RYAN REITER & SCHUYLER
By Lori Capullo | Images by Lorena Cora
If you happen to spot a man coasting down Las Olas Boulevard on his bike with a fluffy white canine perched like royalty in a customized service, odds are you’ve simply seen one in all South Florida’s most sudden—and endearing—duos: Ryan Reiter, a U.S. Marine veteran turned public infrastructure advocate, and Schuyler, the four-legged diva who’s not simply alongside for the trip; she is the trip.
Born in Los Angeles and raised between Dallas, Davenport, and ultimately South Florida, Reiter has known as Florida residence since 1999. A proud graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Excessive Faculty, he went on to serve within the Marine Corps and work in native politics, together with a stint as aide to Broward County Commissioner Chip LaMarca. As we speak, he’s the Vice President of Growth for CORE Development in Florida, a task that retains him embedded in public service—albeit from a unique angle.
“I work carefully with municipalities and faculty districts to ship crucial infrastructure,” he explains. “It’s mission-driven work that blends technique, service, and development. That mixture actually lights me up.”
However whereas he’s serving to to construct metropolis halls and colleges, there’s one other extra playful, completely groomed drive holding his personal life in steadiness—Schuyler, his beloved canine of 4 years, named for the Schuyler Sisters of Hamilton fame. “I’m a historical past nerd, and I couldn’t decide only one,” he laughs.
The bond between them shaped rapidly—and deeply. Adopted throughout a transformative interval in his life, Schuyler has been his confidante, journey associate, and Instagram muse ever since. “She’s loving, loyal, and one way or the other all the time is aware of what I would like,” he says. “She’s helped me by challenges, celebrated the wins, and made on a regular basis moments simply higher.”
One among their most iconic routines? Bicycling collectively—Schuyler safely zipped right into a pet service, ears blowing within the wind, a wonderfully styled ponytail bobbing with each flip. It began throughout the pandemic, when lengthy walks was inventive methods to remain lively with out tiring out a canine extra fitted to glamor than cardio.
“I noticed different canine homeowners utilizing carriers just like the K9 Sport Sack and Little Chonk, and figured we’d give it a shot,” he says. “Now it’s our factor. We’re really taking a look at upgrading to an e-bike with a sidecar. She deserves it. She expects it.”
Their shared adventures—seaside days, kayaking excursions, brunch at Las Olas favorites, even events at pet-friendly spots like The Wharf and Barkyard and Brews—have earned Schuyler fairly the next on social media. With fluffy “booties,” a signature topknot, and a relaxed however sassy demeanor, she will get acknowledged extra typically than her human. “Everybody all the time asks, ‘Who cuts her hair?’” he laughs. “She’s undoubtedly the star of the present.”
However for all the general public cuteness, it’s the quieter moments that imply essentially the most.
“Having a canine like Schuyler isn’t nearly companionship,” he says. “It’s about connection. She’s the primary to know once I want a break, or when it’s time for an journey. She jogs my memory to benefit from the trip—actually and figuratively.”
Would he ever think about a second canine?
“Perhaps,” he admits. “She’s actually social. I feel she’d love a buddy. However for now, it’s simply the 2 of us. And I wouldn’t have it some other approach.”
In a world the place politics are polarized and life strikes quick, Reiter has discovered one thing refreshingly grounding in his relationship with Schuyler: a every day reminder that pleasure could be present in small issues: a motorbike trip, a snatched haircut, or the right sundown together with your finest pal using shotgun.
Or, in Schuyler’s case, heart stage.
