The Vasquez family — from left, Mike, Tammy and Mike Jr. — own and operate Bark Life. They also head up the store’s fishing team.

The business offers retail, grooming, day care and boarding.

Bark Life carries a wide variety of foods so that all of its services clients can one-stop shop.

Freezers for raw offerings sit against a wall.

Aisles of food suit every pet’s diet.

More food.

A centrally placed checkout desk allows team members to keep an eye on the entire retail area.

An overview of the retail floor.

An inspiration wall quotes everyone from Estee Lauder to Jimmy Buffett

Mike Jr. and Tammy treat a pup at the services check-in desk.

Tammy greets a grooming client.

Back to Jimmy Buffett. He has a Keel-Billed Toucan named in his honor who serves as the store pet. You can find Buffett posing for selfies with customers at the check-in desk.

The day care rooms at Bark Life feature colorful murals in line with the business’s tropical theme.

Tammy loves on a happy day care dog.

Mike Jr. serves as operations manager for the business, complete with pup petting responsibilities.

The tropical theme continues in the dog boarding areas.

Bark Life offers a variety of accommodations for pups of all sizes and breeds.

A suite with a comfy full-sized bed.

For dogs who prefer to sleep on a couch, just like at home.

The tropical theme continues.

Smaller, cozier boarding rooms.

Day care and boarding guests rotate between indoors and outdoors. There are four yards, complete with artificial turf, sail shades and mister.

Team members play with the pups outside as well.

Happy dogs.

Mike and Tammy built four gated suites for their grooming staff, each of which have their own  table, tub and plenty of room for equipment, supplies and for everyone to be comfortable.

The private suites help reduce stress for pups and groomers alike.

Even during nail trims.

Congrats to the 2020 PETS+ America’s Coolest Stores. Read more about the business.