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Get Tough Against Dog Fighting by Nancy Kay, DVM
March 01, 2016 • Trends
The ASPCA has teamed up with The Dodo to call attention to the inadequate sentencing of those involved in dog fighting. As it currently stands, federal sentencing guidelines categorize animal fighting as merely a “gambling offense” associated with a prison sentence of six to twelve months. Those convicted of dog fighting are typically sentenced to a jail term of only six months, and approximately...
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Welcome to the pack new writer Maria Himmich
February 11, 2016 • Travel • Trends •
FIDO Friendly is thrilled to announce a new writer joining our team for the upcoming Spring issue! Maria Himmich is a travel blogger from France who explores the world with her dog, Shark and blogs about it on her website thetropicaldog.com. After visiting Mauritius, France, Morocco and Greece, Maria and her dog are now in Colombia.
Maria’s first column about how it all started will appear in...
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Icebug by any other name is a great shoe!
February 10, 2016 • Travel • Trends • Product Reviews •
Great Winter Footwear for Walking your Dog
I first tried icebug with their great running shoe. It's one of my favorites. Until now.
I am thrilled to review the METRO-L BUGrip in my favorite color, red. Not only do they wow right out of the box, they fit like a glove. My only regret is that I did not receive these sooner for my Park City, Utah ski adventure. However, it’s still winter in Idaho...
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From FAT to FIDO FABULOUS
January 26, 2016 • Trends • At Home • Health & Wellness
Linda Ludvigson from Sierra Vista, Arizona is our 3rd Fat Fido challenger. Here is her winning essay!
It is important for me to get Lucky to a healthier weight because he is a rescue who deserves another chance. I got him from a foster home over 2 years ago. His previous owners tried to neuter him using rubber bands. He had to stay in a shelter until the court case was resolved.
When his foster...
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Paws Up for Kimpton’s 5th Annual Pet Photo Contest
January 18, 2016 • Trends
FIDO is excited to be participating in this FUN contest!
Does your cutie pet-ootie lead the pack? Then it's time to enter
Kimpton’s 5TH ANNUAL PET PHOTO CONTEST
Fido, feline overlord or feathered friend, snap a pic of your pet / Use #KimptonPetPic16 to submit on Instagram/ Prizes include cool stuff like roundtrip flights, 3-night stay...
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Meet Nick who will go from FIDO FAT to FIDO FABULOUS!
January 12, 2016 • Trends • At Home • Health & Wellness • Rescue
Sarah & Brian Surritt from Vista, California, submitted this winning essay for their dog Nick who will be part of the weight loss study in our From Fido FAT to Fido FABULOUS challenge.
Meet Nick. He is 82.6 lbs of love and should be closer to 60. He’s 6 weeks new to our family- rescued from Rancho Coastal Humane Society in Encinitas where Sarah volunteers. We assume he came from a home where he...
