March 2021: 12th Annual Fittest Dogs
12 fit fidos for our 12th annual Fittest Dogs Issue! From exploring the health benefits of owning a pet to learning about the Dashing Dachshunds of Buda, TX, this year’s dog issue is packed with pup-related content. But, if you’re ready to check out some of ATX’s fittest canine residents, head over to page 40.
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From The March 2021 Issue
March 5, 2021
What a wild week in the Austin/San Antonio area! As I write this, we are just coming off of a record-breaking week in Texas. I am sure it is safe to say we have...
March 1, 2021
Thank you to everyone who submitted! Fitz Citra Kingston Pippa Sophia Monster Ted Danson Rocco Mabel Sky Trooper Handsome Lincoln Lucy Moonpie Bella Petey Peaches Huxley Bruno Otto Leo Douglas Riley Ron Sasha Stormy...
March 1, 2021
Our pets are our best friends, loving companions, family and fur angels. And, like humans, they can get sick and suffer from similar ailments, too. Chinese Medicine is as great for pets as it...
March 1, 2021
Ready to disrupt your routine? REGYMEN Fitness brings an innovative take on HIIT group training through daily challenges, equipment galore and a healthy balance of intense work and recovery all led by their elite...
March 1, 2021
Hello AFM! We are back to showcase more within Austin’s mecca of fitness and recovery options by highlighting a couple of local businesses that are going above and beyond to safely bring to you...
March 1, 2021
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City will take place in June this year, but in the eyes of many Austinites, Rosemary “Rosie” Hashbrowns has already won the place of “Top...
March 1, 2021
While dog and cat allergies affect 10-20% of the global population, this doesn’t stop all the allergy-sufferers from adopting a furry companion. Some people adopt a pet before they even realize they have an...
March 1, 2021
Winger (Golden Retriever) In his very first season of dock diving in 2020, Winger took home the third highest jumping golden title in the U.S. with a personal best distance of 26’3”. Plus, this...
March 1, 2021
Animals have long been intertwined with human partners throughout history. Prehistoric cave paintings depict humans hunting side by side with canines; Egyptian hieroglyphs document that civilization’s domestication and worship of cats; and bird keeping...
March 1, 2021
Ever since birth, I’ve had a dog in my life. To date, there have been 14 — each a bookmark for different chapters in this journey: Chica (1-3. Growing up we had three collies...
March 1, 2021
As we officially welcome the spring season, even though Texas winters essentially blur the traditional season divides, it’s time to soak up some springtime sunshine. Austinites may still be hitting the gym to live...
March 1, 2021
While much of the Generator Method is related to fitness, this month I’d like to discuss the part that relates to nutrition. A dialed-in nutrition plan can be something that is so difficult to...
March 1, 2021
Makes 1 quart of soup Ingredients 1.5 tsp raw organic coconut oil 1/2 large yellow onion, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 large zucchini, diced 1 whole broccoli crown, roughly chopped...
March 1, 2021
At first glance, service animals and emotional support animals (ESAs) can seem like two very similar labels and, in a way, they are. But what it takes for an animal to qualify as one...
March 1, 2021
The Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue Bridge is home to the largest urban colony of Mexican free-tailed bats who, in the warmer months, become a spectacled, flying frenzy. Watching those bats fly out from...
March 1, 2021
While many of us wish we could wave a magic wand over a donut or slice of layered, chocolate cake and make it healthy, unfortunately that’s not the case. But, while we don’t have...
March 1, 2021
With the lack of social interaction from COVID-19, many resorted to adopting a furry friend to join the family. According to Shelter Animals Count, an animal adoption tracking database, the national pet adoption rate...
March 1, 2021
There are many aspects that play into the adoption of a new, furry family member. Age, breed, personality and more typically dictate what kind of pup a family or household is looking to bring...
March 1, 2021
One of the greatest feelings of fulfillment is gifting thoughtful presents to those you love — including your pets! So many new and convenient pet products are hitting the market, and companies are upgrading...
March 1, 2021
Here in Austin, we love our dogs. It’s as much of a dog city as it is a music city, and there’s no better proof of that than the hundreds of dogs that grace...
March 1, 2021
When Diane Krejci first brought the idea for a dachshund race to the Buda Lions Club, they all gave her “the business,” according to long-time member of the club since 1986, Charles Handrick. But...
