to be sure - even some local parks don't allow dogs on the trails!

Learn more about the dangers of parked 🔥 cars and get some "hot car warning" flyers to hand out at events, the local pet supply store or donate a stack to your nearest shelter and help save dogs this summer - it's going to be a HOT one!

The easiest way to save dogs is to educate by handing out our hot car flyers. They contain information about the dangers of hot cars and what to do if someone sees an animal in distress. Hand them out at events, leave a stack at your local pet store or place on a car window.

05/15/2024

Learn about The Dog Training Club of St. Petersburg and Flyball with Joan Weesies

Unlock your dog's athletic potential! Listen to Joan Weesies discuss the 60 year heritage of Dog Training Club of St Petersburg and the inclusivity of flyball for all breeds. She shares thrill of the sport for both dogs and their handlers on today’s episode of Let’s Bark About It Tampa Bay podcast with hosts from Urban Dog Studio

Unlock your dog's athletic potential! Listen to Joan Weesies discuss the 60 year heritage of St. Petersburg Dog Training Club and the inclusivity of flyball for all breeds. She shares thrill of the sport for both dogs and their handlers on today’s episode of Let’s Bark About It Tampa Bay podcast...

05/08/2024

Time to get those pet first aid kits in order!

Dr. Cherie Buisson from Helping Hands Pet Hospice with her adorable Dachshunds, featured on 'Let's Bark About It Tampa Bay hosted by Laurie Elmer and Knicki Knowlton of Urban Dog Studio, Tampa Bay's premier pet photographers, talking about the importance of a pet first aid kit and what items should

05/01/2024

Ever wondered what it's like to watch a Rays Baseball game with your pup by your side? Tune into our latest episode with the Ray’s Director of Promotions, Stephon Thomas, and learn all about the Dog Day at the Rays event and find out how the Rays cater to canine companions!

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Let’s Bark About It Tampa Bay hosts, Laurie Elmer and Knicki Knowlton, from Urban Dog Studio, Tampa Bay's premiere pet photography studio, welcome Stephon Thomas with Tampa Bay Rays to talk about Dog Day at The Rays event.

04/24/2024

Christine Elias from The Urban Dog Group talks pet friendly real estate in Tampa Bay and Orlando area with dog photographers of Urban Dog Studio, hosts of Let's Bark About It Tampa Bay

04/17/2024

Sure…a dog who sits on command is great. But, you can create amazing photos of your dog, even if he won’t sit still. In the last of our 4 part series on photographing your dog with ANY camera, Laurie Elmer and Knicki Knowlton share their secrets for working with dogs of any energy level.

Laurie Elmer and Knicki Knowlton, photographers at Urban Dog Studio, Tampa Bay's premiere pet photography studio share tips on photographing pets in the last of a 4 part series.

04/10/2024

Who wants to take better photos of their dog?

Transform your dog snapshots into stunning portraits with expert tips from Urban Dog Studio! Explore angles and composition in our newest episode.

Transform your dog snapshots into stunning portraits with expert tips from Urban Dog Studio, Tampa Bay's premiere pet photographers! Explore angles and composition in our newest episode.

03/06/2024

Is your dog taking you for a walk instead? Master the art of leash walking with insights from dog trainer Brandi Burket with PETS Pet Enrichment & Transport Solutions, LLC. Catch our episode for all the tips you need!

Let’s Bark About It Tampa Bay episode 54 presented by Urban Dog Studio with guest Brandi Burket from Pets Enrichment and Training Solutions, talking about leash training your dog.