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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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...