February 2017

Secrets of the City for Families & Pets
Insider tips for <i>all</i> your creatures! From holistic vets to hamster hotels to cat piles, everything a Portland pet owner needs to know. Plus: 20+ ideas for family fun.
In this issue:
Arts & Culture

The Shakedown
It’s Portlandia’s Penultimate Season. We Shake It Down.
Eat & Drink

Eat Here Now
After a Shaky Start, Bar Casa Vale Finds Its Footing
Editor's Note

Editor's Note
From the Editor: Our Pets, Ourselves
News & City Life

Schools 2017: Private
Exploring Greater Portland's Private Schools

Schools 2017: PPS 411
Portland Public Schools Is in a State of Flux. What Do Parents Need to Know?

Schools 2017: The Other Districts
A Look at Portland’s Metro-Area School Districts—Other Than PPS

Pets: Vets
Five Portland Vet Services You Need to Know

Pets: Top and Tails
A Great Vet Can Transcend the Cycle of Life

Pets: Canine Calendar
A Dream Day in a Portland Dog’s Life

Pets: Where the Wild Things Are
Five Favorite Portland Dog Parks

Pets: Beast Masters
Portland’s Dog Training Experts Are Divided into Dueling Camps. What Works?

Pets: Pet Sitting
Four Steps to Picking the Right Pet Sitter

Pets: Cat-Crazed
Finding My Happy Place at the Bottom of a Cat Pile
Style & Shopping

Pets: Trophy Case
5 Portland-Made Gifts for Furry Friends

Hair to the Throne