2012 Jingle Paws Jubilee Sponsors

NEW!  Presenting Sponsor
Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota, LLC
Along with ACE Pet Resort, SarasotaDog.com and Sarasota Pet magazine, Critical Care & Veterinary Specialists of Sarasota, LLC (CCVSS), has become one of Jingle Paws Jubilee’s presenting sponsors! Renowned throughout the region for its 24/7 emergency and critical care and both locally and globally recognized for its neurological services, CCVSS, which was established by Dr. Anne Chauvet, brings the latest veterinary technology and techniques to our community. This year, Dr. Chauvet will add a new dimension to Jingle Paws Jubilee by focusing on “Health for the Holidays!” Be sure to stop by CCVSS’s booth for exercise and rehabilitation tips, nutrition information, facts about your pet’s IQ and first-aid tips. Pet owners also will be able to have their pet’s hearing tested and learn more about Class IV laser therapy, minimally invasive procedures, such as laparoscopy and accelerated healing treatment methods with CCVSS’s new hyperbaric chamber!  CCVS is located at 4937 S. Tamiami Trail • Sarasota, FL.  Call 941-929-1818.

Premier Sponsors

Belspur Oaks Pet Crematory

Jingle Paws Jubilee welcomes Belspur Oaks Pet Crematory as a brand new Premium Sponsor! For more than 24 years, the pet crematory has provided unparalleled service to community residents that are grieving the passing of their beloved pets. The family-owned and operated business also provides pick-up service to an extensive and ever-growing number of veterinarians along Florida’s Gulf Coast. Offering full-cremation services during a pet owner’s time of need, Belspur Oaks Pet Crematory also provides an extensive selection of unique and decorative pet urns in its Bradenton showroom. Most importantly,the pet crematory’s owners, Raymond and Barbara Bounds, bring both compassion and dignity to our beloved animals during the final moments they spend in physical form. Raymond and Barbara will be at Jingle Paws Jubilee to talk with you about your pet’s end-of-life needs and options.  Bel Spur is located at 6060 28th Street East #9 • Bradenton, FL, or call 941-751-5044.

Gulf Coast Pet Supplies
As a brand new Premium Jingle Paws Jubilee Sponsor, Gulf Coast Pet Supplies is a family owned and operated pet store that carries only the highest quality pet food and supplies that have been tried and tested by both the staff and the store’s loyal customers. Offering exceptional customer service and fast shipping, the Sarasota-based store sells everything imaginable for pets—from food, treats and fencing to beds, clothing, toys and more. Gulf Coast Pet Supplies is a one-stop shopping resource for pet owners not only in Sarasota, but around the world, with its extensive online store. What’s on your pet’s holiday wish list? You’re sure to find it at Gulf Coast Pet Supplies’ booth at Jingle Paws Jubilee!  Stop by the new store at 4532 McAhston Street • Sarasota, FL. Phone: 941-921-7546

Holistic for Pets
As the pioneer in the holistic food industry in Sarasota and Manatee counties, Holistic for Pets has returned as a Premium Sponsor for Jingle Paws Jubilee. Voted “Best Place to Buy Food & Supplies for Your Pets” in Sarasota Pet’s Choice Awards in 2011 and 2012, Holistic for Pets also was voted “Best Place to Buy Gifts for Your Pets” this year. Whats more, the Sarasota- and Bradenton-based store has been voted “Favorite Natural Pet Food Store” four years in a row in the Natural Choice Awards! With more than 38 brands of natural, healthy pet foods and carrying dry, canned, raw, grain-free and hypo-allergenic selections, Holistic for Pets also is headquarters for a wide array of all-natural treats, supplements, grooming supplies and other pet products, as well as an impressive assortment of leashes, collars, harnesses, bowls, beds and more…everything you need to provide optimal care for your pets to increase their well-being and longevity. You won’t want to miss all the holiday gifts and pet products Holistic for Pets will bring to Jingle Paws Jubilee!  Two locations: 713 Honore Avenue • Sarasota, FL Phone: 941-378-4367  OR  • 8728 SR 70 East • Bradenton, FL Phone: 941-753-PAWS (7297)
K9 Korral – Dog Training & Pet Supply Center
Jingle Paws Jubilee is happy to welcome K9 Korral Dog Training & Pet Supply Center as a brand new Premium Sponsor! Voted “Favorite Dog Trainers” in the 2009, 2010 and 2011 Nattie Awards, K9 Korral offers a full range of dog training classes, as well as doggy day care and boarding services. What’s more, the Downtown Sarasota facility is home to a pet supply center, which is chock full of holistic food and treats for dogs and cats. Here, you’ll also find toys, dishes, collars, leashes, harnesses and more…everything you need to keep “man’s best friend happy and healthy!” Plan on stocking up on holiday treats and unique gifts when you visit K9 Korral’s booth at Jingle Paws Jubilee!   K9 Korral is located at 2001 Princeton Street • Sarasota, FL  Phone:  941-915-8181

Wag Watchers
“Heads and Tails Above the Rest,” Wag Watchers is well-known throughout the region for its exceptional doggie daycare, dog walking, pet sitting and in-home dog boarding services. A brand new Premium Sponsor at Jingle Paws Jubilee 2012, Wag Watchers focuses on personalized pet care that makes pets feel at home while you’re away for the day or gone on a business trip or vacation. With a staff of professionally trained pet sitters—all of whom are pet owners themselves!—you can always be confident that your pets receive optimal care and lots of love until you return home. You can find out more about Wag Watchers’ array of services by visiting their booth at Jingle Paws Jubilee!  866-749-1551 •

Exhibiting Sponsors

Amy’s Natural Pet Pantry
A leader in the holistic approach to pet care in our community, Amy’s Natural Pet Pantry will once again be sponsoring Jingle Paws Jubilee. Owners Michelle McConnell and Lisa Hoffman will bring an extensive assortment of USA-made and eco-friendly toys, as well as holistic treats and other healthy and/or all-natural items to the event. The shop’s philosophy is built on the concept of providing pets with a healthy lifestyle. The owners’ love and passion for our planet and animals serves as their mission to provide all natural, holistic products to help support every dog or cat’s health and well-being.  Located at Blackburn Point Plaza • 1078 S. Tamiami Trail • Osprey, FL or cal 941-244-2260.

Beverly Hills Dog
Peejay Ovadia, owner of Beverly Hills Dog in Sarasota—a multiple award winner for “Best Grooming” and “Best Doggy Day Care” in Sarasota Pet’s Choice Awards and the Nattie Awards—will be returning to Jingle Paws Jubilee as a sponsor, offering an array of colorful gifts and accessories for pets and animal lovers from her adorable gift shop. Come meet Peejay and members of her staff! Beverly Hills Dog is located at 2030 Bispham Road • Sarasota, FL941-822-0888t

Bone Appetite
Kathy Pontillo, owner of Bone Appetite in Sarasota, will be dishing up an array of treats, toys, doggie apparel and unique gifts for pets and animal lovers at Jingle Paws Jubilee this year! Celebrating its fifth anniversary, this charming shop also has a brand new location on University Parkway in University Park Center, home of Kohl’s and Fresh Market! Kathy is a returning sponsor at Jingle Paws Jubilee and is certain to offer a wonderful selection of holiday gifts for both people and pets at this year’s event!  Find Bone Appetite at 5275 University Parkway • University Park, FL
Phone: 941-359-1010

Connie Summers Photography
Winner of Sarasota Pet’s Choice Awards in 2012 for “Best Local Pet Photographer,” internationally published pet photographer Connie Summers will be returning as a sponsor of Jingle Paws Jubilee and, once again, will be taking pet portraits with Santa Claus during the event. Connie’s work has been published in the pages and on the covers of a number of local, regional and international publications, including Sarasota Pet and Manatee Pet, Dog Fancy, Dog World and Rottweiler’s magazine. Her work also has been published in the breed books in Barron’s Educational Series and both calendars and books published by Willow Creek Press and Brown Trout Publishing. Come have your pet’s portrait taken at Jingle Paws Jubilee by an award-winning photographer!  941-924-6007

Doggy Diva Show
Susan Marie, host of “The Doggy Diva Show,” is a returning sponsor at Jingle Paws Jubilee and will once again host the traditional costume contest! A popular radio show that airs every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. on WTMY 1280 AM, “The Doggy Diva Show” has been voted “Best Local Pet Radio Show” three years in a row in Sarasota Pet’s Choice Awards because of the quality content of the broadcast that includes pet health tips, local news and interviews with people in the local, regional and national pet community. Be sure to dress your pets in their holiday best and enter Jingle Paws Jubilee’s costume contest that offers pet owners a chance to showcase their dogs and win prizes in a variety of categories!

Fur Nanny
Jingle Paws Jubilee is happy to welcome back Fur Nanny as a returning sponsor! As a small, family-owned pet-sitting business, Fur Nanny has years of experience in the animal industry. With lots of hard work, determination and a commitment to quality, Fur Nanny continues to service both Sarasota and Manatee county clients, providing pet-sitting and light housekeeping services to give your home that “lived-in look,” even when you are away. Known for offering the personal attention, love and care each and every pet deserves, Fur Nanny is licensed, bonded and insured and always strives to exceed its clients’ expectations every time. The company’s friendly, knowledgeable and experienced sitters are the next best thing to having you at home, whether you spend long days at the office or enjoy overnight retreats and extended vacations. You can see all the services available when you visit Fur Nanny’s booth at Jingle Paws Jubilee!  941- 315-1156

Jeanine’s Professional Dog Training
Training dogs since 1974, Jeanine Braun, founder of Jeanine’s Professional Dog Training, is a critically-acclaimed leader in obedience training in our community. Winner of Sarasota Pet’s Choice Awards in 2010, 2011 and 2012 as the “Best Obedience Trainer” and the 2010 winner of “Favorite Dog Trainer” in the Nattie Awards, Jeanine is endorsed by local veterinarians, area humane societies and the Sarasota Obedience Training Club for her skill and expertise in positive, yet simple and effective dog-training methods. Focusing on English as a Second Language (ESL) in her private and group sessions, Jeanine offers a variety of classes, workshops and play dates to both train and socialize dogs to become loyal and obedient companions. Jeanine is a returning Jingle Paws Jubilee sponsor and will be at the event to help dog owners learn more about teaching their dogs—no matter what their age—to become well-behaved, obedient companions.  941-374-4174

Paws in Paradise
As a brand new sponsor of Jingle Paws Jubilee, Paws in Paradise has quickly become a tropical oasis for dogs in our community! Offering full grooming services, as well as all-natural spa treatments, the Bradenton-based spa and boutique also offers a wide assortment of hand-selected holistic and healthy foods and treats, as well as a colorful array of accessories, apparel and supplies for our four-legged canine friends! And, just in time for the holidays, Paws in Paradise promises to bring a wide selection of gifts and goodies to Jingle Paws Jubilee!  Located at the corner of State Road 70 & Lakewood Ranch Boulevard • Bradenton, FL, 941-799-DOGS

Perks 4 Pets
Perks 4 Pets returns to Jingle Paws Jubilee with a wonderful array of gifts for both pets and animal lovers! As a leader in providing healthy all-natural pet foods in Bradenton, this colorful store specializes in products that pamper your treasured family members—both dogs and cats! You will find a complete selection of natural and organic pet foods that promote optimal health, as well as a wide selection of supplements, nutritious treats, chew toys, collars and leashes, plush toys and unique gifts for pets…and people too! In fact, if there is anything that you need for your pet, you will find it here.

6745 Manatee Avenue West • Bradenton, FL
941-795-PETS (7387) • www.Perks4PetsFL.com

Petmopolitan Pet Food
As a brand new sponsor at Jingle Paws Jubilee, Petmopolitan Pet Food quickly has built a loyal clientele online and also at the Sarasota Farmers Market each Saturday morning. Offering completely additive- and preservative-free food for dogs and cats, Petmopolitan Pet Food also is salt, chemical and cereal free. Because it is strictly fresh, it is sold frozen and can be defrosted in the refrigerator prior to serving. Petmopolitan Pet Food is made only from fresh ingredients, including organ and muscle meats, bone meal (bone, marrow, and fat), egg and crustacean shells and essential green, orange, white and yellow vegetables. Founders John and Mary Lynne also carry specially made kibble for dogs and cats, as well as elk antlers and fresh greens for pets. Be sure to stop by the Petmopolitan Pet Food booth at Jingle Paws Jubilee to find out more about healthy eating for your pets!   239-689-4988

Positively Simple Dog Training
“It’s never too late to ask for help” from Positively Simple Dog Training, when your dog needs to learn new behavior and correct bad habits. Focusing on shy or fearful dogs, basic-to-advanced obedience skills, clicker training and problem solving, Positively Simple Dog Training uses reward-based training to bring out the best in your dog and help owners build stronger bonds with their pets. As a returning sponsor of Jingle Paws Jubilee, Positively Simple Dog Training will be on hand to answer your questions about the optimal way to train your pet.  Call the trainer at 941-232-3300 for more information

Ramona Loves Dogs
Ramona Loves Dogs once again joins the festivities at Jingle Paws Jubilee as one of our sponsors. A local—and extremely talented—crafts person, Ramona Kohlenburg Fields has opened her own Doggie Boutique on Central Avenue in Sarasota! As the creator of the Doggie “Place Mat,” a stylish training mat to help owners “place” their dogs, Ramona also has an extensive collection of hand-sewn collars with ties and flowers, bandannas, dresses and more for the best dressed pets on Florida’s Gulf Coast. She also carries a unique assortment of jewelry and watches, umbrellas and an array of gifts for pets and animal lovers, along with all-natural treats for dogs! Look for Ramona’s new and holiday-themed products at Jingle Paws Jubilee!  Check out Ramona’s shop at 420 Central Avenue • Sarasota, FL or call 941-544-7549.

Sarasota Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center
As the first veterinary emergency clinic in Sarasota to provide round-the-clock emergency & critical care 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Sarasota Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center (SVESC) has a team of seven emergency doctors, as well as seven veterinary specialists with expertise in cardiology, critical care, dentistry, dermatology, internal medicine, ophthalmology and surgery. With a two-fold goal to provide expert medical care and outstanding customer service, SVESC provides comprehensive veterinary emergency care coupled with the utmost compassion.  SVESC is located at  7414 South Tamiami Trail • Sarasota, FL
Sniglet’s Dog Bakery
Sniglet’s Dog Bakery is a full-service retailer and bakery that caters to the health and well-being of pets. Abundant with holistic foods and an array of treats—with wholesome cookies baked fresh in the store daily— Sniglet’s Dog Bakery also carries an extensive assortment of accessories, supplements, grooming products and apparel for both dogs and cats. Owner Jennifer Rebokus-Scott believes that proper nutrition is the foundation of health for our furry friends. At Sniglet’s, pet owners always find exactly what they need among the top-of-the-line natural, organic, grain-free, and raw pet foods. And you can bet that Sniglet’s Dog Bakery will bring a Santa sack brimming with holiday goodies and treats to Jingle Paws Jubilee!  Find Sniglets at 2827 University Parkway • Sarasota, FL, or call 941-358-7644

Vet Care Express Animal Ambulance
Vet Care Express Animal Ambulance specializes in providing both emergency and non-emergency transport for pets throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties in Florida. Vet Care Express Animal Ambulance was launched by Cheryl Brady—who has veterinary technician experience and is an American Red Cross-certified Pet CPR instructor—with both pets and pet owners in mind. As the first animal ambulance service on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Vet Care Express provides immediate, professional and compassionate care and transport for pets 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Call Cheryl at 941-592-3131/