FIDO Friendly on News12CT with Lauren Collier: Haute products for cool dogs and travel with Fido!
July 03, 2011 • Travel • Trends • Health & Wellness • Video
As we get ready to celebrate our fabulous 50th anniversary issue this month, FIDO Friendly was invited back to News12 Connecticut with the fabulous Lauren Collier on Pet Talk, airing Sunday, July 3rd! Carol Bryant, Social Media and PR Director, dished dog travel destinations with Fido to fit every budget PLUS haute products for cool dogs.
Here is the segment courtesy of News12CT. Please click and enjoy the video.
FIDO Friendly on Pet Talk July 2011
As part of our anniversary festivities, we are launching the first in a series of giveaways featuring rescue dogs to subscribers. Our inaugural photo shoot took place at the historic Hotel Phillips in Kansas City, Missouri. The photographic stylings of local photographer and animal rescuer, Jennifer Hague, grace our 50th issue pages. Dahlia, a loving pit bull rescue looking for her forever home, is our picturesque posing pooch. As Dahlia sits immersed in goodies galore, one lucky FIDO Friendly reader will walk away with $1,500 in featured prizes. Value in finding Dahlia her forever home is, however, priceless. Enter to win by visiting our Facebook page: Click here to enter the $1,500 giveaway
Delamar Greenwich Harbor – near the studio in Greenwich Harbor, Connecticut website: Delamar Greenwich Harbor
The WOOF Cottages in Nantucket: Lots of fun for you and Fido!
Day trip – Arlington National Cemetery: Arlington Official Website
Allows leashed, well-behaved dogs. Having hiked Arlington with my dog, what an amazing trip this was. I wrote a piece for issue 50 about my getaway, so be sure to check it out.
Girlfriend Getaway – New Hope , Pennsylvania
In our 50th issue, having been to New Hope several times with friends, we have a new feature called Girlfriend Getaways and not to forget the guys, Dude Destinations.
Las Vegas Goes to the Dogs – the Hotel at Mandalay Bay
All bets are off, as Dexter and I are checking it out first hand, er paw, this fall, as we head to Las Vegas. The hotel at Mandalay Bay has Fido friendly suites. Upon arrival at THEhotel, you and your four-legged family member will be greeted with a special welcome letter, tasty treats and doggy relief bags. Escorted by their owners, dogs will then enter their elegantly appointed suite on the 22nd floor which will be outfitted with eco-friendly food and water bowls.
Haute products for cool dogs:
NEO-PAWS Life Vest / Jacket
The NEO-PAWS™ Life Vest is made of a sturdy nylon and is available in seven sizes – XS to XXXL- to fit any breed of dog. A highly reflective handle makes it visible day and night and also allows you to pull your pet out of the water with ease and comfort. A uniquely designed chest-piece was added to give extra support and buoyancy to the pet’s head and body in case of an emergency.
Rembrandt Charms custom bracelets
Rembrandt Charms features over 50 different dog breeds. From frisky fidos to pampered pooches, with thousands of charms in silver and gold, Rembrandt has the charm to capture the one of a kind personality of your best friend. Rembrandt Charms are sold at fine jewelry stores nationwide and in Canada. To view the entire collection online and locate a store in your area please visit RembrandtCharms.com. Charms starting at $14.
shoo!TAG all-natural insect repellant
No chemicals. No poisons. No bugs. Shoo Tag is the only all natural, organic, totally green solution for repelling harmful bugs from your family, pets and animals. It is waterproof, has no odor, fragrance or scent and protects the wearer no matter where they go. Each tag lasts up to 4 months which is a savings of over 40% when compared to chemical solutions.
Rivers West dog vest and blanket
Rivers West has been producing award winning outerwear now for over 20 years. Their proprietary H2P Fabric is a 100% waterproof, windproof, durable, stretchable and machine washable fleece that has been keeping people warm and dry all over the world, seemed like a good place to start. Love that it is machine washable and dryer safe.
Les Pets en Voyage™
A new company featuring innovative travel souvenirs for pets that are also fun and useful for their humans. New York City is the first city to be featured.Les Pets en Voyage
New Yorkers and tourists all appreciate the charming design of NYC icons and the taxicab yellow color, and they love its functionality! When not in use, it folds into its own pouch and weights just over 1 oz in size small. The included clip allows it to be attached conveniently to a bag, leash or umbrella handle.
Have you seen our 50th issue, on sale now????
For 20% off a new subscription or renewal to the only magazine dedicated to the travel and lifestyle of dogs, and the one magazine your dog will thank you for, follow the trail to FIDO Friendly magazine's subscription department online.
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