Issue 54: Summer 2012
Travel
25 Day Trip Water, water, everywhere for Fido to swim AND paddleboard.
26 Ara and Spirit Diary of living life as a free spirit. Ara and Spirit’s own rock at the racetrack in Death Valley, California.
28 Fido Al Fresco From coastal dining to navy pier sightseeing, Fido al fresco eateries are popping up everywhere.
30 Vegas Baby! The pet-friendly Trump Hotel Collection™ has a luxurious visit planned for furry jet-setters.
32 Texas Hill Country Fabulous cuisine, private cabins and nights spent under the stars with your furry companion at Canyon of the Eagles.
Community
14 Leave No Dog Offline Facebook fun and blogging Bowsers.
20 FIDO Expo A bonanza of tongue-toting canines.
Features
36 Feature Giveaway Give a big Texas welcome to the Belmont Hotel that served as backdrop for our feature giveaway worth over $800 in prizes.
38 Jilli The world’s only poker playing dog.
41 National Dog Party Day A party with a purpose.
42 A new puppy! Now what? Bringing home puppy, the first 90 days.
44 Interview with Blythe Danner Talks about her co-star role in the new movie, The Lucky One.
46 Nothing Awkward About Matthew Fahey MTV Awkward star Matthew Fahey talks about the lucky day he found Penny.
48 TV’s The Little Couple Developing a love of animals is something both admit was instilled from a young age.
50 “Are You Ready for Some Football?!” Football players dote on their dogs in the off-season.
52 Summer Camp Forget the s’mores, just bring Fido to camp!
54 Retail Therapy Shop till you drop with Fido at these pet-friendly stores.
56 Water Safety Precautions to keep Fido safe.
58 Dog Days of Summer Several Major League Baseball teams invite well-behaved dogs to a day at their stadium.
61 Safe Sane Fireworks Seven-point plan for keeping dogs safe and sound.
62 Natural, Organic and Botanical: Oh My! What to make out of all those labels.
Home
65 Table For Two Lucy Postins from The Honest Kitchen shares recipes from her new book.
67 Bowser on a Budget FIDO Friendly discovered a wag’s worth of destinations that do not skimp on quality but are also mindful to puppy’s penny pinching.
68 Crate & Garden TV host, writer and professional gardener, P. Allen Smith takes us on a tour of his farm.
70 Adoption Story Dog “tricks” his way out of death.
72 He Yaps/She Yaps Why does my dog dislike certain dogs?
Living
73 The Glossary Speak the language that vets do.
74 Psychology Who gets the dog?
76 Nutrition A grain-free diet is almost always helpful in combating chronic yeast infections.
78 The Doc is In Can dogs get sunburned?
90 The Backyard Dog Bless You launches unique philanthropic campaigns.
From this issue
Issue 53: Spring 2012
Travel
27 Day Trip Taking the doggy slopes by snowstorm ala skijoring and snowshoeing.
28 Barking For Branson Southern hospawtality at its finest for mutts and more in Missouri.
30 Ara & Spirit Dynamic wanderlust duo, make the best of winter on their motorcycle excursion.
32 Fido Al Fresco Where to eat with Fido, now that more restaurants welcome dogs.
34 Tenaya Lodge Wilderness wags for this Fido-friendly Yosemite getaway.
36 Embassy Suites North Carolina Dogs are welcome in this racing town’s winner’s circle.
Community
13 Local Cupid, Draw Back Your Bow! These Valentines seem to be smitten as a kitten to one another.
14 Leave No Dog Offline Facebook fun and blogging Bowsers.
20 FIDO Expo A mid-winter bonanza of tongue-toting canines.
Features
38 Feature Giveaway Hail to the Fido Chief in D.C., win a getaway and prizes and help save a life in our $1,100+ Feature Giveaway contest.
40 Showbiz Dogs and Famous Fidos Top dogs dish on how to get Bowser his big break.
44 Buying a Car with Fido in Mind Wheel appeal and safety first in our top picks for 2012 canine transport.
46 Vail Dogs Rocky mountain high Colorado—going to the canines.
50 Get Your Dog a Blog Investigating the “wag-wide” phenomenon: blogging for and about dogs.
52 Honoring A Life Well Lived Letting go and grieving the loss of a beloved dog.
54 Canines Counting Sheep Let sleeping dogs lie, in bed, with their human counterparts.
Trends
16 The Parlor Canine Tail the Truth, Puparazzi and Fido on location. Sleuthing pooches unite with a crossword challenge, anagram and more.
22 Canine Connection Must-have products for the dog-loving crowd.
Home
57 Table For Two Canini cocktail.
58 Crate & Garden How to prepare the garden for spring with pups in mind.
60 Adoption Story How one pup went from not-a-chance to the chance of a lifetime.
62 He Yaps/She Yaps Our experts reveal if slumbering with dogs is the way to go (to sleep).
63 Bowser on a Budget He loves me, she loves me not, but for $25 and under Fido gets major Valentine love.
Living
65 The Glossary Speak the language that vets do.
66 Psychology The dog-o-meter: Dating’s new state-of-the-art defense.
68 Nutrition Cooked with love, these Valentine dishes are sure to elicit a wag.
70 The Doc is In Keep those canine’s canines sparkly during National Pet Dental Health Month.
From this issue
Issue 52: Nov / Dec / Jan 2012
Features
48 Feature GiveawaySave a Life, Win Prizes as Ink48 Marks the Spot of our $1,500 bone-anza contest.
50 25 Days of Gift GivingWe spill the Fido sack of surprises in our annual 25 Days of Winning Prizes.
52 Hero Dogs Celebs Betty White, Carson Kressley, and Julianne Hough pay homage to the hounds.
56 International Howl-i-DogsHow Fido celebrates beyond US borders.
58 Naughtiest Dogs of 2011Naughty is the new nice with these 10 “uh oh” canine moments.
60 Petfinder Founder, Betsy Banks SaulHow one woman changed the face of animal adoption forever.
62 Volunteer SpotlightBarrie Connolly offers support wherever she can.
TRAVEL
31 Day TripPack the car for Fido’s Festival of Lights.
32 Forbes Only KnowsCelebrity pet expert dishes dog travel words of wisdom.
34 The 12 Stays of Christmas Jingle all the way out of town at our top picks for howliday getaways.
40 Man + Dog x Motorcycle Sidecar =One man’s journey from loss to hope ala Spirit style.
42 THEhotel at Mandalay BayLas Vegas hotel strikes it rich and hits the canine jackpot.
44 Fido’s Florida Adventures: Part IFive Sunshine State finds to unearth and explore.
46 Montage at Deer ValleyPark City paradise welcomes powder hounds and their pack.
TRENDS
13 Best in ShowTaking black dogs out of the shadows and into the limelight.
20 The ParlorChannel your inner Sherlock Bones with our tail the truth and crossword challenge.
26 Canine ConnectionItems designed with the dog-loving set in mind.
HOME
65 Table For Two“Bone” appétit with this canine delicacy for all pack members.
67 Crate & GardenHoliday safety tips from design guru Moll Anderson.
68 Adoption StoryAmelia was a creature stirring in the night, until fate stepped in.
69 Bowser on a BudgetStocking stuffers that won’t break the piggy, er… puppy, bank.
70 He Yaps/She YapsWhat to do when a second dog brings double trouble to the pack.
WELLNESS
71 The GlossaryVeterinarian-to-English dictionary.
72 PsychologyCan a non-dog family share good tidings with Fido’s holiday visits?
74 Diet/NutritionSkip the indigestion, savor the holiday spirit.
76 The Doc is In How to handle (and prevent) ear infections.
90 The BackyardPeople making a difference in our own backyard. Feeding pets of the homeless takes center stage.
COMMUNITY
14 LocalSanta gets mail, but so do we in Letters.
16 Leave No Dog OfflineThe fur flies on Facebook and our Blog.
24 FIDO ExpoThere’s snow time like tongue time with our 50 best reader-submitted images.
GAZETTEER
galleria77Pining puppies and mellowed mutigrees wish list of must-have holiday items.
marketplace 85 Select picks for discriminating pooches.
TRAVEL DIRECTORY
86 Hotels and Inns where dogs are warmly welcomed.
