b'reality sound bites.Panama City Beach Dog Is An ACE. Honoring Pet Health Professionals.In October, the AKC Humane Dr. Gregory Todd of AnimalFund announced the winners of its Hospital of Dunedin, is one of16th Annual Awards for Canine three finalists for the 2016 PetplanExcellence (ACE). The awards Veterinarian of the Year award. Thecommemorate five loyal, hard- awards are an annual celebrationworking dogs that have significantly of North Americas most praise-impacted the lives of their owners worthy pet health professionals.and their communities. An award is presented in eachof the following five categories:Uniformed Service K-9, Service,Therapy, Search and Rescue andExemplary Companion dog. Jack digs the wide aisles at the newPet Food Warehouse in St. Petersburg.Brand New Store For Pet Food Warehouse.Why does a business, thats been operating inthe same location since 1987, host a grandopening event? To celebrate its brand new loca-tion and monumental move - just across theparking lot in the same shopping center, ofcourse. On Saturday, September 26, 2015, petowners and their pets were treated to demon- Dr. Todd and Abby.strations, vendors, giveaways and raffles at PetFood Warehouse in St. Petersburg.Loyal cus- Caring for sick and injuredOne of the recipients is Ty tomers expressed gratitude to Suzie and Neil animals can be physically, mentallyKupfer and their employees for their efforts in and emotionally exhausting. Evencreating the brand new store. The fresh new patients who can speak cant say(shown above), a Search and Rescue layout offers more space including wider aisles thank you. Pet health prosDog for the Bay County for a better shopping experience. answer the call with a passion thatSheriffs Office in Southport, Always a big supporter of local rescue may often go unrecognized. TheFlorida. Ty, officially known as groups and Bay Area shelters, the store includes award is extra special since recipi-K-9 Ty Ty Road RN CGC, is an the newly-designed Pandoras Room, a desig- ents are nominated by pet owners,eight-year-old German Shepherd nated space that showcases adoptable cats and and Dr. Todd is one of just threeDog trained in human remains kittens, brought in from Pet Pal Animal Shelter. finalists nominated from acrossdetection. Over the span of his six Pet Food Warehouse is located at 1830 61st North America.year career, Ty has become the go- Avenue North, St. Petersburg. He continuously educatesto K-9 in his department for himself in methods of alternativerecovery searches, helping bring healing, which helps to provideclosure to families that have lost more options in veterinary healthloved ones. He has been deployed care for his clients.We continu-on more than 60 missions with ally seek new techniques to helpgreat success, particularly in his heal our patients, said Dr. Todd.specialty of water recovery.The national presentation isAll of the ACE recipients scheduled for January 16 at thereceived $1,000 to be awarded to a Four Seasons Resort Orlando inpet-related charity of their choice, concert with the annual Northa one year pet insurance policy, American Veterinary Communityand an engraved sterling silver (NAVC) Conference (January 16-medallion. The presentation is 20).scheduled to take place during the Animal Hospital of DunedinAKC/Eukanuba National is located at 1355 Pinehurst Road.Championship in Orlando, Isabella Rose always enjoys shopping at Dr. Todd may be reached by callingDecember 12-13, 2015.Pet Food Warehouse.Photography by Heather Schulman 727.733.9351. |Winter Park, FL 32789|P407.998.8090|F407.998.8091w18 THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'