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Watery Woofs
Dogs will teach us everything we need to know about life.
By Jane Thomas
Until you’ve walked across a field shouting, ‘Woof!’ in tones of increasing desperation, you can’t understand the levels of embarrassment a dog name can induce.
We never did learn why the owners had called their Spanish Water Dog ‘Woof’; all we knew is that he was a beautiful dog who drew a lot of attention, and we both...
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The Asher House
Homeless Dogs Have A Great Time at The Asher House & Most Find Permanent Homes.
By Elise Phillips Margulis
When FIDO Friendly last spoke to Lee Asher, owner of The Asher House, he was driving his canine rescue bus to adoption days at as many animal shelters as possible and helping dogs find homes.
In late 2020 Lee, who now has a 70-dog pack, moved to a 240-acre sanctuary in Estacada, Oregon,...
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Bowser on a Budget
By Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Relaxation for both you and your dog is top priority at the Island Inn at 123 West, located on San Juan Island. Whether you drive off one of the Washington State Ferries or come in via plane—or even float plane—this Front Street accommodation welcomes Fidos with its Preferred Puppy Pass. Dogs are greeted by a welcome guide with popular spots for relief and play...
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Mountain Magic in New Mexico
Exploring Santa Fe and Taos on Paw.
By Robin Tierney
The magical landscapes of Taos and Santa Fe have drawn artists from around the world. Instead of schlepping paints and canvases, let's bring Fido and explore those enchanting New Mexico landscapes on foot and paw.
Both towns are famous for art, walkable downtowns and mountains with distinctive plum, rose and sage hues, fragrant with pinon,...
