| Most people treat their dogs like members of the | | | | Traveling - If enjoying your pet at home is not |
| family. Gone are the days of tying up the family pet | | | | sufficient, a greater number of establishments are |
| in a drafty doghouse or the yard. Today, he gets his | | | | becoming dog-friendly. Travel guides and Web sites |
| own plush bed right in front of the fire or at the foot | | | | offer listings of U.S. and Canadian restaurants, stores |
| of his parents' bed. | | | | and hotels that welcome friends of the four-legged |
| According to the American Animal Hospital | | | | variety. Now your pet can also enjoy some time |
| Association (AAHA), pets in the U.S. are enjoying | | | | away from home. For more information check out |
| more attention and more material wealth than ever | | | | your Fort Collins Dog Friendly Guide. |
| before. However, pet products and other niceties are | | | | If you are not inclined or cannot take your beloved |
| only part of the story. Here's a look at some pet | | | | with you, you can board them at some posh |
| trends and establishments in the Fort Collins area. | | | | establishments while you are away. Camp Bow Wow |
| Pet Pampering - Many pet parents allow their | | | | and the Lazy Dog Ranch are great local choices to |
| four-legged loved ones to sleep in bed with them, or | | | | take care of your pet while you are away. |
| in an equally comfortable retreat. Posh blankets and | | | | Parade Your Pal - Each May the Loveland Lion Clubs |
| pet beds are what these friends need. Other owners | | | | hosts a popular Pet and Doll Parade that spotlights |
| celebrate their pets' birthdays. You can buy pet | | | | some pretty powerful and lovable area pets. For the |
| invitations, party-favors, cakes and great gifts to | | | | more active pet enthusiasts, they can participate in |
| mark their years. | | | | the Larimer Humane Society's annual Fire Hydrant 5k |
| Dressing up pets, particularly small dog breeds like | | | | walk /run fundraiser with hundreds of other local |
| Malteses, Yorkshire terriers, and Chihuahuas, is all the | | | | owners and pets. |
| rage -- especially among celebrities. From Halloween | | | | On a daily basis, humans proudly parade their pets |
| costumes to designer duds, these pets sometimes | | | | around the Promenade Shops at Centerra. If you are |
| have more elaborate wardrobes than some people. | | | | looking for other pet-friendly establishments, again |
| Just think of Tinker Bell, Paris Hilton's pampered pup. | | | | you can check out your City Guide. Of course, well |
| And don't forget about good food and grooming. | | | | behaved friends are preferred. So, visit Best Paws |
| Pets are enjoying nutritious, organic meals, fresh | | | | Forward if you need a little help whipping your dog |
| baked treats and lots of style. Some popular retailers | | | | into shape prior to introducing him to the public. |
| in Fort Collins include Poudre Pet and Feed Supply or | | | | Pets are part of the family now and it's important to |
| Wagz Pet Bowtique and Barkery. | | | | treat them as such. |