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When I was growing up in Santa Fe, and the town was half its current size, I remember my father telling me there were probably more dogs living here than people. After all, dogs are smart and have good taste. They’re also easier to communicate with. St. Francis of Assisi would have been proud of the way we look after and love our dogs. As you can see below, whether you’re living here or just visiting, there are plenty of canine services and canine-friendly establishments. Here’s a partial list:

78 Vista del Oro
Cerrillos, New Mexico 87010
505-424-8995

Tuesday, January 15, 2008
by Tim French • SantaFe.com

I once lived next door to a dog who every morning would charge out his front door to retrieve the morning newspaper. Head held high, his quarry firmly grasped in jaw, the plucky little mutt would then trot swiftly back inside to deposit the paper at his master’s feet. Although his elderly owner rarely walked him, the dog had one invaluable outlet: he had a job.

While scientists aren’t exactly certain when human beings first recognized the helpful qualities of canis lupus, eventually domesticating it into canis lupus familiaris, they have a pretty good idea why. Because of their social and...

Friday, July 1, 2005
by Rena Distasio • localflavor magazine