A Pet's Friend Animal Hospital

09/18/2026

We're up for a 2026 Fave Award! If we've earned it, tap to vote for us on Nextdoor.

09/16/2026

HRH Puffin Stuff Carpenter
07/11/13-09/15/26
Our beloved girl and office ambassador Puffin Carpenter passed away peacefully at home on her bed and blanket last night. Puffin’s health steadily declined recently as a result of chronic obstructive airway disease. Puffin was truly a character, a true force of nature packed in a 6lb body. She simply loved coming to work with Jaime ever day and was often seen barking at me and trying to bite my ankles. Puff and I actually had a very close and loving relationship. Our caring thoughts are with Jaime and John. Simply said Puff will be missed TREMENDOSULY.
Dr. Walsh
Kayla
Donnie
Alicia
Pam

08/15/2026

08/12/2026

Look at these baby Great Danes. Only 8 weeks old and some are still looking for a home.

06/10/2026

SUMMER BATH SPECIAL!!!
25% off regular priced medicated baths thru the month of June.

05/19/2026

It is with a sad heart that Dr. Walsh, Blanche, Cletus and the staff, announce that Jaime Carpenter is set to retire after 30+ years at A Pets Friend Animal Hospital. Jaime, and her husband John, are becoming “Snow Birds” for part of the year. They will be in Virginia during the sunny months, avoiding the hot parts of Florida. Being born and raised here, she will never leave the place she belongs, so she will be around and maybe you will spot her at her favorite Publix when you are out and about.

As you know, Jaime has been my right-hand man here at APFAH. I have spent multiple sleepless nights praying that this day would never come. This is so hard because not only am I losing my best friend and confidant, I am losing the hardest working, dependable employee that you could ever be blessed with having.

Even though we have been referred to as the “Bickersteens “or as a version of “Tony & Tony”, fighting and cussing at each other, we still worked together so fabulously and effortlessly. Jaime stuck through my multiple health issues as well as the many ups and downs of Veterinary practice.

Jaime will be working until the 28th of May…the end of this month…if you would like to stop by and show her your appreciation for all that she has been to you and most importantly to your fur babies over the years. Jaime has simply been a one in a million to all of us.

The physical nature of being a Vet Technician job has taken a toll on her and she has decided that retiring and traveling with her husband and fur babies is what will be good for her physical health as well as mental health. No wheelchair for her! 😊

Thank you, Jaime, from me, my fur babies, my staff and all the clients and babies that have come through over the years and have been touched so deeply by you. You are forever in my debt. You will be missed by all.

Love you to death,
Doc

04/24/2026

Simon’s visit to the vet.

03/17/2026

Bulletin!!!!!
The winners of the Sarasota Herald Tribune Official Community Choice Awards were published this Sunday. We would like to extend our congratulations to the Animal Medical Clinic of Gulf Gate for winning first place in this County wide vote. And a big congratulations to not only the Cat Depo as a finalist, but yours truly, A Pet’s Friend Animal Hospital as a finalist as well in a county wide vote! Thanks again for your support over the years. We truly appreciate it!!

02/25/2026

Thank you again for your continued support!!!!!🥳