Issue 58: Summer 2013

Fido Friendly Issue 58

Travel
23 FIDO Al Fresco
Where you and your furry companion can dine in style.

24 Salty Dog Coast
Visit Franklin County, Florida where the fun never stops and the fur always flies!

28 Miami South Beach
South Beach’s SoFi Neighborhood is So Fido-Friendly.

30 Fun in Fairhope
Known for over 100 years as a mecca for artists, writers and intellectuals. And now Fido too!

32 Yappy Hour Ritz Carlton
Luxurious digs and a party on the patio mark the spot at this beach resort.

33 Pet Relocation
Follow these tips to help your dog enjoy a safe and fun journey when moving this summer.

34 Portable Pup
After many years of leaving their beloved friend behind, their pup was now portable.

36 Meet cover dog, Carter
Adopted last year during month long pet adoption tour: Get Your Licks on Route 66.®

Community
13 My Business Has Gone to the Dogs
Is your dog tough enough for DogTuff toys? Interview with founder Scott Cody.

15 Tribute - Vicktory Dog Laid to Rest
Lucas spent his days at Best Friends Animal Society and touched many lives.

16 FIDO Expo A bonanza of tongue-toting canines.

18 FIDO Fun Zone From Puparazzi to Crossword Fun, buried treasures await.

Features
38 Feature Giveaway
Sweetheart shelter dog Eva enjoys photo shoot surrounded by products you can win!

40 Wilfred
Does quirky and Elijah Wood go together? In the FX hit Wilfred, Wood yaps about his third season.

42 The Sato Project
Learn how to help the thousands of strays who roam Puerto Rico beaches and streets.

44 Titos Vodka
The Vodka is award winning but the owner’s heart wins awards with stray dogs.

46 Doga
Get your Zen on with downward dog—with your dog.

48 Lady Long Rider
Ride in to Astoria with Bernice and Claire Dog.

50 Dog Camp
Is Fido fit for camp? Get Fido in to shape with helpful tips before choosing his summer camp.

52 Act of Dog
An artist donates time and talent remembering shelter animals who have been killed.

Home
55 Table For Two Beef and Almond Meatballs.

56 Crate & Garden Master Gardner P. Allen Smith helps keep Fido out of the doghouse with summer gardening tips.

58 He Yaps/She Yaps Love to dine with Fido? Follow these tips on how to bring a well-heeled dog to tea.

59 Bowser on a Budget The dog days of summer extend all season with relaxing packages and rates.

60 Why does my Dog do That? One of the country’s leading pet experts, Nikki Moustaki, joins the FIDO Friendly pack with words of advice.

61 I’ve Adopted, Now What? Can adopting in the warm summer months pose a problem with your new Fido?

62 Adoption Story Eve went from living a lonely life of neglect, to one of pampered luxury.

Wellness
65 The Glossary Veterinarian-to-English dictionary.

66 Psychology When Eight is Enough.

68 Diet/Nutrition Is Fido allergic? Allergic reactions to food ingredients are quite rare. Part one.

70 The Doc is In The scoop on poop.

82 The Backyard Fight to ban Greyhound racing.

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Issue 57: Spring 2013

Fido Friendly Issue 57

Travel
27 Day Trip - Crystal Mountain
Outdoor enthusiasts and dog explorers will delight in this Fido-friendly escape.

28 San Antonio
A River Walk with treats at every turn.

30 MS Gulf Coast
Ramblin, gambling and rockin on the playground of the south.

33 Pet Relocation
Confused about pet travel rules? View the Q&A from PetRelocation.com.

34 Chesterfield Palm Beach
Lapping it up—Palm Beach style

Community
12 My Business Has Gone to the Dogs.
Snuggle up with owner Bob Thorne to find out what keeps the heart beating at his company.

14 Leave No Dog Offline Follow our Facebook
Fido fun and become a tail-wagging tweet.

16 Book Reviews Beg excerpts and new book by Victoria Stilwell.

18 FIDO Expo A bonanza of tongue-toting canines.

20 The Parlor From Puparazzi to Crossword Fun, buried treasures await.

Features
36 Feature Giveaway
Two adorable adoptable pups surrounded by prizes for one lucky winner!

38 Katherine Heigl
Actress and animal activist is an active advocate for animals in need.

42 Joplin: Two Years Later
Pets are still being reunited with their owners by the selfless acts of strangers.

48 Lady Long Rider
Finishing up a six thousand mile ride with Claire dog.

50 Car Buying Guide
Buying a car with Fido in mind.

53 Travel Accessory Guide
Hitting the road? Check out these cool products.

54 History of the Traveling Shi h Tzu
Photo essay and travel tails of this treasured pet.

Home
57 Table For Two Banana pup cakes.

58 Crate & Garden Ready or not spring gardens have sprung!

60 He Yaps/She Yaps Different strokes for different folks but our dog trainers agree on exercising with Fido: slow and steady wins the race.

61 Bowser on a Budget Shoulder season equals spring discounts.

62 Adoption Story A year in the making to find Tyrus his new forever home.

64 Petfinder I’ve adopted: now what?

Wellness
67 The Glossary Veterinarian-to-English dictionary.

68 Psychology Can you love your dog too much?

70 Diet/Nutrition Does one food fit all or do different breeds require designer diets?

72 The Doc is In Getting to the heart of heartworm disease.

82 The Backyard There’s an app for that!

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Issue 56: Winter 2012

Fido Friendly Issue 56

Travel
25 Top Ski Resorts Where Powder Hounds Unite!
Take Fido for a winter retreat where he can kick up his heels while you slide around on yours.
30 Trump Chicago
19th floor river and lake views to a thrill.
33 FIreSky Resort & Spa The Mediterranean inspired resort has Fido and canine companion begging for more.
36 Loving Las Cruces
Where else can you find Chile, history and ghosts?
38 Florida or Bust
Sunny Isles is a relaxing chic alternative to Miami.

Community
22 FIDO Expo
There’s snow time like tongue time with our 50 best reader-submitted images.

Features
40 25 Days of Gift Giving
You may be a lucky winner in our December gift giving calendar contest.
42 ANNIE
This musical duo impresses Broadway.
46 Star of the Show
Join Lady Long Rider and sidekick Claire dog as they ride their horses, yes they BOTH have horses, in to the hearts of all those they meet.
52 Westminster
An up close, personal, and intimate look at the annual Garden show..
54 History in the Making
Petfinder has long been the leader in helping to place pets in to new forever homes.

Home
57 Table For Two Munch on holiday noshers with Fido.
58 Crate & Garden P. Allen Smith along with Smudge and Squeak prepare for winter.
60 He Yaps/She Yaps Our trainers weigh in on keeping both you and Fido safe and sane during the holiday season.
61 Bowser on a Budget Fido-friendly finds that will leave you waggin for more.
62 Adoption Story FIDO Friendly’s very own Elise Phillips Margulis, talks about ‘a thing of Beauty is a joy forever.’

Wellness 65 The Glossary Veterinarian-to-English dictionary.
66 Psychology Is your dog your fur-child and is that ok?
68 Diet/Nutrition Don’t skimp on feeding Fido a healthy and nutritious meal.
70 The Doc is In The skinny on raw feeding for Fido.
82 The Backyard One brown dog inspired the Brown Dog Foundation where help is on the way to bridge the financial gap in a medical crisis.

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