40 THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com Florida Little Dog Rescue is a 5013c charitable organization. All donations are tax deductible. The organization is 100 percent volunteer-based with volunteers from Tallahassee to Tampa. All of their foster homes are located in Central Florida, near the group's veterinary care resources. 407.279.1127 Post Office Box 702364, St. Cloud, Florida 34770 LittleDogRescue@gmail.com FloridaLittleDogRescue.com The group’s go-to veterinarian is Dr. Matt Walter with Central Florida Large Animal Veterinary Services. “He is fantastic,” Laurie told us. Just recently, Florida Little Dog Rescue was back on the road on a four- hour trip to take in 18 puppies from a hoarding situation. Of the 18 Golden Retrievers and Poodle mixes, two of the dogs were heartworm positive. Most of them would require dental work and all were severely matted. We asked Laurie about the name of the rescue group, Florida Little Dog Rescue, and the fact that the dogs they’ve been taking in lately are large breed dogs. “I grew up with Great Danes, so a 30 pound Wheaton is a small dog to me. It’s all relative. Besides, they all think they’re little dogs,” she laughed. Who are we to argue with that logic? A FULL SERVICE COMPANION ANIMAL HOSPITAL AND VETERINARY CLINIC. Yearly checkups are as essential as food, shelter and love. We specialize in dogs, puppies, cats and kittens. A Healthy Pet Dr. Shawna L. Green’s son with his pets Wally and Bubba. 15235 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach. | 727.299.9029 Is A Happy Pet. Z Rescue.At What Cost? continued. U