COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT &
IN THE NEWS

The Glad Wags team is made-up of animal-loving people who not only possess a caring nature towards animals but also the desire to give back to their community. Glad Wags has sponsored events for the Southeastern Guide Dogs, Doggies for Duchenne, Woofminster Polo Event benefiting the Humane Society of LWR, and Love Is In The Air Polo Event benefiting the Humane Society of Manatee County. Glad Wags sitters volunteer individually in town, so be sure to check out the About Page to meet our sitters; you may see a familiar face! Stop by and say hello when you see the coral Glad Wags’ pawprint around town!

We are honored to have been voted five years in a row as a Neighborhood Favorite on Nextdoor for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Glad Wags has also been featured in our local magazine, Hometown News, and SRQ Magazine’s 2021 Paws on the Ranch article. We take extreme pride in our work and are thrilled that our clients are pleased to share their experiences with our services. Keep scrolling to read some client articles, and check out our testimonials page and Google page for more client comments.


An amazing dock diving event at the Sarasota Polo fields where Glad Wags was a sponsor.

An amazing dock diving event at the Sarasota Polo fields where Glad Wags was a sponsor.

Owner, Chris, a sponsor at the Southeastern Guide Dogs annual Walkathon.

Owner, Chris, a sponsor at the Southeastern Guide Dogs annual Walkathon.

Glad Wags was a proud sponsor at the Doggies for Duchenne 5k race.

Glad Wags was a proud sponsor at the Doggies for Duchenne 5k race.

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Glad Wags sitter, Ann, volunteering in the puppy kennel at Southeastern Guide Dogs.

Glad Wags sitter, Cheryl, volunteering in the puppy kennel at Southeastern Guide Dogs.

Glad Wags sitter, Amanda, cuddled up with Karma, one of Manatee County’s search and rescue heroes.

Glad Wags sitter, Amanda, cuddled up with Karma, one of Manatee County’s search and rescue heroes.

Owner, Chris, volunteering as a dog handler at the Humane Society of LWR’s Divas and Dogs Fashion Show.

Owner, Chris, volunteering as a dog handler at the Humane Society of LWR’s Divas and Dogs Fashion Show.

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Chris as a silent auction volunteer for the Humane Society of LWR Putts For Mutts & Racquets For Rescue event.

Chris as a silent auction volunteer for the Humane Society of LWR Putts For Mutts & Racquets For Rescue event.

Proud sponsors for Lakewood Ranch High School football team…Go Mustangs!

Proud sponsors for Lakewood Ranch High School football team…Go Mustangs!

Ann transporting a sweet Southeastern Guide Dogs pup to Minnesota.

Cheryl transporting a sweet Southeastern Guide Dogs pup to Minnesota.

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The entrance to a fun event for a wonderful cause!

The entrance to a fun event for a wonderful cause!

The Glad Wags team at James L. Patton Park in Lakewood Ranch, FL.

The Glad Wags team at James L. Patton Park in Lakewood Ranch, FL.

Glad Wags 2020 season sponsor at Sarasota Polo.

Glad Wags 2020 season sponsor at Sarasota Polo.

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