reality sound bites.
Pets Are Rockin The ‘Burg. by Karen Bartoszek
It’s a great time to be a dog, cat or other much- loved pet in St. Pete! In 2018 Mayor Kriseman pro- claimed St. Petersburg a Pet Friendly City. That started the tennis ball rolling for St. Pete PAWS, a collective of shelters, businesses, civic leaders and pet parents dedicated to making the city a place where Pets Are Welcome in our homes, businesses and green spaces and where the unconditional love of pets is a part of St. Pete’s charm. Partnering with Mars PetCare’s Better Cities
for Pets program, St. Pete PAWS is working on creating welcoming environments for pets in housing, parks, and businesses which helps get more pets out of shelters into loving homes. Key to the program’s success is responsible pet owner- ship. The team is also building a creative educa- tion plan about what pet friendly means and how everyone plays a vital role in caring for furry loved ones—from pet parents to business and communi- ty leaders. St. Pete PAWS goals are to: •Enhance and expand St. Petersburg’s paw-
print with projects and education that promote happy, welcome and healthy pets and pet families in our city's businesses, homes and parks. •Build a framework of pet friendly and pet
centric businesses creating connections and part- nering together to maximize their collective skills and passion to make a positive impact on pets and the community. •Shine a light on the pet friendly jewel that
St. Pete is and promote the tangible benefits pet friendliness provides to our current residents, newcomers and visitors—both two and four legged.
The team has several pawsitively amazing
projects in the works, with more to come. On Love Your Pet Day in February Mayor Kriseman took to Facebook Live to announce the Pet Friendly Business Map and St. Pete PAWS page on the City’s website. The Business team is work- ing with the Mayor’s office on the “Mayor’s Pet Friendly Business Certification” with criteria that will take Pet Friendly to the next level. The Housing team is reaching out to communities to promote more pet friendly housing options and, where possible, go size and breed restriction free. The Parks team is creating plans for more hydration and waste stations in city parks and common areas, along with a proactive and fun education program on the importance of responsible pet parenting. Stay tuned for more PAWSitive happenings at
stpete.org/PAWS.U 14 THE NEW BARKER
Gary Fisher’s New Adventure
Two years after his mom, the actress Carrie Fisher, died Gary moved to Miramar Beach. On his official Instagram page, @GaryFisher, the Frenchie posted to his 185,000 followers, “I miss my mom everyday. I tried New York after LA and decided the beach is much better. Hello
Florida...the new adventure begins.” Hello, Gary Fisher. We hope to run into you, some day. May The Fur be with you.U
Orlando Veterinarian Recognized.
The national board of directors for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) has chosen veterinarians from each of the orga- nization’s six regions to receive the inaugural Health Services Award.
medical cases and pediatrics. She relocated to Orlando in 2006 and began to work at the Sheeler Road Animal Hospital. She generously donates her
time to the Southeast Region of Canine Companions by performing health checks on campus 12 to 14 times a year. In addition, she became PennHip certified and this allows Canine Companions to work alongside her to complete all radi- ographs. This important exam assesses canine hip health and ensures that all our dogs remain happy and healthy while in profes- sional training. “I have been overwhelmed by
The Southeast Region, with a
campus in Orlando, chose Dr. Becky Niedfeldt of Sheller Road Animal Hospital, located in Apopka. Niedfeldt graduated with hon-
ors from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 2004. After graduation she joined a small animal practice in Gainesville, and over the next two years devel- oped a strong interest in complex
the compassion, kindness and gen- erosity within the Canine Companions community and I am grateful to help support this amaz- ing team of people and dogs. I hope to provide exceptional healthcare for Canine Companions’ dogs for many years to come,” said Dr. Niedfeldt. CCI provides highly trained
assistance dogs for people with dis- abilities, free of charge.
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