Issue 79: Fall / Winter 2019

Fido Friendly Issue 79

Travel
18 12 Stays of Christmas
A 'barker’s dozen' to choose from to celebrate the holidays with Fido.

28 A Tail so Grand
New Brunswick offers scenic walks and bow-wow views.

32 Ski Destinations with Fido
Vail and Telluride, Colorado are a powder hound’s delight!

34 Bend Oregon
With your stay at the Fido-friendly Tetherow, Mt. Bachelor is a great day excursion.

36 Hotel Chaco and Nativo Lodge
Authentic New Mexico experience for you and Fido in Albuquerque.

38 Hollywood Bound
Join rescue dog Honey at the friendly Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City hotel.

40 West Hollywood
Trendy and happening Mondrian hotel rolls out the red carpet for Fido.

44 Home Rental is all the Rage.
Vacasa steps in to feature thousand’s of Fido-friendly properties to call home.

56 Rose Hotel
A rose by any other name would not smell as sweet to Fido.

48 Tropical Dog
A journey to the mythical south of Greece.

50 Adventures in Petsitting
Bringing tinsel to Thailand.

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
24 Seattle Barkery
A treat-truck for dogs.

26 Essay Winner
How I spent my summer vacation.

30 25 Days of Gift Giving
Join in the fun each day in December for your chance to win fabulous prizes.

46 Kronos
The frosty face pup with different colored eyes decided I was meant to be his human.

52 Doggy Gets a Day Out.
Field trip program allow dogs needed time away from the shelter.

58 Canine Concierge
Nothing says love and cuddles better than a hotel mascot during your hotel stay.

60 Pawsitive Possibilities
One girl determines to pay it forward in this life-altering feature.

Home
42 Feature Giveaway
Adoptable shelter pets surrounded by prizes you could win.

54 He Yaps/She Yaps
Our two experts weigh in on doggy kennel vs. pet sitter for holiday travel.

55 Bowser on a Budget
Cozy up to some heart-warming travel packages.

Wellness/Living
62 GALLERIA
Lifestyle Guide, and Product Guide

70 The Backyard
A Toronto mission helps homeless people with pets find stability.

From this issue

Recent Articles
  • Bowser on a Budget

    Fido at Refinery Hotel in New York, NY

    Paris Permenter and John Bigley

    Luxury in the Heart of the Garment District
    Previously a millinery, the Garment District’s Refinery Hotel now tips its hat to welcome dog travelers. The hotel’s loft-style rooms have no pet fees and welcome dogs under 40 pounds. Located around the corner from Bryant Park for a dog walk with skyline views, the hotel is also just a 15-minute stroll from the city’s...

  • Asheville, North Carolina

    Asheville's Temporary Puppy Parking located at Bears Smokehouse

    Asheville elevates each day with natural and manmade majesty.

    Photos and Story by Robin Tierney

    Sipping Champagne surrounded by hundreds of fine books? Feasting your eyes on spectacular artworks, including some that depict canines? Traipsing along a riverside path landscaped like a long, winding botanical garden? Hiking and driving on stunning mountain routes? Beholding ahhh-inspiring blooms in...

  • Paws and Paradise

    Seven, an Australian Shepherd, shows off his hall of goodies upon check in at the Cambria Shores Inn

    A Fido-friendly journey through the charms of Cambria, California.

    By Susan Hartzler

    On a recent road trip that began in Southern California, I loaded my pack of Australian Shepherds, Seven and Paige Turner (PT) and we headed to the quaint village of Cambria, a jewel on the celebrated Central Coast. The drive itself along State Route 1 through San Luis Obispo County is nothing short of...

  • Paws in Panama

    Patron having an afternoon nap

    How dogs will welcome you into their hearts and homes 

    Photos and Story by Jane Thomas

    In order to write these pieces I go through photos to jog my memory. It can be difficult to look back on a period of your life when you were happy and content, when the present time is an endless sequences of setbacks. But I suppose that is one of the reasons I travel: because it gives me a bank of memories...

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