FROM THE EDITOR: Our Best Friends

If you read this column, you know that I am all about tradition and the October issue is traditionally dedicated to our best friends – our pets! Pet owners love their pets, and this is definitely true when it comes to Broomfield pet owners! As evidence, we received several hundred photo submissions for this year’s Our Broomfield Pet Issue Cover Photo contest.

Selecting a winner is never an easy task, but the staff and I get to have the fun of seeing all of your precious pets and learning their original names while we narrow the field to one ultimate winner and about a dozen runners-up that you will find featured inside this issue. My pretty boy is ineligible for the contest, but I have no qualms about sharing his cute mug in my column again this month. That’s Ollie in the photo with me above.

This year we are proud to feature our cover winner Lenny who is owned by Shantel McMeekin. Congratulations Lenny – you are a beautiful boy!

Pet owners are passionate about their pets because in many ways our pets truly are our best friends. What other being loves you completely unconditionally, no matter how you behave, what you do, or what your mood is? Our pets are loyal, attentive, joyful companions that make our houses homes and bring joy to life!

It’s no wonder that there is a whole industry built up around our pets and in this issue we are pleased to feature some local pet advertisers offering a variety of unique pet-related products and services. Check out the directory (and several cute local pets) starting on page 24.

And don’t miss the pet article from my daughter Megan on page 34 which features another adorable specimen, my new grandson baby Simon!

There are just a few weeks left to vote for your favorite Broomfield businesses in the Our Broomfield Our Favorites contest. The survey closes on October 15. See page 43 for all of the details.

From Halloween to the end of the year is a fast ride from the top of the tallest hill on a big roller coaster, and we are already working on the November and December issues at Our Broomfield magazine. Our December holiday issue will be all about shopping local and we are planning a holiday food and gift guide to help you get creative. If you are a local business and would like to be included, call Tammy today for the details at 303-908-5465.

Thanks for reading.

Until next month,

Tina Eichner, Editor & Publisher