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 certainly one of South Florida’s most surprising—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 finally South Florida, Reiter has known as Florida house since 1999. A proud graduate of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Excessive College, 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. Right now, he’s the Vice President of Improvement for CORE Development in Florida, a task that retains him embedded in public service—albeit from a unique angle.
“I work intently with municipalities and faculty districts to ship crucial infrastructure,” he explains. “It’s mission-driven work that blends technique, service, and building. 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 power 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 shortly—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 someway at all times is aware of what I would like,” he says. “She’s helped me by way of challenges, celebrated the wins, and made on a regular basis moments simply higher.”
Certainly one of their most iconic routines? Bicycling collectively—Schuyler safely zipped right into a pet service, ears blowing within the wind, a superbly styled ponytail bobbing with each flip. It began throughout the pandemic, when lengthy walks was inventive methods to remain energetic with out tiring out a canine extra suited 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 truly 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 peaceful however sassy demeanor, she will get acknowledged extra typically than her human. “Everybody at all times asks, ‘Who cuts her hair?’” he laughs. “She’s positively the star of the present.”
However for all the general public cuteness, it’s the quieter moments that imply probably 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 take into account a second canine?
“Possibly,” he admits. “She’s actually social. I believe she’d love a buddy. However for now, it’s simply the 2 of us. And I wouldn’t have it every 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 day by day reminder that pleasure may be present in small issues: a motorbike trip, a snatched haircut, or the right sundown along with your finest buddy driving shotgun.
Or, in Schuyler’s case, heart stage.
