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  • Ever wonder what it’s like to go dog sledding?

    By: Dr. Patrick Mahaney

    Have you ever heard the call of the wild? Well, I did on a recent trip to Park City, UT during Sundance 2011. I had the great opportunity to experience the instinctual prowess of sled dogs.

    Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies, and similar mixes made up the members of this close knit canine pack. Even though they are not biological siblings (i.e. litter mates), their...

  • DPFamily invites FIDO Friendly fans to Washington D.C. for annual meet-up with dogs!

    DPFamily, which stands for “Where Dogs and People Are Family,” is a private online site created in 2008 by Bob Shaughnessy of Manhattan. It has grown to include almost 300 canine members from all over the United States and numerous countries around the globe.

    Every year DPFamily has an annual meet-up in a different City. So far we have had meet-ups in NYC, Charleston South Carolina, and...

  • Roving with Rover: Fidos Love Central Florida in Winter

    Guest post by Carrie Boyko of All Things Dog Blog

    Winters in Florida are simply delightful. With average daytime temperatures in the 70 degree range, you’re sure to enjoy the temperate climate, no matter where you’re from.  Want to see the highlights without leaving Fido at home? Try this plan on for size.

    • First things first. Find a place to stay that won’t turn Fido away. I got lots of...
  • Doggie Tagalongs: Visiting Family with Your Senior Pup

    Guest post by Carrie Boyko of All Things Dog Blog

    So you’ve decided to take your senior Fido along this holiday? It’s up to you to put his best paw forward by making him as comfortable as possible, while also assuring the safety and cleanliness of your hostess’s home.

    Although you may normally take a long, daily walk at home, keep in mind that new territory will be especially stimulating...

  • Social Network of Dogs Seeking Members: Join the Fun!

    DPFamily, which stands for “Where Dogs and People Are Family,” is an online site created in 2008 by Bob Shaughnessy of Manhattan. It has grown to include  239 canine members from all over the United States and numerous countries around the globe.

    FIDO Friendly recently had the opportunity to interview the founder of this paw-some group who is always on the lookout for fellow FIDO-loving members!...

  • DP Family of Dogs Celebrates in Philadelphia!

    Written by Max (Nancy Woodward)

    What better place to hold a family reunion than the City of Brotherly Love?

    Philadelphia, Pa., won the affection of all who attended  the third annual weekend gathering of DPFamily this spring.

    DPFamily, which stands for “Where Dogs and People Are Family,” is an online site created in 2008 by Bob Shaughnessy of Manhattan. It has grown to include  239 canine members...