Marsing, ID – FIDO Friendly is the only magazine dedicated to the Travel & Lifestyle of our canine friends and according to APPA, (American Pet Products Association) spending on pets has increased from $34 billion in 2004 to $47.4 billion now, partly because people are spending more to travel with their pets. The Travel Industry Association of America says 78% of the pets taken on vacation are dogs, with cats coming in second at 15%.

Now in our 10^th year, each bimonthly issue of FIDO Friendly includes hotel and destination reviews along with health and wellness topics, dog training advice and the latest fashion trends. Our pack of experts scours the latest in Fido trends, topics, places to explore and health issues canine guardians can’t ignore.

Susan Sims (Publisher), Nicholas Sveslosky (Editor in Chief), and Carol Bryant (Social Media Director and Writer/Blogger) are available for interviews on any dog-related travel topics as well as dog training advice, trends, dog news, and health/wellness/fashion issues for Fido.

These three experts have appeared in various media outlets and welcome the opportunity for interviews in various media forms. Please let me know if you would like to interview any of our experts.

ABOUT SUSAN SIMS, PUBLISHER, FIDO FRIENDLY MAGAZINE: Publisher and co-founder Susan Sims travels extensively with her husband and rescue dog Junior in order to sniff out hotels for purpose of review. For the past ten years, Sims prides herself in locating properties that not only allow dogs, but roll out the red carpet for our furry best friends by providing pet amenities and when possible, in-room dining for Fido.  Recently Sims founded the annual month long pet adoption event: Get Your Licks on Route 66.  Along with North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest no-kill animal shelter, the Get Your Licks on Route 66 pet adoption tour starts this year in Chicago on September 10th and with a 40-foot climate controlled bus, the tour will stop at local animal shelters and take pets to high-visible venues for adoption. Sims can also be heard on her radio program and podcasts on Animal Radio and Pet Life Radio.

ABOUT NICHOLAS SVESLOSKY, EDITOR IN CHIEF, FIDO FRIENDLY MAGAZINE: Editor and co-founder Nicholas Sveslosky along with his steady travel partner, black Lab Tasha, prides himself in seeking Fido-friendly destinations where adventure is part of the package. He feels inspired to help people learn about different destinations where they can travel with their dogs and lives the great life in Washington state by kayaking and hiking with his faithful companion. Sveslosky has knowledge of flying Fido and is the go-to guy on how to prepare dogs for travel. Sveslosky can be heard on Animal Radio and commenting about dog travel on local television affiliates.

ABOUT CAROL BRYANT, SOCIAL MEDIA/PR DIRECTOR, WRITER/BLOGGER, FIDO FRIENDLY MAGAZINE: As the Social Media and Public Relations Director for FIDO Friendly magazine, Carol has traveled with dogs for over 15 years. Taking the road less traveled, her stories merge humor with colorful commentary. Dogs to digital, fashion to Fido, canines to career certification, Carol is diverse and current. Balancing heels with hiking boots is no easy task, but Carol wears the style with ease. Find her features in FIDO Friendly, fashion magazines, and in fiction competitions. Carol is responsible for unleashing the FIDO Friendly blog and developing our social media relationships. Guest speaking and radio interviews available as well.