Issue 79: Fall / Winter 2019
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
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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...