Tag: pets

Safety Rules for Pet Owners

Marianna Buescher, Rules Compliance Chair Dear SunBird Golf Resort Residents (including renters): Many SunBird residents are pet owners. In addition to our own pets, we enjoy several different types of wildlife here in Chandler, such as coyotes, roadrunners, gophers, Canada geese, ducks, widgeons, hummingbirds, rabbits, pigeons, and even owls. On the less attractive side, we…

Keeping Holidays Happy for Pets

Susan Marie, Host of The Doggy Diva Show Tis the season to be celebrating the holidays with family and friends! To ensure that celebrations are relaxing and enjoyable, preparation is key. Before the festivities begin, have a plan in place that includes the safety of your four-legged family members. As we all know, pets are…

Loving and Losing a Beloved Pet

Brandon Wainwright As any pet parent will tell you, the joy, love, and comfort that comes with adopting an animal companion is a blessing rivaled by few experiences life has to offer. What they’ll also tell you is that losing an animal companion can be more emotionally devastating than just about any of life’s many…

Dear SunBird dog owners

  Madison of Coral Gable Dear SunBird dog owners: I’ve noticed something while I’ve been out walking with my Master. Several folks are not picking up after their dogs like me, and I’m pretty sure it is one of the rules here at SunBird. My Master often stops and picks up after other dogs, but…

Prevent pets from fleeing in fright

(Family Features) Summer social gatherings and celebrations can add up to a lot of fun for humans, but it’s an equation that may test the limits for a fearful pet. The break in day-to-day consistency and the chaos that comes with festivities can cause pets to escape in search of solace, which often times results…

Be kind; no poo!

  ACC Committee Eww, did you just step in what you think you stepped in? One of the great things about SunBird is that it’s pet friendly. But problems do arise when irresponsible pet owners allow their pets to leave their calling cards around others’ property. One of the most common forms of disease transmission…

Sun Lakes Animal Clinic under new ownership

Sun Lakes Animal Clinic has changed ownership. Dr. Ashley Greenway recently purchased the clinic after the previous owner, Dr. Walker, passed away. The clinic will continue to operate at the same location under a new name, Sun Lakes Chandler Animal Clinic. More information can be found at the clinic’s new website, www.slcac.com.