Issue 40: Nov/Dec 2009
FEATURES
Slumber Party!Petiquette: The Etiquette of Doggy Sleepovers.
Gift Baskets of the StarsHollywoof reaches celebrities with goodie bags that include some great gifts.
Flying with FidoSherpa promises to get your pooch onboard with one of their approved carriers.
Hilary SwankCOVER STORYAcademy Award Winner, Hilary Swank, talks about her role as Ambassador with Iams Home 4 the Holidays.
Finding Love in a War ZoneA military woman gets transferred and demoted in rank to rescue her dog Ratchet from a war zone.
Grrrr-eat Dane!World’s tallest dog leaves legacy of hope in fight against canine cancer.
In-Tune With Musician Brandon James BrandonJames has always loved animals; his passion is reflected in his devotion to his dog, Carter.
Focus, Click—AdoptProfessional pet photographer, Seth Casteel, aids in shelter adoptions.
What’s in a Name?How do you pick a name for Fido? Try these creative suggestions.
Puppy Mill To Posh LifeAn Italian greyhound rescued from a commercial breeder is now living the high life.
Patagonian ParadiseIs this the end for Patagonian dogs?
DEPARTMENTS
Driving with FidoMany automakers are placing our pups as a priority in 2010.
Canine ConnectionDog Parks: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.
Training 101: He Yaps, She YapsTwo of America’s top trainers discuss unruly holiday houseguests.
The Doc Is InWhat to do with a coughing canine.
Health & WellnessIs your dog an herbalist?
Pet NutritionRaw food on the go.Food allergies
Crate & GardenOmmmmm for the Holidays.
My Business Has Gone To The DogsFIDO Friendly sits down with Pet Flys.
FIDO DESTINATIONS
Almalfi Chicago boutique hotel pampers your pooch.
Luxury Winter VacationsPrivate jets and Lamborghinis whisk pampered pooches to Florida.
12 Stays of ChristmasWhat dog doesn’t love a luxurious escape to a resort with top-shelf amenities, fi ne dining, and stellar service?
Barkin’ out West along the “Waggin’ Trail”Scenic Travelogue with two Bernese Mountain Dogs.
Rocky Mountain HighFido will have a blast at the winter wonderland resorts of Steamboat Springs and Winter Park, Colorado.
New York City HotelsThree great Fido-friendly picks: Loews, Affi nia and Gansevoort.
Weekend WarriorThere’s a great sense of adventure to spontaneously planning a weekend getaway. Destination: Aspen, Colorado.
RVing with FidoLoon Lake Lodge and RV Resort, Reedsport, Oregon.
Bermuda BoundWant a Fido-friendly island with pink beaches, a posh hotel that pampers pooches and has fairly easy entry restrictions for dogs? Bermuda is the place.
Island HotelYou and Fido will have a fi eld day on your daily stroll to the fabulous open-air mall, Fashion Island.
THE DIRECTORY
Holiday Must Haves Gift Guide!
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...