Recent Articles
  • Standford

     The Stanford Court in San Francisco

    A Wag Above the Rest

    Beautiful views, great location and stellar accommodations make the Stanford Court a prime pick when staying and playing in San Francisco.

    By Nicholas Sveslosky, Editor at Large

    When reviewing hotels I look for great accommodations, beautiful views and unique places to dine for me, and plenty of great places for my dog to sniff. The Stanford Court in San Francisco has all...

  • Pet Therapy in the Workplace

    Luna has become an intrinsic part of treatment at The Dental Boutique

    The Power of Pet Therapy in the Workplace

    By Claudia Bensimoun

    Ever wonder what pets do when they’re at the workplace? A typical day for Luna with Dr. Carlos J.Huerta, DMD, owner of The Dental Boutique in NYC, means snuggling with patients and enticing them to play fetch with her favorite toys while they wait, so that everyone is happy by the time they reach the treatment room. “Luna has become...

  • On the Road with Fido

    Skipper the Travel Dog

    Road Trippin’ Along California’s Central Coast

    California’s Central Coast is a Fido-friendly Mecca for fun in the sun.

    By Wendy Lemlin

    The day was sunny, the beach was wide, and everywhere he looked, Skipper the Travel Dog spied pups frolicking along the shore. When a bouncy brown and white guy ran up and dropped into the universal "invitation to play" position, Skipper happily accepted and...

  • Ricochet

    An adult mentor is matched one-on-one with a child with special needs.

    Surf Dog Ricochet Changes Lives

    This one-of-a-kind mentorship program matches veterans and kids for a day of paws-on healing through Ricochet’s canine-assisted surfing, paddling, playing and therapy.

    By Judy Fridono

    Ricochet traded her long board for a paddleboard as she took veterans with PTSD and kids with special needs from the battleground to the playground through her Waves of Empowerment...