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
The Third Mabel
Mabel, from the Latin for ‘lovable,’ proves to be the perfect name.By Jane Thomas
My first Mabel was over ten years ago, 140lbs of lolloping Saint Bernard convinced she was a lapdog. She cried the first night when I closed the bedroom door so, much to her drooling delight, I gave in and surrendered a good four fifths of the bed. My second Mabel was a few years back, a beautiful...
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Columbia, South Carolina
By Robin Tierney
Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, beckons "come" to dog lovers with dozens of memorable places to stroll amid beauty and peace. All will make you smile, and one may also make you cry.
With so many choices, let's leash up Fido and get right to it.
Among the nation's best, yet lesser-known, greenway networks, its 12-plus miles of trails edge the Broad, Congaree and...
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Stars of Social Media
The Ruff and Puff Dog Daycare School Bus Takes Clients to a Private Dog Park
By Elise Phillips Margulis
Its social media audience loves seeing the cuties’ antics on the bus and in the park.
Denzel Morrison, owner of Ruff and Puff, is a professional dog trainer. He shared his inspiration for opening a dog daycare operation, “I grew up with dogs, so I knew I wanted to do something with them, and...
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Brooke Shields
Interview with Publisher, Susan Sims
Brooke Shields is Brand Officer for Prospect Pet. Fresh off the release of her best-selling book Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old and the launch of her age-positive haircare brand Commence, Brooke is expanding her mission into a new space: pet wellness.
Brooke Shields is a mother, acclaimed actor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and founder of...