Host Susan Sims, Publisher of FIDO Friendly Magazine. Now in its 23rd year, each issue includes hotel and destination reviews, adoption stories and the latest trends.
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Pilots To The Rescue founder and Top Dog Michael Schneider embarked on his first animal rescue mission in 2015. They just completed their very first mission with Big Dog Ranch Rescue, helping relocate 15 innocent beagles who had spent their lives in captivity. Just hours after the announcement that the Ridglan Farms breeding and research facility had permanently closed, these resilient dogs began the next chapter of their lives. https://www.pilotstotherescue.org
Dr. Renee Schmid is a board-certified veterinary toxicologist and the director of Veterinary Medicine at Pet Poison Helpline a 24/7 service. Over 3 million cases. 40+ years of experience. Check website for cost or fees. https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com
Shannon Keith, Esq. President and Founder of Beagle Freedom Project talks about their effort to rescue Beagles from the Ridglan Farms breeding facility in Wisconsin.
Dr. Benson, with VEG ER in Carl Place, New York, talks about why 2026 is bound to be the worst tick season in a decade, why that is, and tips for preventative care.
Georgia Gaylor with Guide Dog Foundation and America’s VetDogs talks about their puppy raiser program. Puppy Raisers are passionate, dedicated volunteers who foster our puppies on their way to becoming guide dogs & service dogs. We rely on volunteers to provide experience and socialization for our puppies in real-world settings. Our pups begin their journeys in raiser homes at 8-12 weeks old, then return to our campus at 14-18 months to begin formal training.
Josh and Holly Allen, owners of Montana Dog Food Company. ADVENTURE FUEL: FREEZE-DRIED RAW DOG FOOD GREAT AS A MEAL or TOPPER https://montanadogfoodco.com
SATELLAI Collar Go Smart GPS Dog Collar with Live Tracking & Health Monitoring David Teaster, Product Marketing Director with Satellai, says the company’s mission is to connect pets to love and care. More than a GPS collar, the Collar Go offers AI-Powered Health Monitoring and much more. https://satellai.com
Stacey Bebo, Vice President of Guest Loyalty and Engagement for My Place Hotels, discusses their new incentive, My Pet Points. When you stay with your pet, you’ll earn points just for bringing them along. That’s right… Your pets now earn you points, too. Every eligible stay that includes a pet fee helps you build toward future rewards through Stay Rewarded®. It’s our way of saying thank you for choosing My Place Hotels for every member of your family, paws included. www.myplacehotels.com
Meet owner, Jackson Jones, and learn what sets Farm to Pet apart from other dog treats on the market. 100% money back guarantee. SINGLE INGREDIENT PET TREATS: Our family-owned business crafts each of our small-batch pet treats from only ONE high-quality, human-grade ingredient, so you can always trust what’s in a Farm to Pet bag. What you’ll NEVER find? By-products, binders, fillers, additives, preservatives, or artificial ingredients.
Pooja Kanuga with Squeak N Snap, the better way to take photos of your pets.
Kampgrounds of America has sponsored our annual pet adoption tour, Get Your Licks on Route 66®, for several years, so I am delighted to speak with Jenny McCullogh from KOA today to share what adventures await when staying at a KOA with our pets.
Randall Smalley with Cruise America encourages us to hit America’s Favorite Highway this year in a pet-friendly RV to celebrate the Centennial of Route 66 and America’s 250th anniversary. cruiseamerica.com
Bill Thomas, Commissioner for the Route 66 Centennial talks about the exciting year long celebration of The Mother Road for 2026. https://route66centennial.org
Kim Sidoriak, President & CEO of Visit Carlsbad, talks about Fido-Friendly Carlsbad. Carlsbad is not just a coastal retreat but also a warm, welcoming haven for pets and their humans. You’re invited to bring your beloved companion along for a beachside stroll, a refreshing drink, or a relaxing stay that’s truly inclusive and fun. https://visitcarlsbad.com/plan-your-trip/dog-friendly-carlsbad/
Meet Erika Veduccio with Dogs on the Run. Pet Care Concierge Service for Pet Parents & Pet Care Professionals. dogsontherun.com
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 new space: pet wellness. https://prospectpet.com
Dr. Katie Woodley is veterinary advisor for Prospect Pet and an integrative holistic veterinarian, who’s on a mission to make sure pet parents like you have natural pet treatment options, along with empowering you with holistic medicine education that can help your pets thrive naturally. https://prospectpet.com
Congratulations earthbath® on your 30-year anniversary. Meet Carla Ng-Garrett, V.P. of Sales for earthbath®, whose grooming products are proudly made in the U.S.A. and are cruelty-free. Their motto is Pet Care With Purpose®
Meet Brian Manni with PupO’clock. Pup O’clock is the monthly curated box subscription company that is thoughtfully guiding children & families in caring properly for their new pup. Fun & engaging activities, tools, tips, and more for the PUPS, KIDS, and FAMILY! 25% discount code is HOLIDOG25 https://www.pupoclock.com
Meet John Norman and Shasta, founders of EverAfter Art – A Meaningful Pet Memorial. At EverAfter, we’ve developed the Essence of Life Process™, a pioneering technique that transforms a small amount of a pet’s ashes into one-of-a-kind memorial artwork.
Meet John and Lisa Bryson, founders of Tranquil Tails. Learn how the Tranquil Tails diffuser works to calm our pets. The pads are infused with pheromone isolates that mimic calming scents released while mammals nurse their young. https://tranquiltails.us
Courtney Ryan with the Park City Chamber of Commerce talks about this incredible little vacation spot. Park City, Utah, or as locals affectionately call it, Bark City, is a great place to visit with Fido. With trails and pet-friendly hotels along with a huge October HOWLoween event, Park City can’t be beat for rolling out the red carpet for Fido. https://www.visitparkcity.com/plan/dog-friendly-travel/
Dog Arthritis Injection Treatment Dr. Bob Menardi, Chief Veterinary Officer with Exubrion Therapeutics discusses the benefit of Synovetin OA®. Synovetin OA® targets dog arthritis at its source for up to one full year of pain relief. Synovetin OA® is a completely different arthritis treatment that acts on the driver of the disease itself—inflammation—not just symptoms. That means pain relief today that lasts up to one full year AND the potential to prevent future pain by delaying the joint damage that’s caused by inflammation as it gets worse over time. Dr. Menardi worked in private clinical pr
Aurora Velasquez from Best Friends Animal Society offers safety tips to help you beat the heat and stay safe this summer with your pets.
Enter your media darling for the chance to appear on Bark TV for their first Barkcadamy Awards Show. Nominations are now open for anyone and everyone to upload photos of their dogs at barktvdogs.com/awards through May 12. Categories for the first edition of the Barkademy Awards will include: Categories: · Pawwww! (cutest) · Bark of the Year (any sound will do) · Pup Culture (celebrity lookalike) · Twinning (owner lookalike) · Who's a Good Dog (best trick)
