Recent Articles
  • The Asher House

    Lee Asher, owner of The Asher House

    Homeless Dogs Have A Great Time at The Asher House & Most Find Permanent Homes.

    By Elise Phillips Margulis

    When FIDO Friendly last spoke to Lee Asher, owner of The Asher House, he was driving his canine rescue bus to adoption days at as many animal shelters as possible and helping dogs find homes.

    In late 2020 Lee, who now has a 70-dog pack, moved to a 240-acre sanctuary in Estacada, Oregon,...

  • Bowser on a Budget

    Puppy on the beach at Island inn

    By Paris Permenter and John Bigley

    Relaxation for both you and your dog is top priority at the Island Inn at 123 West, located on San Juan Island. Whether you drive off one of the Washington State Ferries or come in via plane—or even float plane—this Front Street accommodation welcomes Fidos with its Preferred Puppy Pass. Dogs are greeted by a welcome guide with popular spots for relief and play...

  • Mountain Magic in New Mexico

    New Mexico Santa Fe Bishops Lodge at night

    Exploring Santa Fe and Taos on Paw.

    By Robin Tierney

    The magical landscapes of Taos and Santa Fe have drawn artists from around the world. Instead of schlepping paints and canvases, let's bring Fido and explore those enchanting New Mexico landscapes on foot and paw.

    Both towns are famous for art, walkable downtowns and mountains with distinctive plum, rose and sage hues, fragrant with pinon,...

  • 89 Bow Wow Boise

    Hot air balloons hanging over the Boise River

    Let the adventure begin for you and Fido in the City of Trees.

    By Susan Sims, Publisher

    Another beautiful day in Boise and your Bowser has the Bone to the City! Making Hotel 43 your homebase for the duration of your stay, you are minutes from Fido-friendly restaurants, dog daycare and outdoor adventure.

    Hotel 43 is Idaho through and through. Located on the 43rd parallel in the 43rd state...