Anyone who has a furbaby will agree that our pets are among the most wonderful treasures in the world (even if they cause mischief every now and then). But getting them to the vet can be stressful for everyone involved–furry family member and owner. Luckily, there are multiple businesses in the Austin area that offer […]
Support These Austin Retail Businesses by Shopping From Home
Staying safe at home has required many of Austin’s retail businesses to close their brick-and-mortar doors. Fortunately, today’s technology allows us the joy of continuing to shop at our favorite stores, while showing support to these local shops. We’ve curated a list of retail businesses you can support from home, ranging from clothing, to home […]
Focus on Your Dog Squad at First Sundays Yappy Hour
It’s no secret Austin is always bustlin’ with events. And while many of them may be dog-friendly, not many are entirely dedicated to our furry friends. Now, there’s an event that gives you both a chance to socialize, while getting free pet food and product samples. It’s called First Sundays Yappy Hour.
7 Austin Animal Shelters Where You Can Find Your New Best Friend
Austin proudly became a No Kill city in 2010. A few years later, The Huffington Post named Austin one of the safest U.S. cities for dogs and cats. Great work, Austin. I’m proud to call you home! When you’re ready to let a furry friend invade your heart and home, help us stay No Kill by adopting a […]
How ZilkerBark’s Viral Dog Photography Grew From Nothing
Guest article by Steven Souza Alex Hopes is living the Austin-American dream. If you’re one of the 138,000 people who follow his Instagram account, ZilkerBark, then you know him as the guy who takes photos of dogs in Austin. As popular as he’s become in the past few years, the life he has today has […]
Vote for Strawberry Nutella Toast in the Tèo Gelato Flavor Creation Contest
You scream, I scream, we all scream for…gelato! This popular saying typically ends with “ice cream,” but after you try the award-winning gelato at Tèo Expresso Gelato & Bella Vita, I’m pretty sure you’ll consider the permanent switch like I have. For the past few months, I’ve been secretly working with Tèo owner, Mathew Lee, […]
Austinites Heal With Kermit the Therapy Dog
Guest article by Jesselyn Parks “We were sitting underneath a tree and looking out over the field”, Melissa Unfred said, with a palpable, reflective calm in her voice. She’s telling this story over a speakerphone, with the roar of the highway audible on the line. Unfred is 1,100 miles into a 1,300-mile journey. She’s returning to […]
Make a Special Connection Doing Yoga With Your Dog at Austin Doga
Guest article by Sarah Snyder For lovers of yoga who are invested in the tradition of keeping Austin weird, Austin Doga invites you and your dog to experience yoga together. Appropriate for small, medium, and large dogs of all breeds, walking into an Austin Doga session is like walking into a room full of puppy […]
A Day in the Life of a Professional Dog Photographer in Austin
It’s 8 a.m. and I’m in South Austin meeting Krista Allenby of Ruff Adventures for an adventure and photo session with Gary, the Brussels Griffon. I’m awake and functioning much earlier than I’m used to, but Allenby explains that mornings are when she goes on most of her adventures. It’s just one of the steps this Austin dog […]
8 of Austin’s Most Dog-Friendly Patios
You’d be hard-pressed to find a more dog-friendly place than Austin, since humanity’s best friends are allowed in the majority of our city’s outdoor spaces. In a place that frequently makes it onto Top 10 lists for dog-friendliness, Austin has no shortage of dog parks, off-leash hiking trails and swimming holes where both you and your […]