DOG LIFE: Dog aggression?
Although the topic of dog aggression is huge, we have shortened it as much as possible. Aggressive behavior of any kind should not be taken lightly, and even when dogs are young, don’t assume they…
ECOWATCH: Enjoy April events and learn, listen and do
“As humans try to evolve out of greed, let’s put aside some wild places, protected lands, protecte…
SUNCOAST SAL: SHS joins the Giving Challenge 2022
Suncoast Humane Society will join over 700 other nonprofits for The Giving Challenge 2022, a 24-hour online giving event that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organiz…
ECOWATCH: Learning to live with Florida’s alligators
“The best thing to do is just leave them alone. Alligators want to be away from you just as much as you want to be away from them.” – Jack Hannah, author, zookeeper
Florida is known for many t…
ASK A DOC: Hip surgery and what to expect
With more than half of the population of Boca Grande at 65 years and older, it’s no surprise that needing – or recovering from – hip surgery is something we’re used to dealing with at the Clinic….
ECOWATCH: Manatees’ deaths spur fight for endangered status
“To survive today, other animals must endure global warming, pollution and fewer habitats.
More tragically, they must endure the silence of human hearts.”
– Anthony Douglas Williams …
ECOWATCH: Animals and the environment impacted by war
‘’The war will end, and leaders may shake hands while old women keep waiting for their martyred sons.
And the children will keep waiting for their hero fathers.
I don’t know who sold our …
DOG LIFE: Do’s and Don’ts when owning a dog
Many people don’t realize that some of the play they engage in with their dog or even certain improper corrections can have a negative effect. The effect is time-related, meaning that it may not s…
ECOWATCH: Activist leads fight against climate in crisis
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
– Margaret Mead, Cultural anthropologist and author
The a…
The Island Golfer: Which is the better game, tennis or golf?
BY SCOTT COTHERMAN
An age-old debate among fans of both sports is whether golf or tennis is the more enjoyable game. Both have experienced strong, double-digit growth in recent years. The…
