Issue 78: Summer 2019
Travel
26 Fido visits Manhattan
Get inside the New York state of mind.
36 The Last Best Place
Sage Lodge in Montana welcomes Fido with miles of walking trails and private shing pond.
38 Florida Beaches
St. Pete Beach Rolls out the Red Carpet for Fido.
40 The Porter Portland
Bow ties for Fido when staying at this hotel.
44 Taking a Whiff in Sooke
Exploring barktacular nature during a stopover on Vancouver Island.
46 Denver
The Mile High City is ranked among America’s most Fido-friendly cities.
50 Tropical Dog
A stunning road trip on the largest island of Greece.
52 Adventures in Petsitting
How a duo of bat-eared clowns make even the greyest day glorious.
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
20 GREY2K USA Worldwide
Saving Greyhounds: One Track at a Time.
24 Yeyush and Renzo
Inside the world of two globetrotting, social media pups.
28 The Bilingual Dog
Molly brings comfort to homeless shelters and nursing homes.
30 Cover
Meet the pet-loving Becker family and their Fear Free mission to educate Veterinarians and dog trainers.
34 Get Your Licks on Route 66®
Start your engines as the 11th Annual pet adoption tour kicks off.
48 Toys with a Purpose
Our team of experts test out three toys where learning, comfort and remembrance are key.
56 Grounds & Hounds Coffee Co.
Coffee company helps give homeless pets a second chance.
Home
42 Feature Giveaway
CCIdaho service dogs surrounded by prizes you could win.
54 He Yaps/She Yaps
Our two professionals teach Beaches, Boats & Lake K9 Safety.
55 Bowser on a Budget
Cool summer packages invite dog travelers for some fun in the sun.
Wellness/Living
60 GALLERIA
Lifestyle Guide, and Product Guide
70 The Backyard
The Backyard Fun rubber fish purses help animal rescue groups.
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...