Mulberry, FL -- The Polk County Board of County Commissioners’ Parks and Recreation will host the Scales and Tails Pet Festival on Sat., Feb. 11 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Loyce E. Harpe Park in Mulberry.

This family event is free and open to the public. Free activities include live entertainment by Sunshine Serpents, pet contests, wiener dog races, a Kid’s Zone with a bounce house, carnival games and a “kiddie” train. Some vendors may charge small fees for pet-related accessories or food.

Bartow, FL -- This year, make a resolution to be a health advocate for your pets.  Veterinary medicine is seeing an evolution in animal care, as more pet owners are seeking holistic and natural treatments, and more veterinarians are embracing alternative modalities like acupuncture and eastern medicine with the goal of healing pets.