R.I.P. Ricochet

Issue 92 • Feature • by Elise Phillips Margulis

Millions Love & Remember Ricochet the Surf Champion & Therapy Dog

By Elise Phillips Margulis - Photos Judy Fridono

Ricochet the surfing dog rode a wave into the hearts of millions by planting four paws on her board and gliding through the ocean. She was 15 when she passed away from liver cancer in April after helping countless people.

Ricochet’s human mom, Judy Fridono, volunteered for...

Toxic Winter Plants

Issue 91 • Feature

Winter Plants Poisonous to You and Your Pets

As frost rolls in and noses turn red there's no denying that winter will soon be in full swing. With temperatures dropping and trees losing their leaves, many are seeking to invest in festive-themed houseplants to bring some vibrance back, with the past week alone seeing a 5900% increase in Google searches around the globe for winter houseplants...

12 Stays of Christmas

Issue 91 • Feature • by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

By Paris Permenter and John Bigley

While you probably won't spot three French hens or two turtle doves, Fido-friendly hotels are ready to usher in the holiday spirit with open arms and wagging tails, offering festive decorations, seasonal surprises, and cherished memories that will make your Christmas stay truly unforgettable.

Jingle all the way to a cozy holiday escape at one of these 12...

Bow Wow Boise

Issue 90 • Feature • by Susan Sims

Let the adventure begin for you and Fido in the City of Trees.

By Susan Sims, Publisher

I started visiting Park City in the early 70’s. Walking to the chair lift with my skis over my shoulder, it was often that someone would stop by to give me a lift. On one such occasion, a nice man stopped and offered me a ride to the ski resort. I commented on how much I loved coming to Park City to ski and...

Watery Woofs

Issue 90 • Feature • by Jane Thomas

Dogs will teach us everything we need to know about life.

By Jane Thomas

Until you’ve walked across a field shouting, ‘Woof!’ in tones of increasing desperation, you can’t understand the levels of embarrassment a dog name can induce. 

We never did learn why the owners had called their Spanish Water Dog ‘Woof’; all we knew is that he was a beautiful dog who drew a lot of attention, and we both...

The Asher House

Issue 90 • Feature • by Elise Phillips Margulis

Homeless Dogs Have A Great Time at The Asher House & Most Find Permanent Homes.

By Elise Phillips Margulis

When FIDO Friendly last spoke to Lee Asher, owner of The Asher House, he was driving his canine rescue bus to adoption days at as many animal shelters as possible and helping dogs find homes.

In late 2020 Lee, who now has a 70-dog pack, moved to a 240-acre sanctuary in Estacada, Oregon,...