Recent Articles
  • Hiking the Swiss Alps with Fido

    Rosa exploring the dramatic cliffs of Switzerland

    By Hayley Whitfield

    Soaring up the mountainside in the Kandersteg-Sunnbuel Cable Car, Rosa and I greeted many local families going out for a popular weekend hike along the Gemmi Pass, with their dogs in tow. Because of course, in Switzerland, dogs are allowed to travel on all public transport – even the cable cars! With her paws back on the ground, Rosa took off up the trail towards Lake Dauben,...

  • European-Style Vacation, No Passport Needed!

    European style vacation with Fido right here in Washington state

    By Tamra Bolton

    Dream of traveling to Europe but don’t want the hassle of passports and securing papers for Fido? Just off the coast of Washington lies a group of islands that will have you wondering if you are ‘over the pond’. Dotted with white-washed seaside villages, rolling farmland, lush forests and pristine beaches, this is as close to a European experience as you can get in the states…and...

  • Inn at 500 Capitol a Fido-friendly Boutique Hotel

    Honey checks in to the Inn at 500

    By Susan Sims, publisher

    Our 12-pound adopted dog Honey was off to her first hotel adventure for our stay at the Inn at 500 Capitol in Boise, Idaho.

    We were thrilled to learn that they welcomed dogs and their dog themed rooms and floor had all of our tails wagging.

    Checking in is a delightful experience as we pulled up a chair and were offered a glass of wine or beer. Their fridge in the lobby...

  • Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund

    Crusoe Hunter Dachshund

    In his own words.

    Pet Parents Ryan Beauchesne and Laurence Dionne. Photos and costumes by Ryan Beauchesne

    Who doesn’t love to see adorable pet videos and especially the videos of one of the most famous dogs of our time, Crusoe the Celebrity Dachshund? Eight-year-old Crusoe took time out of his busy schedule from traveling and PAWtographing his book to visit with FIDO Friendly magazine and talk...