COVER STORY
38 Alison Sweeney Television’s Biggest Loser host wins the hearts of dog lovers. PLUS easy exercises for both you and Fido that will make working out fun.

FEATURES
42 Disaster Planning Our three-tier canine call to action when disaster strikes.
44 Get in the Doghouse—21st Century Style Raise the roof, summon the neighbors, we’re unleashing all canine boundaries.
50 Search & Rescue Dogs destined to dig and discover.
52 Amazon Cares Peruvian pups get a second chance thanks to human and canine ambassadors.
54 Paradise Ranch Here comes the Sun Valley and Fido basks in its California glory.

DESTINATIONS
56 Spaws for Dogs The next time you hit the road with Fido, make it count. There may even be a massage in it for him.
60 Bed, Bark & Breakfast Our picks for B&Bs that aim to please Fido and family.
66 Pampered Pooch in Sedona Serene Sedona welcomes both you and your pooch.
68 California Dreamin’ Beach Blanket Bingo.
70 Hotel Monaco: Salt Lake City, Utah Mountain majesty and Great Lake grandeur at this decadent destination.
72 Finish Line Logging 10,000 miles across Europe, Finley Fagan delivers a bittersweet adieu.
74 Fido Al Fresco Doggy bag to a whole new level: Canine connoisseurs delight in dining.
76 Albuquerque’s Bow-Wow Factor Quirky-cool sights, Sandia Heights and canine delights.
78 Aloft Philadelphia Airport Wake me up before you a go-go at this trendy and eclectic hotel.

DEPARTMENTS
12 The Parlor Puparazzi and Crossword Puzzle, Fido Feed/Weird News, Fur-bulous Anagram, Letters to the Editor, Where’s Fido, Social Media Connection. Last call for our Leave No Dog Behind® writing contest.
22 Show Us Your Tongues Is your Fido one of the 50 selected for tell-“tail” tongue fun?
24 My Business Has Gone to the Dogs Ken Meares, CEO and Founder of Great HealthWorks, makers of Mussel Dog has a passion for helping people and their pets.
26 Crate & Garden Floor by four, options to keep floors looking furbulously fab.
28 Pet Nutrition Spicing up Fido’s foods without flipping his lid (or digestive tract).
30 The Doc is In Are dogs being over vaccinated? Shot in the dark, we’ve got the target answers.
32 Bowser on a Budget Frugal Fidos cut costs.
33 Best in Show Hand to paw, meals and wheels, heart to hospice, Banfield Trust touches lives.
34 Training 101 “Uncle, Uncle!” Tug-of-war: Knowing when to say enough.
35 Adoption Story From emaciated to immaculate, one dog’s journey to his forever home.
36 Leashes & Lovers Walk the walk, bark the bark, and keep the doggitude in check.
90 Lead Reads Dogs who can’t (and won’t) stop loving us humans.

THE DIRECTORY
79 Lifestyle Guide
84 Travel Guide

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• Alison Sweeney
• When Disaster Strikes
• What Makes a Doghouse a Home?
• Beach Blanket

COVER STORY
51 Top 10 Luxe Hotels Get your glam on and beckon the pomp and circumstance, as we roll out the red carpet to Fido with our selections of the Top 10 luxury hotels you must visit with your canine connoisseur(s).

FEATURES
36 Lifestyles of the Rich & Furry Canine wishes and tummy rub dreams: Meet five owners who take pampering to a whole new level.
38 Introducing Fido to Fluffy When cat meets dog, fur need not fly. Read the winning cat essays. Prize packs galore, however, are another story.
40 You’ve Come a Long Way, Sparky Advances in healthcare, diet, and activities shifts Fido’s role in our lives. My how times have changed…for the better.
42 Land of Lineage Fido’s family tree is as deeply rooted and far branching as his human counterparts. Bonus: What’s new at Westminster 2011.
44 Love is in the Hair Three tiny words that make the world go round, for Fido as well. Can dogs be bitten by the love bug?
46 Chewing Through the Strings Cutting the apron strings need not sting (too much) when kenneling Fido for the first time.
48 One for the Rover Our 2011 car buying guide with Fido in mind. Leave No Dog Behind® with FIDO Friendly’s canine guide.

DESTINATIONS
58 Stray in Spain Cycling “gypsy” Finley Fagan encounters a Spanish wanderer on a road less traveled.
60 Top 50 Fido Friendly Destinations We barked, readers howled back. Your 50 top spots for Fido fun, frolicking and fret-free furbulous memories.
66 What a Rushmore There’s gold(enretriever) in them ‘thar lands. Black Hills and Rushmore “face” Fido’s inner explorer.
68 Canine Castle in the Sky The Ritz Carlton at Bachelor Gulch Colorado offers “s’more” fun for Fido.
70 Bark Out of the Big Apple Take a bark out of the Big Apple at Eventi, A Kimpton Hotel.
71 Dog Cabin Dog log cabins await in the Redwoods of Yosemite National Park.
72 How Suite it is We uncover fine dining and boutique mojo with Fido friendliness at Le Parc Suite Hotel.
73 Sun of a Beach Sunny beaches, tidal shifts and all paws on deck at this coastal Oregonian treasure.
74 Bed, Bark & Beyond Westin Denver Downtown is an urban getaway nestled comfortably in Mile High City.
75 New York City State of Mind Journey to the Andrew Hotel with mega glam minus the mighty price tag.
76 Cozy ‘Round the Fireplace Cupid’s bow finds its Fido arrow at this southern California resort and “spaw.”

DEPARTMENTS
14 The Parlor Games! And your pup in lights.
18 Writing Contest Enter our first annual Leave No Dog Behind® writing contest!
20 Show Us Your Tongues Fifty Fidos show off their tongue wagging picturesque best.
22 My Business Has Gone to the Dogs Is the concept of an Honest Kitchen one that applies to Fido’s nutrition?
24 Crate & Garden Designer digs abound when choosing Fido-friendly furniture.
26 Pet Nutrition When too much of a good thing is a bad thing: guidelines for avoiding over-treating and passively rewarding.
28 The Doc Is In Is alternative medicine for dogs all it’s cracked up to be? “Whole-isitically” logical reasons we concur.
30 Natural & Holistic Dog When memory fades, Fido’s love remains: What to do when a dog forgets.
31 Best in Show Gulf oil spill victims become survivors thanks to animal angels, Petritionals.
32 Training 101 Traits that make for good mates when selecting an adult shelter dog.
33 Adoption Story Thirteen proves lucky for a dog who was chained her entire life… until now.
34 Leashes & Lovers What makes you wag for Fido just might tickle your fancy in a potential mate.
90 Lead Reads An author loves and loses his best friend; can there be life after Pukka? Our reviewer set forth to find out.

THE DIRECTORY
79 Winter & Lifestyle Guide
82 Travel Guide
88 Marketplace

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• Chewing Through the Apron Strings
• Bed, Bark & Beyond

COVER STORY
40 Glee's Charlotte Ross Octaves of Chorus to Operation of Blankets: Find out how Charlotte Ross is helping to warm the holidays for Fidos in need.

FEATURES
38 The holidays are here, but the presents are on us! Plus what Fido really wants from Santa.
42 Fixing Fido Man on a mission, one filmmaker’s vision brought to life as veterinarians scour the globe saving abandoned street dogs.
44 When Fido Meets Fluffy Dare we utter the C word? Can dogs and cats really coexist (happily) in the same household? Will our publisher’s Fido survive having a c-a-t in the family?
48 Ho, Ho, Oh, No! Our guide for keeping Fido fit doing the jingle bell rock to fight off those extra holiday pounds.
50 Which Dog is Right For Me? New year, new best friend. Find out how to tell which dog is the best fit in your life.
52 My Dog Saved My Life Alone and abused, until Baby came along. How one dog inspired a woman to break the ties that bound and start anew.
54 Fido’s First Aid Kit Must-haves to pack and must-dos to know when Fido is faced with a boo boo.
56 Wag World Dream Park One man’s vision reshapes a community.
58 Anatomy of a Grieving Dog Mom Hope for the holidays (and year-round) for anyone who’s loved and lost. 59 Camping with Fido Learn how to ruff it with Fido in the great outdoors.
82 Iams Home 4 the Holidays Helen Woodward on a mission to save lives.

DESTINATIONS
61 Powder Hounds Rejoice Top 10 Skiing Destinations From slopes to slaloms and all the cozy cabins in between, Fido’s gearing up for wintertime fun!
68 Old Town, Renewed Spirit Revel in the history and lore that is Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
70 Pan Pacific Luxury Hotel As one of the nation’s top 25 luxury hotels, let Fido find the space needle in the haystack Seattle style.
71 Vintage Seattle K is for keeps, as in keep returning to this Kimpton with classic amenities and modern touches.
72 Maxwell Hotel Perks to the works, lay back to the “Max” in this northwestern find.
73 Fido’s Timeshare Short on cash but long on luxury? A timeshare with Fido is just what the budget ordered.
74 The W of Dallas Dallas may claim the big D, but we discover the big W (and we don’t mean wag).
76 The Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls Rustic charm meets nature’s splendor where spa treatments and hiking trails await.
77 Cedarbrook Lodge This Seattle treasure’s cooking up something special for Fido and family.
78 Montana Getaway – Gallitan A river runs through it and so will Fido at this sky-high living large lodge.
79 The Inn at Lake Joseph Appalachian memories await as nature meets nurture.
80 Celilo – Frugal Fido Pinch those pennies without sacrificing quality.
98 Lead Reads A raid on the famed Westminster Champion Dog Show? Our reviewer digs up this book for all ages.

DEPARTMENTS
12 The Parlor Puparazzi, Where’s Fido, Fido True or False, weird news, anagram. Going green with Fido and a fun contest.
18 Writing Contest Enter our first annual Leave No Dog Behind® writing contest for prizes and Fido fame! 20 Show Us Your Tails We’ve seen Fido’s tongues; now check out the winning tails.
23 Crate & Garden Wreck the halls and eat the holly? No way! Handy tips for avoiding holiday mishaps.
26 Pet Nutrition: Toxic Foods Some people-foods can cause extreme health problems if consumed by pets.
28 The Doc Is In What’s sweet smelling and appealing to Fido, yet so toxic even a small amount can be fatal?
30 Training 101 Table scraps can lead to Fido yaps. Learn how to curb this recipe for disaster.
32 Leashes & Lovers Do Fido’s ears hold the secrets to helping you improve your human relationships?
34 Adoption Story Crossing the borderline for a second chance: Fidos finding forever homes.
36 My Business Has Gone to the Dogs FIDO Friendly sits down with Austin Rose, an environmentally conscious company.

THE DIRECTORY
83 Holiday Gift Guide
90 Travel Guide
96 Marketplace

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• Fixing Fido