Issue 39: Sep/Oct 2009
FEATURES
Bobaji: The Sidecar Dog‘Neutered and Lovin’ it Tour’ promotes shelter pet adoptions.
COVER STORY
Cesar MillanExclusive interview with the Dog Whisperer who talks about working with Yale University and Mutt-i-grees™ to create a dog centered curriculum program for kids.
Cool Weather GearSome hot picks for you and FIDO to snuggle up to.
Joy BeharThe View’s co-host has immortalized her dog Max in two children’s books featuring Sheetzu Caca Poopoo.
Smoke SignalsA study suggest people would quit puffi ng for their pets.
Rest in PeaceA look at pet cemeteries across America.
Lost & FoundNew tools to help you search for a missing pet.
The Good DoctorDr. Frank Ryan may be a plastic surgeon to the stars, but he stays grounded helping animals and kids.
Jail House RockHomeless dogs get a permanent stay of execution under the watchful eye of Sheriff Joe.
Camp Bow WowEvery dog has its day at Camp Bow Wow in Boise, Idaho.
Toyota VenzaToyota debuts a Fido-friendly car.
Get Your Licks on Route 66Over 150 pets were adopted on the first annual Get Your Licks on Route 66 pet adoption tour.
Story of AmorLorraine Chittock’s journey in Playa Blanca with her pack comes to a close.
Betty WhiteThe actress and animal-rights activist talks about her two passions.
GUIDES
Fall Gear GuideLifestyles Guide
FIDO DESTINATIONS
Island GetawayMackinac Island in Michigan does not allow cars but Fido can come along on a horse-drawn carriage ride.
Grand Traverse Resort & SpaNo dogs allowed! Instead, Fido has his own private digs at The Dog House—The Ultimate Dog RetreatSM.
Scottsdale, Arizon-ahhThe luxe Hyatt resort offers a grand experience for Fido and family.
Weekend Warrior New!Quick getaway travel tips to Vermont.
On the Maine LineThis state leads the way in Fido friendliness.
Hang 10 MoondoggiesHuntington Beach, CA offers Fido a sandy playground in Surf City, USA.
La QuintaThe posh resort is a desert oasis for people and their pets.
Two if by SeaEnjoy everything Newport, RI has to offer.
Looking Glass InnA local inn gives easy access to the beautiful Oregon coast.
RVing with FidoYosemite retreat features tent camping and a petting zoo.
European AdventuresYou and Fido can reach new heights on a trip to the German Alps.
Sweet ChateauChateau on the Lake Resort, Spa and Convention Center in Branson, MO is the ideal vacation featuring water sports and world-class cuisine.
DEPARTMENTS
International Dog TravelerA Thai Ridgeback serves as a personal security system.
The Doc is InHalloween candy poses a danger.
Training 101: He Yaps/She YapsTwo of America’s top trainers discuss leashing the hounds.
Canine ConnectionBudget grooming Tips that will keep Fido looking great and feeling good.
Health & WellnessLearn some new tricks to care for your old dog.
Pet NutritionKnow all about the building blocks that keep Fido strong and healthy.
My Business Has Gone to the DogsJoy Pet Products gets down to business.
Crate & GardenTips from Moll Anderson, Designer to the Dogs.
From this issue
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Nighttime Nuzzles in Costa Rica
There is nothing more rewarding than gaining the love of a dog.
By Jane Thomas
We weren’t supposed to land in San Jose, Costa Rica, a few days before the city shut down for Easter. That is, I forgot to check – again – when the moveable feast would be occurring. Accommodation prices throughout the region baffled me until I realized my error, and it was with a degree of desperation I leapt onto...
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Bowser Goes to Banff
A Fido-Friendly Mountain Adventure
By Jane Cassie
There are fringe benefits to being a dog owner. Along with free kisses, surprise wake-up calls, and the occasional sock theft, you also get a personal trainer who never skips leg day. Especially when hiking the trails around Banff National Park and Lake Louise.
“Sorry, there’s no exception to the pet rule,” the ticket seller says, stone-faced....
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When Freedom Finally Came
Inside the Historic Rescue of 500 Beagles from Ridglan Farms with Beagle Freedom Project.
By Susan Sims, Publisher FIDO Friendly Magazine
There are moments in animal rescue that forever change the people who witness them. For Shannon Keith, founder and president of Beagle Freedom Project (BFP), the release of 500 beagles from Ridglan Farms in Dane County, Wisconsin, was one of those moments.
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A New Chapter with Brandon McMillan
Television Host, Animal Trainer, Husband, Father and Once Again, the Voice Behind Get Your Licks on Route 66®.
By Susan Sims, Publisher FIDO Friendly Magazine
I first met Brandon McMillan in 2015 when he graciously agreed to serve as spokesperson for our Get Your Licks on Route 66® cross-country pet adoption tour. Over the next three years, Brandon lent not only his celebrity status but his...