DTLA LIFE MAG #23 | NOVEMBER 2015 | Page 53

Eat, Sleep, Play, Repeat. Ahhh the lives of our animal companions are so simple! Ever wish you could trade lifestyles with your dog or cat? Ok well maybe their day-to-day is a little more complex than just eating, sleeping, and a walk around the block, but meeting their basic needs for food, shelter, and exercise can be interpreted differently by the humans that care for them. The beauty of the pet industry is that these days, there are choices and options for every type of pet related gear and services, and at every price point, and so how you choose them says a lot about your style of consumerism and parenting. Yes, parenting. The fact is that the trend of humanization of our pets is now the norm. Our dogs and cats are our family, our best friends, and for some, our partners in life and adventure. Beyond DTLA development of new restaurants, bars, and retail for humans, what’s an equal equivalent for our four-legged friends living the good life? The scented trail leads right to the urban oasis in the Historic Core. Pussy & Pooch is more than a neighborhood destination for the pets and the humans that love them. It is a pet lifestyle experience that educates on pet care, provides a myriad of pet products for raising well-healed animals in the city, supplies premium pet nutrition as the foundation to wellness, and keeps our furry beasts looking healthy, clean, and shiny with a trip to the tub. Shop the Pethouse boutique for modern pet bedding, apparel, accessories, and gear to suit your pet’s’ style and activity, from toy to giant breeds and everything in-between. Dine-in or takeaway meaty pet meals from the Pawbar, an in-store pet cafe featuring raw and alternative diets, specialty items, and themed pet socials monthly on the last Tuesday. Barber or Stylist? Pet groomers are a cross between the two ensuring a good shampoo and blowout at the Bathhouse is just as important as the trim. The frequency of a regular grooming routine is key to your dog (or cat) looking (and smelling) their best. Yes- Cat grooming is a thing. Kangaroo, bison, and venison are among the dozens of types protein-rich pet foods stocked in the Meat Market, featuring premium brands and human-grade whole food diets, including the largest local selection of raw diets. Stay well with a variety of natural health supplements complementing healthy pet nutrition and providing solutions to many common pet care issues.