Recommended Links & Local Businesses
Here we have listed some of our favorite local and national pet-related product and service providers including pet sitters, vets, supply companies, and even toy makers. We highly recommend and utilize the services of these companies and individuals and hope you find them useful as well.
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Trinity Pet Hospital 7813 Mitchell Blvd. Trinity, FL 34655
Phone: 727.376.0149
Website: www.TrinityPetHospital.net
Trinity Pet Hospital is now open in the new Trinity Commons Plaza on Mitchell Road. Dr. Lamb has been a trusted veterinarian in Florida for 30 years, 28 of which have been right here in the Tampa Bay area. They are my personal vet of choice for my own dogs Jasper and Anja.
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Westlake Animal Hospital 39564 US 19 N Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: 727.937.1705 Website: www.WestLakeAnimalHospital.net
The staff and facilities at Westlake Animal Hospital are top-notch and they are conveniently located off of US 19 North in Tarpon Springs.
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Suncoast Veterinary Care Center 20319 SR 54 Lutz, FL 33558 Phone: 813.949.8899 Website: www.suncoastvetcare.com
Dr. Daniels and Dr. Sullivan run the Suncoast Veterinary Care Center - a brand new facility on SR 54 in Lutz.
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Kennels & Boarding |
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Keystone Kennels 3790 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 Phone: 727.934.3438 Website: www.KeystoneKennels.com
Keystone Kennels is one of the best kept kennels around. I've seen and worked with a lot of
kennels and Keystone Kennels far surpasses them all. Their indoor/outdoor runs are meticulously cleaned and maintained. I do my lessons and evaluations there as well so if your dog is a client of mine they have connections :) and just might get a
chance to come out to the training field for a romp with Jasper. I also keep my agility equipment
there and it's put to use by the vacationing dogs on the property and my regular
clients. The kennel's cat facility is separate and unique - every vacationing cat
gets a window view of the property. Call Woody or Susan at 727.934.3438. The owners
live on-site so there is always someone with the animals 24/7! The kennel is located off of Keystone Rd. in Tarpon Springs.
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Camp K9 2944 Defuniak Street Trinity, FL 34655 Phone: 727.375.9995 Website: www.mycampk9.com
Camp K9 offers cageless boarding, doggie daycare and even a webcam so you can watch your dog at play. They are located in the heart of Trinity right off of S.R. 54 across from the Longleaf subdivision.
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The Animal Inn Phone: 727.942.3691
The Animal Inn is highly recommended, especially if you have a pet who needs special medical care while you're away. The Inn is located directly behind Westlake Animal Hospital and can be reached at (727) 942-3691.
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Pet Sitters |
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The Pet Nanny of Trinity Phone: 727.534.6576 Website: www.ThePetNannyOfTrinity.com
Lori Ball - The Pet Nanny of Trinity - has been in business for a long time and I highly recommend her services. She has received formal training by Trinity Dog Training so she can reinforce your dog's training on every walk.
Visit her website for more information or call (727) 534-6576.
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Pet Nanny Service Phone: 727.204.0551 Website: www.PetNannyService.com
Tania's pet sitting service is also highly recommended by Trinity Dog Training. Call her at (727) 204-0551. Whether you are traveling or working, Pet Nanny Service can provide you with the peace of mind that comes with knowing your pets and home are well cared for and secure in your absence.
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Deb Lanigan - Pet Sitting in My Home Phone: 727.938.0091
Deb is located in Tarpon Springs and takes excellent care of your pet right in her own home. Every animal is evaluated before Deb allows them into her home and only well-behaved, socialized pets (like our clients) make the cut.
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Pet Groomers |
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Bow Wow Boutique 17018 Palm Pointe Drive Tampa, FL 33647 Phone: 813.903.9663 Website: www.bowwowgroomers.com
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Ultra-Pet Mobile Groomers Phone: 727.934.5842 and 727.372.8532
Ultra-Pet does an amazing job grooming your pets and what's even better is they come to you! Chances are you'll see one of their vans while driving around town. Owners John and Mark are also clients of ours - their Yorkie Winnie is a graduate of our Level I & II obedience programs!
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Pet Starr Salon - New Port Richey Phone: 727.372.8821
Pet Starr Salon is located off of Seven Springs road in the New Port Richey/Trinity area. The last time Jasper left there his coat was as soft as a new puppy and he smelled good for weeks!
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Just for Paws - Safety Harbor Phone: 727.799.PAWS
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Clubs, Breeders and Organizations |
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Slipstream German Shorthaired Pointers Website: www.slipstreamgsp.net
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North Florida GSP Club Website: www.geocities.com/northfloridagsp
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Pet Stores |
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Dog Lovers of Tarpon 39934 US 19 N Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Phone: 727.937.1705
This is one of the best in our area... they have everything you and your dog will ever need packed into one little dog-friendly store. They carry a variety of quality food, supplements, treats, toys, collars and other products. You also get "Doggie Dollars" with every purchase to use towards your next trip to Dog Lovers.
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Suburban Feed & Pet Supplies
9722 State Road 52 Hudson, FL 34669 Phone: 727.868.4260 Website: www.suburbanfeed.com
I love this place. Jasper has been known to swipe a dried pig heart out of the bin and hide in the corner to eat it, so I always end up getting pig hearts.
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wag of Tampa 304 East Davis Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606 Phone: Website: wagoftampa.com
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Bo's Pets 3416 East Lake Road Palm Harbor, FL 34685 Phone: 727.787.0381
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Pet City - Land O' Lakes Phone: 813.242.7600
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Dog Food
Stay away from foods containing wheat, soy, corn, by-products and ingredients with names you don't recognize on the back of the bag. The food inside the bag is composed primarily of the first three ingredients listed on the label. The first thing listed should definitely be some type of meat (chicken, beef, lamb, salmon, etc). Bil-Jac, Blue Buffalo and Solid Gold are all excellent quality foods to feed your dog. They contain human-grade meats and quality fresh ingredients.
Raw Feeding
I feed my dogs a raw diet and have been very happy with the results. Contrary to popular belief, dogs CAN eat raw meat and in fact this is the type of diet they would naturally eat in the wild. The costs associated with feeding a raw diet are comparable to those of feeding a high-end kibble diet and the benefits are numerous. Dogs with chronic ear infections, allergies, loose stool, and a variety of other issues have been helped dramatically if not completely cured by switching to a raw diet. If you would like more information about feeding a raw diet, visit RawFedDogs.net.
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Dog Toys |
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Planet Dog
Planet Dog makes some of the best "indestructible" toys for heavy chewers (like Jasper). Their Orbee material is lightweight, floats and mint-scented... some of the coolest toys your dog will ever own! The company guarantees their products and will gladly exchange any damaged ones for free.
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KONG Company
KONGs are great for chewing, fetching, and relieving your dog's boredom while you are away. These toys are nearly indestructible and have openings to hide treats so your dog can work to get them out. They also make a lot of other good toys for fetching and retrieving.
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