my most famous milo

If you live in Long Beach and frequent local coffee shops, you've probably seen Milo. He's on my postcard; he's on some artwork adapted from this photo over at Chroma Glass, and he seems to be known by just about everyone I meet. My most famous model, Milo, still poses for free.

There will come a day when he won't even get out of bed for less than an XL Kong.

What makes a dog-friendly city?

I heard recently that Long Beach was voted one of the most (if not THE most) dog-friendly cities in the country. I imagine that that status is based on things like apartment availability to dog owners; dog park access; etc. But honestly, I live in Long Beach and I think we should get demerits for dressing up our dogs. :) There are some mad crazy dog people here in LB, and we have parades like, all the time, where we dress up our dogs and parade them down the street.

Now, dressing up dogs in people clothes is such a huge peeve of mine, but I can't help but think that this French Bulldog looks tres jolie in her little sundress, leaving me to rethink that whole dog wardrobe thing).