Issue 75: Summer 2018
Travel
20 4Paws Kingdom
This “Human-Friendly” Campground in North Carolina Offers a One-of-a-Kind Experience for two-and four-legged Guests.
22 Back to the Beach
Visit the best dog beaches in America.
24 Block Island, Rhode Island
One of New England’s best-kept secrets.
26 The Shallows Resort
Family owned The Shallows Resort in Egg Harbor treats you and Fido like family.
28 Florida Keys
There’s more fun for Fido and family than ever.
30 Tropical Dog
Take a road trip in the heart of Morocco with Fido.
32 Adventures in Petsitting Walking through elds of gold in the Spanish sunshine.
Community/Trends
12 Contest Winners
See some of the recent winners and their loot from FIDO Friendly contests!
16 FIDO Fun Zone
From Puparazzi to Crossword Fun, buried treasures await.
18 FIDO Expo
A bonanza of tongue-wagging canines.
Features
34 Feature Giveaway
Rescue dog Romeo is available for adoption and is surrounded by prizes you have the chance to win!
36 Cover
Meet Larissa Wohl, resident Pet Rescue Expert on Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family.
42 Cruelty-free Interior Design
Deborah DiMare founder of VeganDesign.org and DiMare Design talks about her transition to all vegan, cruelty-free sustainable alternatives in design.
46 Ready to travel and stay for free?
TrustedHousesitters is the largest house and pet sitting community in the world.
52 Mu n’s Halo
An innovative device that protects blind dogs from bumping into walls and hard surfaces.
Home
48 Adoption Story
From chains to a wonderful new life.
50 He Yaps/She Yaps
Our two experts reveal different techniques for that pup who is anxious and stressed.
51 Bowser on a Budget
The dog days of summer mean one more chance to make some special memories.
Wellness/Living
54 GALLERIA
Lifestyle Guide, and Summer Travel Accessory Guide
66 The Backyard
PupSocks creates charming socks while helping furry friends in need.
From this issue
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Adventures in Petsitting
Stories of Horses and Hounds
How a housesit led to the creation of four very special books.By Jane Thomas
We started the stories back in 2022 after I looked after Mary’s rescued horses, one former racehorse and three barrel-shaped Dartmoor ponies. Mary had read some of my other books and was keen for me to bring her animals to life, and after a particularly successful year when we’d brought...
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Baltimore, Maryland
By Robin Tierney
Events include parades featuring Fifi the Poodle and other grand hand-crafted foot-powered vehicles.
Once again, dogs rule.
Parade spectators cheer as a 15-foot-tall pink poodle chugs steadily up Federal Hill, a historic landmark and park boasting views of Baltimore’s skyline and Inner Harbor. This bark-worthy contraption has outpaced other pedal-powered vehicles that look...
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How I Spent my Summer Vacation Contest Winner
By Lucas — As told to pet parent, Alison Smith.
Despite the heat and other stuff, my summer was busy.
I’ve added a bunch of new BARK Ranger badges to my collection — it’s like being a park ranger, but way cuter, and no one questions how often I stop to sniff every single thing. We explored National Parks and historic spots around Boston and Baltimore. Now I’ve got 25 badges proudly displayed...
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The 12 Stays of Christmas
By Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Whether you’re ready to “deck the halls” in a snowy mountain lodge or dreaming of a beach walk where you and your dog can “fa la la la la” to the sound of waves, these Fido-friendly destinations are full of holiday cheer. Take a jolly stroll through the snow as the bells “ring out so merrily,” or indulge in a luxury glamping stay where “all is calm, all is...