Susan Sims, of Fido Friendly Magazine, talks about her publication and resources for traveling with your pet.
I publish Fido Friendly, the Travel & Lifestyle Magazine for you and your dog.
Now in our 8th year, each bimonthly issue includes edit on hotel, city and state reviews along with the latest lifestyle trends for you and your dog. We can be found at Borders, Barnes& Noble, Petsmart, pet boutiques and Fido-friendly hotels nationwide. Our website features a map locator with Fido-friendly hotels and products being added daily. www.fidofriendly.com
We also have launched the Fido Friendly Travel Club. Simlar to AAA, members receive discounts at close to 1,000 affiliate hotels, products and services, along with a year service to 1-800-help-4-pets, a pet recovery service, and a one-year subscription to Fido Friendly magazine. www.fidofriendlytravelclub.com
For those of you looking for apartment living with Fido, you can also check out our Fido Friendly Apartments website. www.fidofriendlyapartments.com where you can search for just the perfect apartment home for you and Fido to hang your hats. Well, your hat anyway, maybe his leash?
Our upcoming issue, May/June, features the top 46 Fido-friendly Hotels around the world plus our first ever SPAW for Fido editorial. More and more hotels are rolling out the red carpet for Fido and including pet amenities along with canine menus and massage. Don’t miss one issue of Fido Friendly, the only magazine dedicated to the travel lifestyle of man’s best friend, and the one magazine, your dog will thank you for! (May/June on sale date 5/15/08, check your local bookstore or the March/April issue still on sale or subscribe today by calling 888-881-5861 or simply log on to subscribe: www.fidofriendly.com)
Publisher Susan Sims also hosts a monthly radio show on Animal Radio about dog travel. Animal Radio is syndicated to 2 million listeners, nationwide. Sims lives along the Snake River in Idaho with her husband of 25 years and her 2 Labs, aka; Directors of Barketing for Fido Friendly magazine. She travels quite extensively with her family to sniff out hotels for purpose of review and is currently in discussion for a potential TV series. www.fidofriendly.com. Or you can email Susan at Susan@fidofriendly.com.
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For those who can’t leave your pets behind here are some travel tips so visit your local pet supplies store:
• Make sure your pet’s shots are up-to-date.
• Do not administer any medication or treatments without first discussing them with your veterinarian.
• Obtain documentation from your vet to show that your pet’s vaccinations are current, and that your companion is healthy.
• If you are traveling to another country, check with that nation’s embassy.
• Make sure your pets are wearing collars with current Identification tags.
• Pack any medications your pet may be taking.
• If you are traveling by automobile, think about the animal’s safety as well as your own.
• Do not leave an animal unattended in a vehicle.
• Check with the Airline Carrier for specific requirements when traveling with your pet.
• Try to book a direct flight to your destination to eliminate additional stress by airline transfers.
• Call your hotel/motel ahead to confirm that pets are accepted and if any additional fees are required.
A Tired Dog is a Happy Dog!
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