Dogs

Multifamily Living Has Gone To The Dogs (And Cats)

By CandysDirt.com Contributor / July 14, 2025 /

By Jonathan MillerSpecial Contributor Coming out of the pandemic and the isolation it created, pets went from companion status to family members. One in five families acquired a pet during the pandemic, and now 63% of families own a pet. For those uninitiated with Manhattan co-op boards, some boards actually have a 50-pound weight limit on…

Home Inspection Humor To Bring Down Your BP on World Hypertension Day

By Brenda Masse / May 17, 2023 /

Today is World Hypertension Day, and you know what is great for lowering your blood pressure? Laughter! It’s science. So for today’s Upon Closer Inspection, I’m doing my part for CandysDirt.com readers’ health by sharing some home inspection humor that will make you laugh. So get comfortable, take some nice, calming breaths, and see if…

Pamper Your Dallas Pet With These Luxe ‘Pawcessories’

By Elaine Raffel / February 19, 2023 /

When it comes to pampering our pets, Texans know no limits. We’re sixth on the list of states shelling out big bucks indulging our furry friends.

Dog Crate House Asks ‘What The Shih Tzu?’

By Mimi Perez / August 31, 2022 /

In January 2020 we adopted a rescue dog. He had just turned one. He is half Corgi, half Chihuahua, half shepherd, half Lord knows what else. (No, we didn’t major in math.) He is a side-sitter. He has a long, tubular body with exceptionally stubby legs. We named him Hazel.  Do I need to say…

On National Dog Day, Check Out These Projects Builders Have Created For Furbabies

By Sylvia Bloom / August 26, 2022 /

For many people buying or building a new home, space for their four-legged furry friends is a must. Fortunately, builders are willing and ready to meet their needs. For National Dog Day, I compiled some of the best examples of dog-friendly home features in North Texas. Ruff-a-Dub-Dub The Avant Group is well attuned to the…