Welcome to this doggy-themed issue of Elevate, where we explore the stories that make the Black Hills area a cool place for our four-legged buddies. While you’re sure to meet some good boys (and girls) in this issue, you’ll also see some of the ways dogs are part of the fabric of the lives of their human companions. You’ll learn about how one business, Bar K-9, combined the two hippest trends in urbanism, beer pubs and dog parks, into one business. You’ll also read the story of Resting Pawz, who gives dog owners in the area a way to remember the connection they’ve had to their former pets. And then there’s the story of the adventure pup Marley, who keeps her human companion (and professional photographer) always on the go. In the end, we could have filled five magazines with these kinds of stories, but we only had so much room.
