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.

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From this issue

• The 12 Stays of Christmas
• 25 Days of Gift Giving
• Hero Dogs
• Marvelous Montage Deer Valley

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From this issue

• Tailgate Mascots
• Howl-o-ween on a Boo-string Budget
• Paw & Order: Fido as Sherlock Bones
• Fido, Al Fresco!

FEATURES
54 Feature Giveaway Our biggest contest bone-anza ever: Save a dog and win $1,500 in prizes!
56 Cover Story Dog lover and pop icon Betty White shares her golden secrets with wit and candor, “…I’m having a ball, and I love what I do.”
60 Best Of We sniffed, scoured and pointed at the 50 best in Fido’s universe.

TRAVEL
31 Day Trip Canine memories made in under 24 hours.
32 Off Track Non-traditional modes of transport take Fido to new heights.
34 The Naked Dog Celebrate leash-less adventures beach style.
36 Fido Al Fresco From waiters to waggers, high tail it to these canine-welcoming eateries.
38 Girlfriend Getaways One part girlfriends plus one part Fido equals one “fur-bulous” vacation.
40 Baltimore Inner Harbor Dogs hit a home run at the Hilton Baltimore.
42 Austin, Texas Saddle up, doggies, for a southern adventure at The Driskill.
44 Showboat Atlantic City All bets are on, as dogs get the red carpet boardwalk treatment.
46 California Coast: Part III Romacing the PCH.
48 Travel Tip How to travel with a fearful Fido.
50 Big Bear Cool Cabins Get your grizzly on at this sizzling California find.
52 Writing Contest Winner We asked, you wrote. Find out who won our first ever writing contest.

TRENDS
13 Best in Show “Wonder woman” of rescue gives dogs a place to bark.
14 Community Get ready to wag that tail as we introduce some of our Fido fur-ends and fans.
16 Leave No Dog Offline™ Social media roars with our standout Facebook and Twitter followers.
20 The Parlor Find it, sniff it, unearth it in our activity center.
22 FIDO Expo Our parade of dog tongues continues with this special 50th issue photo exposé.
26 Canine Connection Human consumption with Fido in mind.
28 Media Hound Lead reads and must-have media.

HOME
71 Table For Two Chef Jordi Farrès toasts for both.
74 Crate & Garden From Mother Nature’s garden to Fido’s feed bowl.
75 Adoption Story Nation adopts Patrick the pitbull.
76 Bowser on a Budget Hotels with travel deals during the dog days of summer.
77 He Yaps/She Yaps Nip a biter.

WELLNESS
79 The Glossary Vet behind the ears?
80 Psychology Restoring human bonds with animal traits Leashes and Lovers style.
82 Diet Homeopathic remedies and flower essences to soothe a doggy soul.
84 The Doc is In Tending to Fido’s opposite end.
98 The Backyard Dog “tales” from readers’ very own back yards.

GAZETTEER
85 Galleria Some cool products to beat the heat and indulge the canine senses.
90 Travel Directory Top quality hotels for the roads less traveled and worth a sniff or two.
94 Marketplace Check out our collection of unique products in FIDO’s marketplace.

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From this issue

• Feature Giveaway
• Table For Two
• FIDO Friendly’s Best Of
• Paths Less Traveled