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And his name was Sun

august 2014

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y first animal love was at the ripe old age of 6. His name was Sun, the meanest Shetland pony on the planet. The day my dad took me to get him, Sun tried to buck me off. This was the beginning of many misadventures I had with my little buddy. It wasn’t until years later, when I learned what a Napoleon complex was that I understood that horse.

Today I am the mother of four crazy fur babies: Chewy, Sniper, Baby Tiny and Lulu Thomas. These children of ours are all in their teenage stage so our house is out of control at times. My husband is the main caretaker of them and their love and loyalty to him is shown each day when he walks in the door.

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I want to dedicate this issue to all of you animal lovers and your fur partners here in West Fort Worth.

Mike and I hope you enjoy August issue as much as we did. See you next month!

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History 101

O, Ye Lost Paradise Third in a summer series about a shortlived Arlington Heights hotel Article Juliet George

“While Fort Worth slept in the early [hours] of Sunday morning a fitful light glimmered in the west, the smell of burning timber drifted across the prairie and the few people who were awake learned the fate of the Arlington Inn, the famous hostelry . . . unrivalled by any hotel in the state and known among travelers throughout the country . . .”*

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t was a Sunday. At 3 a.m. November 11, 1894, someone telephoned in to Fort Worth from the suburb of Chamberlin Arlington Heights to tell that Ye Arlington Inn was “totally consumed” by a fire of unknown origin. As reported in the Fort Worth Gazette, “the alarm was given in time for guests to save their lives, though their wearing apparel was not suited for the slight norther which blew up during the early morning.”

That was an understatement. On the 12th, a Gazette journalist robbed some male guests of their dignity, after the emergency had robbed them of time and their full travel wardrobes. “The frantic efforts of some of the gentlemen to get into their clothes and keep out of the breeze were amusing and when they got to prancing and fanning themselves with their arms the place began to resemble a gymnasium with all the members at work. This was the only means... at hand to keep themselves warm...”

The Texas Miner carried first-person recollections by H.K. Thurber six days after he and his family scaled down a safety ladder to escape the conflagration: “... in a few moments after the alarm was given, [it] ran like a prairie fire in a high wind up the elevator shaft into the cupola... within thirty minutes... the entire building was one mass of roaring, seething fire... it presented a grand and terrible sight to those who had so lately been peacefully slumbering within its walls.”

Strange timing, that fire. A couple of miles to the east, downtown, the staff of the posh Hotel Worth staged its grand opening the very next day, as publicized in advance.

Mourning ensued. Rebuilding rumors circulated as late as

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1905, but came to nothing. The New York Times gave credence to locals’ more subjective eulogies for their charred suburban treasure. In an 1897 survey story on regional hotels -- subtitled “Disastrous Ventures in Young Boom Towns Where Much Money Has Been Sunk” -- a Times writer called Ye Arlington Inn “one of the most daring experiments ever made in hotel building.”

In happier times, the Inn’s managers had published a souvenir booklet for visitors to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, featuring the inn’s image stamped in gold-colored ink on the back of its carmine cloth cover. Such ephemera would endure much longer than the tinder-box palace that briefly crowned a hill west of Fort Worth.

Arlington Heights native and long-time resident Juliet George is author of Fort Worth’s Arlington Heights and Camp Bowie Boulevard, definitive works on the area. In searching for the two books’ photographs, she surveyed family albums, private collections, university and museum archives, and online resources. ArcadiaPublishing.com * “The Inn Burned. Desolating Fire at Arlington Heights. A City’s Pride In Ashes,” in The Fort Worth Gazette, Monday, November 12, 1894.

[NOTE: The property was on the northwest corner of the present-day intersection of Crestline Road and Merrick Street.]

Image: McLean and Mudge, Compliments Ye Arlington Inn Fort Worth, Texas. World’s Columbian Exposition Chicago, 1893 [promotional booklet]. Courtesy of Dalton Hoffman.

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Hot Spot

Top 10 Pet-Friendly Patios Article Leigh Kilpatrick Photography Joni Shaw Smith/Thirsty Cat Photography

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t’s nice to know that Fort Worth isn’t just new and hip; it’s also a dog lover’s dream. Now there are new dog parks in the works, extra walking trails being put in around the Trinity and restaurants all over town opening their doors to the dog lover’s world. Currently, there are just over 25 restaurants that are now pet friendly. So as the weather heats up and your pooch starts to pant, check out these local favorites of mine.

THE GINGER MAN PUB – Pets Allowed Indoors and Outdoors 3716 Camp Bowie Blvd FTWorth.GingerManPub.com Ginger Man not only has 67 beers on tap, but a great food selection. The French Dip Sandwich is a must! Not only is it my favorite, but also Manager Melissa’s favorite too! Dogs are allowed inside and outside, and several water bowls are provided along with icecold water. Don’t miss Tuesday Night Pint Night where you buy the beer and keep the glass, and Think and Drink Trivia on Thursdays!

Happy Hours Monday thru Friday 3pm to 6pm. Pups welcome!

THE BBQ RANCH – Pets Allowed Indoors and Outdoors

10250 Western Oaks Rd. TheBBQRanch.com About a mile off 820, on Silver Creek Road is a lost treasure: delicious barbecue, cold beer, live music and a family friendly environment. That even means you can bring your dogs! If the live music isn’t enough, try your hand at some washers or horseshoes. There are even pavilions you can rent out with their own smokers. With BBQ Ranch’s one year anniversary on August 1, take your kids (the furry ones, too) and go enjoy some of the best barbecue I’ve ever had. Oh, and don’t forget to try the snake rattlers either, they’re to die for! Open Thursday thru Saturday.

FORT WORTH FOOD PARK – Pets Allowed

2509 Weisenberger St. FWFoodPark.com Located behind Target on Camp Bowie, this place is a must. Food trucks change daily, so be sure and check the website to see who’s going to be parked that day. There are several picnic tables between the trucks and a large tree for some shade. Beer is available, but bring cash because not all trucks take cards. Open Thursday thru Sunday, hours vary depending on weather but a good rule of thumb is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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RAHR BREWERY – Pets allowed inside and outside 701 Galveston Ave RahrBrewing.com This local brewery is one of my favorites as well as other Fortworthians. Saturdays you can enjoy a tour, receive a free mug, and beer.

Yummy brats and live music is always available for your friends and pups. Try the Strawberry Blond (it’s the red and blonde missed together), it’s a treat to your taste buds.

THE WOODSHED – Pets allowed outside on gravel area

3201 Riverfront Dr. WoodshedSmokehouse.com Chef Tim Love’s dedication to all things smoked, slow cooked and fall-off-the-bone delicious. Located right on the Trinity River, you get a great view and your pets do, too! They also have a menu just for your dogs! Woodshed has a full bar, unique menu options with several choices of wild game, all accompanied with a great view.

HEDARY’S MEDITERRANEAN – Pets allowed outside 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd Hedarys.com This local Mediterranean restaurant has been a footprint to Fort Worth for several years. They now have 2 patios, both pet friendly!

Wine Down Wednesdays is hard to pass by with all bottles of wine half price. And their food is traditional and tasty!

OSCAR’S PUB – Pets allowed outside 6323 Camp Bowie Blvd OscarsPub.com Oscar’s is a hide-away in Fort Worth where you can eat, drink and exchange high-fives with the friendliest of bartenders. Their Sunday brunch offers big girl mimosas and simple, yet perfect breakfast favorites. Be sure and say hi to the bartender Reve pronounced Ree-bay!

SHAW’S PATIO AND GRILL – Pets allowed on the patios

1501 W Magnolia Ave ShawsPatio.com In an up and coming area, Shaw’s Patio has a full bar, lots of seating, and two outdoor patios that love to accommodate every pooch!

They serve an all-American lunch, dinner, and delicious weekend brunches with all your favorites. They even deliver. If you’re looking for some good ole’ American food, this is the place to go.

THE BOTTOM BAR AND GRILL – Pets allowed on Patio

3468 Blue Bonnet Circle TheBottomFW.com Just minutes away from TCU, the college favorite is a hot spot.

Daily drink specials, award winning spinach and artichoke dip and weekend brunch are just a few of the attractions here. With a mix of seafood and American cuisine, you and your pup will surely find what you’re looking for at The Bottom.

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Recycled Wood, Perfected Art Pallet Smart Contributes to the Beauty of Our Hometown Article Doug Matus | Photography Kat Swift

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othing goes to waste at PalletSmart, neither wood nor opportunities to develop the visions of co-founders John Zaskoda and Kevin Rennels. This furniture and home decor manufacturer repurposes material, predominantly wooden shipping pallets, into practical works of sustainable art. With a singular, recognizable style and clients that run the gamut of Fort Worth-area businesses, John and Kevin have fostered an ever-expanding mark on the design aesthetic of their hometown.

It all began in Kevin Rennels’ backyard. The Fort Worth musician had time off between gigs and decided to build a planter garden. When friend John Zaskoda, also a local musician, heard of the idea, he suggested they harvest wood from disused pallets to save money. Pleased with the results of their efforts, the friends posted photos of the completed boxes on Facebook. The photos turned heads, including that of Quincy Wallace from Fred’s, the iconic local eatery. Wallace liked the boxes enough to request that John and Kevin construct planters for the newly-opened Fred’s North. The planter boxes led to an order for patio tables, and before they knew it, John and Kevin found their talents in high demand.

“With the money we got from Fred’s, we knew we could either split it and each have a great weekend, or invest it and build this thing,” says John. The business had outgrown the backyard, so the

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first step in the evolution of PalletSmart became the acquisition of a workshop and retail space. A second opportunity appeared in the figures of Fritz and Aaron Rahr. The Rahrs, based on the recommendation of Quincy Wallace, contracted with PalletSmart to create furniture and a bar for the new Rahr Brewery.

“The Rahrs came to us and said, ‘We want to support you, we want to help you grow this,’” says John. “Their investment is what let us really start this business, and the exposure legitimized us.”

From Rahr, PalletSmart’s client list began to snowball, and has grown to include Cane Rosso, Coyote Drive-In, Avoca Coffee, On the Border, Central Market and others. The popularity of PalletSmart’s products comes partially from the nature of the manufacturing process. It all begins with the wood, the majority of which comes from 16-foot shipping pallets. Due to strict regulations, companies normally spend hundreds of dollars to dispose of a small trailer load of pallets. Once disassembled, the pallets yield mostly pine, though occasionally oak. John and Kevin take this wood and plane it down, then render it in sizes suitable for their needs. By the time they’re done, the wood looks no different than new material purchased at Lowe’s.

“Ninety-five percent of what we use is recycled,” says John. “We salvage metal from dumpsters, wood from pallets, and we do ev-

erything in-house. Kevin personally makes about 80 percent of everything we do.”

PalletSmart’s permanent workshop, located at 5321 White Settlement, comes alive daily with swirls of wood shavings and the whine of buzz saws. The size of the workshop belies the scope of the PalletSmart venture, and John likes to point out that everything they do comes through the use of just five everyday tools.

The epitome of a sustainable enterprise, PalletSmart has developed organically and never necessitated a business loan.

“Everything has paid for itself,” says John. “It’s grown itself.

We’ve gotten an immense amount of support from the community.” Next to the workshop, a retail space and showroom displays some of PalletSmart’s offerings, which include custom-order residential items. Moving forward, John and Kevin hope to expand their retail presence with authorized dealers.

PalletSmart furniture, sturdy and attractive, has an obvious consumer appeal.

“We build furniture like they built cars in the 50s. It’s solid, it’s easy to clean and it will last you forever.”

Though the price point remains low, the quality of PalletSmart’s creations rivals that found at high-end retailers.

“The local customer should be able to afford the product they deserve,” says John. “I want you to take this home and know this product will be with you for 20 years.” In just two years, PalletSmart has carved out a niche all its own, and have evolved from simple planter boxes to original and advanced furniture design.

For John and Kevin, the pursuit of a shared vision is all in a day’s work. To John, the support they’ve received reflects a developing tendency among Fort Worth entrepreneurs.

“There’s a trend in Fort Worth where people no longer simply see this as being green. It’s become a whole new standard.”

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DFGrub Only the Best for Your Best Friends: Hambone and Dogs Pet Treats are Holistic and Healthy Article Kristi Wilson Marks

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woke up on a Sunday to Noodle, our 7-week-old pup, biting my earlobe and licking my eye. We’re on our sixth day with her and after recently losing my best friend, Biscuit, the constant midnight potty walks and gnawing on my ears is just pure joy in comparison to the heartache. This morning is my first intro to Debbie Rucker and Jessica Bullington, co-owners of Hambone and Dogs Pet Treats, for this All About Dog article. I’m particularly excited to write about two of my favorite things; dogs and food. I knock and cross my fingers for a good experience as I have no idea who I am about to meet, and when I arrived I immediately I adore these two ladies from the first moment. I think everyone who knows me understands that I should be the official spokesperson for most fur babies, but these gals hold a close candle to my flame. To me there is no greater love than the unconditional love of your pet.

There are a few things you should understand about a dog’s diet. More than likely we know not to feed our dogs chocolate, grapes/raisins, macadamia nuts, etc. My

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Biscuit succumbed to pancreatitis due to an over abundance of fatty brisket and sausage from an event I was co-chairing a couple months ago. She was fed little bits and pieces by so many, and I didn’t see the harm, until she was gone just two days later.

Debbie and Jessica own and operate Hambone and Dogs Pet Treats. They pride themselves in natural pet treats made with American ingredients. They also provide gluten free options for the pup with special dietary needs. Alright, so readers…I am just floored at their passion and ethic behind this small-but-quite-successful business.

Operated right out of their home they are regulated by the Texas Department of Agriculture for legitimacy, and because they take what they do very seriously.

Debbie is a Fort Worth native and it shows. We chatted about why we love this HAMBONE AND DOGS PET TREATS: Debbie Rucker &Jessica Bullington 877.535.4198 or 508.K9.TREAT HamboneAndDogs.com HamboneAndDogs@gmail.com

city and it unfolded into how the business started. She started out as a teacher and changed paths becoming a veterinary hospital practice manager due of her love of animals. It all began when Debbie’s Cocker Spaniel at the time was hypoallergenic; she started making homemade foods right out of her Kitchen Aid until it the motor literally burned out. Jessica and Debbie needed commercial grade equipment due to business progressing at a speed they hadn’t anticipated. They found a pet bakery for sale just north of Austin and put an offer on it. They brought the business to Fort Worth even still keeping their ties with our neighbors down south. They’re now expanding Texas-wide.

Their operation is perfected to a science.

Everything is spotless. The treats are prepared in such a way that would behoove some chefs to take note. A definite top seller is the chicken jerky, which is solely top grade, all-American North Carolina chicken and crispy like a chip. The cookie ingredients vary from stone ground wheat to a soy flour or rice flour base for the pups with special dietary needs. The presentation is playful and packaged well. I oohed and aahed at cookies shaped like bones and tiaras. I sampled each of the treats myself and they are quite delicious. You may think that is strange, but if humans can’t eat it then how could we expect our fur babies to?

Thank you Debbie, Jessica, Riley, Magpie, Asland, Jack, Alfred, Victor, Connie Francis and Barney Fife for allowing me into your home of love. Be sure to follow me and share #dfgrub and #westfwlifestylemagazine. In loving memory of my sweet Biscuit. Thank you for 10 of the best years of my life.

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Pamper Your Pet at The Grand Pet Resort and Salon A Home-Away-From Home, Fit for a (Furry) King Article Mollie Jamison Photography Ann Beck

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t the Grand Pet Resort and Salon, they’ll do anything to make sure your pet is treated like royalty. Even if that means taking your dog on a walk at midnight or strictly feeding them chicken salad from Central Market. Whether it’s for the day or a whole month, The Grand Pet Resort and Spa provides a luxurious vacation-like experience for pets.

This pet resort opened in early 2006 right next door to the Hulen Hills Animal Hospital, which is owned by veterinarian Steve Hotchkiss, who also owns The Grand. A 1992 Texas A&M vet school graduate, his goal for the pet resort was to provide locals with a safe place to leave their beloved pets.

“They are like kids…If they sleep on a couch or a Ralph Lauren comforter at home, why would you go put them in a cage somewhere? That’s not how they are used to living.”

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“They are like kids,” he says. “If they sleep on a couch or a Ralph Lauren comforter at home, why would you go put them in a cage somewhere? That’s not how they are used to living.”

The resort offers a variety of amenities including birthday parties, veterinary acupuncture and a full-service salon that specializes in blueberry facials. Hotchkiss says grooming contributes significantly to the overall health of a pet and that acupuncture can help with arthritis.

“We wanted to augment western medicine, not replace it,” he says.

“It’s not for every patient but for certain patients it can be a great fit.”

The Grand also boasts 18 suites and 10 rooms, all equipped with web cams so owners can keep an eye on their furry friends.

“When we opened it was very novel, no one had it,” says Hotch-

“One of the great things we have is an area for cats that is elevated on the second story,” he says. “We’ve created glass backs for all the cat condos so they can look outside and see birds and have stimulus during the day. They love that.”

Hotchkiss says that although the resort specializes in dogs and cats, they occasionally get different types on visitors.

“Right now we have a beta that is staying with us for the next month,” he says. “A fish! The people are moving and they love their little beta fish. We’re going to take care of it. Everyone has special requests and if at all possible we are going to bend over backwards for them.”

Because of the extra work that they do to build relationships with customers, the resort has developed dozens of regulars.

kiss. “We were the only ones in Fort Worth that had a web cam where you could look at your telephone in Paris and see what your dog is doing. It still isn’t widely done but it’s in more places for sure. We did a very unique thing and mounted the camera down low at the pet’s eye level so that you’re looking right at them, as opposed to a blimp view from the very top of the condo.”

His favorite element of the resort is the large bone-shaped swimming pool out front.

“For nine months a year, watching dogs play in that pool every day is like therapy,” he says. “It’s so much fun.”

The resort also offers special accommodations for feline friends.

Some customers even request certain suites to which their animals have grown accustomed.

“We have about 32 that we see regularly every week,” Hotchkiss says. “Some come every day or on scheduled days. We personality test them to make sure they fit well with the pack.”

If you don’t have pets of your own, you can still watch the animals in action at “playcare” or in the swimming pool on one of the resorts three public webcams.

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fort woof 2 Lucky Fort Worth canine residents will have another place to play.

Article Matt Smith

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ella, a terrier/schnauzer mix, takes five from carousing with her co- canine companions at Fort Woof Dog Park to check in with her owners, Fort Worth couple James and Martha Chambers.

“I call it sniff heaven,” Martha jokes. “Dogs are pack animals and definitely like to be around each other.”

Fort Worth’s east side dog park is just as loved by the owners.

“Dogs are different off the leash,” James says. “You get to see their different personalities come out.”

Forth Worth Nicole Huffman enjoys towing her three dogs to the park, located at Gateway Park.

“I love animals period,” Huffman says. “I like to come here just to see all the different breeds.”

Two- and four-legged residents from Fort Worth and beyond enjoy the opportunity for a recreational romp. Owners lacking yard space for Fido to frolic rate Fort Woof highly, including Fort Worth resident Freddie Main, who brings his husky/lab mix duo, Rhya and Bodi.

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“I try to get out here at least twice a month so they can see the other dogs to play and socialize with,” Main says. “But we have a small yard too so it’s mainly just to wear them out and let them stretch their legs out a bit.”

Established in 2004, Fort Woof has attracted pooches a plenty from day one, perhaps too many.

“I’ve seen 150, 200 dogs there at times,” says Jason C.N. Smith, president of the Fort Worth Dog Park Association. “That’s a good problem, but dogs need space. Fort Woof gets too crowded at times, which is why we need another park.”

Cowtown residents concurred. Community input gathered for Parks & Rec master plan studies registered strong support for dog parks. Fort Woof, the first area dog park, ranks among America’s premiere off-leash parks, according to several recognitions received. Arlington, Euless and other area cities have since followed suit, establishing their own dog parks.

Smith says he and his black lab, who loves the agility course, frequent Fort Woof often.

“He barks from the time we get off I-30,” Smith says. “But he also says I don’t take him there enough. I grew up in Hurst, which, back then, was the end of the world.

You could let your dog run wild without a leash, but you can’t do that in Tarrant County anymore. Fort Woof’s about the only park where you’ll see complete strangers talking to each other. They already have a love of dogs in common. We’ve even heard of people who met there and got engaged.”

Come May, Fort Worth’s second, yet-to-be-named dog park is scheduled to open on land formerly occupied by Z Boaz Golf Course.

The 10-acre park, twice the size of Fort Woof, will offer a half-acre swimming pond and, like Fort Woof, watering stations, benches, agility courses and separate fenced areas for large and small dogs.

The city council reprogrammed the golf course into a community park in 2012 and part of the property will remain a public park once the new dog park goes in, Fort Worth Project Manager Scott Penn says.

“There’s been a growing call for Parks & Recreation amenities nationwide the past 10 years or so and dog parks are a big part of that,” Penn says.

A portion of a bond package approved by voters earlier this year will fund a 140-car parking lot off of Camp Bowie Boulevard, Penn says. But no immediate funds have been budgeted for the rest of the project’s estimated $1.8 million cost. Penn and Smith, however, remain confident the park is a go. The City, Fort Worth Dog Park Association, a 501(c)(3)

non profit, and others are soliciting cash and in-kind donations for the remainder.

“This will be a public/private project like Fort Woof,” Smith says. “The City builds and maintains it. We publicize it and raise money for improvements and education.”

Penn characterizes the new park as a community endeavor.

“This is truly a donor and private stakeholder affair and it’s been great to see people coming together to make it happen.”

The City hopes to build additional dog parks in the future, Penn said.

Smith said he hopes to see that too. For now he, and his dog, eagerly await the opening of Fort Worth’s west side dog park.

“The fans of Fort Woof hounded the city for another dog park, and it’s coming soon,” Smith jokes.

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Your Neighbor

For the Love of Animals Amy Taylor provides TLC through pet sitting service Article Mollie Jamison Photography Joni Shaw Smith/Thirsty Cat Photography

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my Taylor never imagined that a love for animals would make her a living. That love was the reason she started a pet-sitting service nine years ago and the reason she’s working on opening a no-kill shelter, too.

“I do it for the animals and so that people don’t have to board them,” Taylor says. “I’m not a fan of boarding. I do it so the animals can stay home and stay safe in their own environment. It’s less stressful on them. It’s good for the owners because I take care of the house and the pets.”

Taylor says the extra work she does is exactly what makes Precious Paws Pet Sitting Service different from other services in Fort Worth.

“My clients tell me that I stand out because they know right away my passion for animals,” she says. “Once I work for them for a while they see all of the extra services I provide for the same price.” She provides care for the animals in their own environment, and then takes care of the environment. “I take care of the house. I do the trash. I water in July or August. I always take care of the home as if the homeowner was there or as if it were my home. My clients really appreciate that I always go the extra mile.

I leave it exactly the way it was when they left.”

When Taylor started her business, she only had a handful of clients and has watched it grow to the point where she’s considered hiring help.

“The past two years I’ve had an influx in clients,” she says.

“My business has grown about 400 percent in the last 18 months.

During holidays it gets difficult. I may be in the car from 5:30 in the morning until 10:30 at night. It’s not like that all day every day.

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If it gets to be where it’s like that all day every day I would have to sit back and consider hiring someone.”

Her favorite part about doing all the work herself is being able to build friendships with all the animals.

“Some of them I see weekly. Some of them I see maybe once a year,” she says. “But I grow so attached to them. I know their personalities and what they like and don’t like. I love being around them all day. I can’t believe that it’s a job.”

Because of the bond she has with the animals, it makes parting with them very difficult.

“The hardest part is when I lose animals,” she says. “They pass away from old age or get sick. It is as devastating to me as it is the owners because I spend so much time with the animals. I mourn just like they do.”

Taylor says her 10-year-old son also struggles when they lose an animal because he has the same passion for pets she does.

“He comes with me and he knows all my little fur clients,” she says. “When I have to tell him that one of them passed away, it’s hard on him, too. He has a passion for animals also. We’ll be driving down the street and he’ll yell, ‘Mom, stop! That dog doesn’t have a collar.’” For that reason specifically, Taylor always keeps extra dog and cat food in her car in case they see a stray in need of a good meal.

Her compassion for animals runs deep in the roots of her family tree. She gives credit to her grandmother, who passed away last year, for instilling the passion inside of her long ago.

“She lived in Arkansas and I’d go up for the summer,” Taylor says.

“That’s where my passion for animals started and I didn’t really realize that until her death. I started thinking what she meant to my life. We started looking at old pictures and I was remembering stories from my childhood. I would tell my son about how Grandma Louis lived on a mountain and every night we’d go to restaurants and pick up scraps in this small town. She’d throw them out on her back deck and have the lights on and we’d watch all the animals come--deer, raccoons, everything. That’s where it started.”

When she’s not busy being a mom and business owner, Taylor spends time with her own pets. She has a four-year-old pug named Tempi, three adult rescue cats and three rescue kittens that she’ll adopt out when they’re old enough. Taylor is also working toward a master’s degree in social work at the University of Texas in Arlington.

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Food & Wine

Pure Texas Beef the Way Nature Intended No waiting til the cows come home to get the best beef (and more) in town at Burgundy’s Article Doug Matus | Photography Kat Swift

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n the mid-90s, well before “sustainability,” “grass-fed,” and “or- provides a culinary experience that ranks among the most visceral ganic” became consumer buzzwords, Jon Taggart, a rancher ed- of bodily pleasures. When compared to grain-fed cattle, grass-fed ucated at Texas A&M and TCU, began his pursuit of a purist’s ide- cattle yield higher-quality products across the board, and anyone al. Taggart began the process to convert his 1400-acre ranch back can taste the apparent difference. Taggart refines his product to the to native grass, and in the process got rid of 900 acres of cultiva- furthest possible extent, and dry-ages all his beef for two weeks. tion. His goal: to run a ranch in the manner immortalized during Once an integral component of the cattle rendering process, most the 19th-century golden era of the Texas cattle industry, and raise commercial producers ceased dry-aging long ago, as the facilities animals on a diet comprised of 100-percent native Texas grasses. represent an extensive investment. For Jon Taggart, however, Jon Taggart’s ranch, located in Grandview, provides most of there’s only one way to do things. His Angus cattle, Texas-raised the products sold at his store, Burgundy’s Local, opened in 2014 and born of excellent bloodlines, deserve nothing less than this at 3326 West Seventh in Fort Worth. Taggart’s comprehensive time-proven method. vision, the final component of which became the local meat mar“Texas has a geographical advantage,” says Taggart. “There’s ket, also includes a butcher facility, the Burgundy Boucherie, a reason that cattle have historically been raised here.” The in Grandview. There, the cattle raised on Taggart’s family-run reason comes from the Texas climate, which allows for the ranch yield an enormous variety of high-qualfeeding of cattle over vast tracts of natuity products. Taggart himself regularly drives ral grass. In many parts of the world, cold Burgundy’s the delivery truck to Burgundy’s Local, where weather and poor land management force 3326 W 7th St, shoppers can find everything from marrow farmers to sustain cattle on inferior food.

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“Drought separates the men from the boys in the grass-fed business. You have to manage your pastures in a sustainable manner.”

So what does “sustainable” mean at Burgundy’s Local? For the Taggart family, sustainability covers a spectrum of economic, environmental and social components. All-natural beef necessitates an avoidance of pesticides and artificial fertilizers. This allows for Taggart to provide a premium product at a lower cost, and requires only that he manage his pastures in the way that Mother Nature intended. The lack of pesticides also renders a lessened environmental impact, as does the absence of plow erosion from Taggart’s uncultivated fields.

As for social sustainability, Taggart believes in what he does, and believes in the benefits of a high-quality product.

“We’ve always said, here’s what’s ours:

grass-fed and sustainable. It’s just a better way to do things.”

Visitors to Burgundy’s Local will find much more than beef. Taggart has partnered with other North Texas farmers to offer a range of products that all meet his strict standards for quality and production. In addition to beef, Burgundy’s

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Giving Back

The Lucy Fund Providing Financial Assistance in Times of a Pet’s Medical Crisis Article Kristen Peaks | Photography Provided

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atie Phillips grew up without a lot. She came from a large family and was raised by her father after her parents separated when she was very young. Still, Phillips knew that one day she would help to make a difference for people in need.

Phillips feels that too many young people believe that there is nothing ahead if they don’t have everything as a child. But she is a clear example of someone that focused on the good and knew there was more to her future. She grew up and became a very successful woman and was an executive/CEO in the mobile software industry.

Immediately upon her success, Katie knew she wanted to give back.

“I am a firm believer that you cannot reap the benefits of your success if you don’t give back,” she says. “You must reach out and help the next person. It’s that simple. If you don’t give back there is basically no reward for your success.”

Phillips created a non-profit called The Lucy Fund, Inc., named after her beloved dog who was diagnosed at 9 years of age with a malignant tumor in the lining of her internal organs.

One day, Phillips’ husband took Lucy to the vet for a routine checkup and she never returned home. Lucy passed a few months after her diagnosis.

“It was her time to go. It was clearly the saddest day of my life,” says Phillips. “But, she lived as if she didn’t know she was sick. She was so full of life!”

During Lucy’s illness, Phillips and her husband realized that the cost of treatment for seriously ill pets was very high. She had been in and out of the vet for blood work and treatment and it adds up.

The Lucy Fund, Inc. was set up to assist pet owners, through their veterinarians, in the care and well-being of their seriously ill pets in need.

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“When pet owners are faced with having to decide between caring for the ill or injured pet, and feeding their families, they have The Lucy Fund to help them,” says Phillips. “I’ve learned that when faced with a high vet bill, the families too often chose euthanasia because the funds are not there to treat the pet. Our goal is to keep the pet with the family.”

Donna Robinson was one of those pet owners. Her cocker spaniel, Mocha, was viciously attacked by two dogs in December of 2012. Mocha suffered multiple puncture wounds, her side was ripped open and her ear was nearly torn off.

Robinson rushed Mocha to the vet and heard the news that it would be more than $1,000 to treat her.

“We have four kids who love Mocha dearly, but this was going to be very difficult for our family,” says Donna. “The Lucy Fund helped us in such an amazing way. We were only able to come up with a partial payment. Then they covered the rest of the vet bills.

It was such a blessing to me, our family and Mocha.”

Dr. Mary Marczak from All Creatures Animal Hospital in Granbury is one of the vets that participates in the program and has seen the benefits. Their hospital has saved lives because of The Lucy Fund.

“Unfortunately not all clients who want the best treatments for their pets can afford them. Sometimes neglect or euthanasia is the client’s only choice,” says Marczak. “I am so appreciative that I have hope to offer saddened pet owners without the means for the best care of their furry friend.”

The Lucy Fund, Inc.’s funds come from public donations. If you are interested in donating and helping families pay for their pet’s health care, you can go to TheLucyFund.org.

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Drew’s is the Place to Be For good ol’ home cooked food to comfort the soul Article Matt Smith | Photography Joni Shaw Smith/Thirsty Cat Photography

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young man, insistent his name is T-Dog, offers a wary, beyond-his14-years look of disbelief when asked why Drew’s Place is his frequent dining destination of choice.

“Because it’s good food,” T-Dog replies.

Precocious the lad may be, but he’s hardly wrong.

Fort Worth abounds with choice cuisine ranging from sublime to “avoid-atall-costs.” Drew’s Place, 5701 Curzon Ave., definitely occupies the former category.

I’ve oft mused, while chowing down on smothered chops and mac ‘n’ cheese, that truly this must well be the provender folk in Heaven subsist on.

Steve Meese, enjoying the veggie plate one recent Saturday, agreed.

“Good down-home cooking at a good price,” Meese said.

Meese’s fellow diner, Justin Harris, lists Drew’s among his favorites.

“They’re consistently good,” Harris says.

“Every time I’ve eaten here it’s been fantastic.”

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ized and a homecoming of sorts.

Drew Thomas grew up in Como attending Lake Como High School until it closed then moved on to Arlington Heights.

Thomas says he learned to cook from his mama, who still lives up the road from his restaurant and whose chocolate sheet cake still figures into the menu.

Thomas later hired on at General Dynamics, but his love of cooking remained.

“I worked part time at the Keg in Ridglea,” Thomas says. “Washing dishes, bussing tables, moved up to cooking. Then I worked at different restaurants--Billy Miner’s, Calhoun St. Oyster Bar.” All that inspired Drew and Stephanie — wed 21 years courtesy of a blind date — to take a chance on their own restaurant. The initial venture involved a weekends-only sandwich shop in Forest Hills later relocated to Horne Street in Como.

“We were moving up,” Stephanie jokes. “We went from… I think it was two tables in Forest Hills to three or four tables in the new place.”

It was scary, both admit, given the notgreat success rate of new restaurants.

“It was,” Drew says. “But we both still had full-time jobs and income to fall back on.”

Sixteen years ago they moved to their current location, which formerly housed a dentist’s office.

“Moving was supposed to take about six months,” Stephanie says. “But we had to completely remodel so it took three times as long and twice as much money.”

Success built over time, but it came.

“I think it’s being consistent and just trying to put out our best product for the customers,” Drew says when asked the secret to flourishing.

Many old customers still patronize Drew’s and new customers find the place regularly.

“I’m always surprised the distance a lot of people come to eat here,” Drew comments. “We get a lot of families with kids.

It’s been fun to watch them grow as a family with us. Our daughter, Krystal, was born the same month we opened here. She feels like she’s grown up in the business.”

Returning to the neighborhood he grew up in means a lot.

“It’s nice to have this here and when your community is proud of what you do,” Drew says.

But it’s the food that matters ultimately and the only downside is deciding what to choose from the menu rich in delectable options from the aforementioned pork chops to chicken fried steak to fried chicken to red beans, yams, black-eyed peas and much more.

Ah, but is it soul food? More comfort food, Drew decides.

“Being from the county, comfort food was a new term to me,” Stephanie says. “A lot of customers refer to us as soul food, but I think of us more as home cooking. But we just take it all, whatever you want to call it.”

With food this good, labels hardly seem to matter.

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August 1 First Friday at the Modern

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Parting Thoughts

You Can Teach an Old Dog a New Trick Words Kendra Mathewson

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or most of my 40-something years, I have called myself a “people person.” You know, the type of gal who gets energy from being with people and values relationships with them. I enjoyed intelligent conversation, going out to dinner in clothes without dog hair, walking in the door without a dog jumping on me, sleepfilled nights without barking or potty breaks. Basically, the freedom to do what I wanted whenever I wanted.

Then I got married to a dog person. Then we had a child who wants to be a vet, loves every kind of animal on the planet and would take every one of them in. Then she nurtured her younger brother to love them, too.

I became out-numbered.

So, eventually I broke down and out of my selfishly-ordered life, and not only have we taken in several stray dogs (and found homes for them), buried our share of hamsters and fish, and rescued a wild baby owl, but also we now have owned 2 horses, currently lease one horse and own a yellow Labrador named Bailey. We even bred her and spent the summer caring for her litter of six adorable puppies!

Because of the people in my life, a rather large portion of my time became dedicated to animals.

The first time I noticed something different in me was my first weekend alone about a year after we got Bailey. The drive home brought eager anticipation of a quiet weekend to myself. When I opened the door, the silent greeting weighed heavily on me like an unwelcome bill in the mail. I went downstairs and it followed me. I sat down on the couch and nobody cared that I had arrived. For the past year, every

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time I entered a room I’d been greeted with a joyful cry and tail-wagging dance that made me feel so loved and welcome. That exuberant reception Bailey gives us when we have left her for even just 5 minutes had filled places in my heart and life I hadn’t even been aware of. I never felt so lonely in my house. How did this happen?!

I also noticed something different when I discovered one of the horses we had leased had a serious disease that would change her life forever. I was devastated. The pain overwhelmed me and I remembered, “this is why I didn’t used to let myself fall in love with animals!”

The writer C.S. Lewis has a great quote about love: “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully around with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket – safe, dark, motionless, airless – it will change. .It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable.”

Having animals forced me to open my heart and love in new ways that I wouldn’t have if it had been my own decision. I am thankful to my animal-loving people for patiently revealing this to me. And I thank Bailey and our wonderful animals for teaching me that loving anyway is worth the pain.

If you are an animal lover and frustrated with someone in your life who is not, have hope. A good dog can teach an old person some new things...I’m living proof.

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