Pack the Leash: America’s Most Pet-Friendly Destinations for Summer 2026 June 16, 2026 • Travel Dogs aren’t just coming along for the ride anymore. They’re helping choose the destination.  With nearly 87 million U.S. households owning a pet and an estimated 78% of travelers bringing their furry companions on trips each year, pet-friendly travel…
Good Ingredients. Happy Dogs! June 16, 2026 • Product Reviews • by Susan Sims When it comes to treats, our Chief Taste Tester Honey takes her job very seriously. So seriously, in fact, that when a box of treats from Humane & Hungry arrived at FIDO Friendly®, she wasted no time conducting a thorough investigation….
Honey is Over the Moon for Full Moon Dog Treats May 01, 2026 • Product Reviews If you’ve ever tried to impress a picky eater, you know the look. The sniff. The polite turn of the head. The silent judgment. That’s Honey when it comes to dog treats. She approaches each new offering like a…
Adventures in Petsitting Issue 98 • Travel • by Jane Thomas The Third MabelMabel, from the Latin for ‘lovable,’ proves to be the perfect name. By Jane Thomas My first Mabel was over ten years ago, 140lbs of lolloping Saint Bernard convinced she was a lapdog. She cried the first night when I closed the…
Columbia, South Carolina Issue 98 • Travel • by Robin Tierney By Robin Tierney Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, beckons “come” to dog lovers with dozens of memorable places to stroll amid beauty and peace. All will make you smile, and one may also make you cry. With so many choices, let’s leash up…
Stars of Social Media Issue 98 • Feature • by Elise Phillips Margulis The Ruff and Puff Dog Daycare School Bus Takes Clients to a Private Dog Park By Elise Phillips Margulis Its social media audience loves seeing the cuties’ antics on the bus and in the park. Denzel Morrison, owner of Ruff and Puff,…
Brooke Shields Issue 98 • Feature • by Susan Sims Interview with Publisher, Susan Sims Brooke Shields is Brand Officer for Prospect Pet. Fresh off the release of her best-selling book Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old and the launch of her age-positive haircare brand Commence, Brooke is expanding her mission into a…
All Paws Lead to Carlsbad Issue 98 • Feature • by Susan Sims Carlsbad captures the essence of the Southern California lifestyle – laid-back, sun-soaked and effortlessly inviting. By Susan Sims, Publisher FIDO Friendly Magazine My husband Greg and I took a week to visit Carlsbad, California with our dog, Honey by our side. It…
Inside The Canine Mind: Why Sensory Enrichment Matters February 04, 2026 • Health & Wellness   (photo credit: Microsoft Stock Images)  Dogs experience life through a rich mix of smells, sounds, textures, and movement. While daily walks and meals meet basic needs, the canine brain thrives on varied input that challenges attention and…
