The 2009 top pet-friendly picks are in! Every year,
Animal Fair®* magazine chooses a handful of canine-friendly companies for the Five Dog Bone Awards. The winning selections are made based on the results of a readership survey. Also helping in the final winners’ selection is Lucky Diamond, a purebred rescued Maltese, and Lucky’s companion, Wendy Diamond,
Animal Fair’s Editor-in-Chief.
For more information, visit animalfair.com
Select a category:
most pet-friendly airline: JetBlue Airlines
Congratulations to JetBlue! Pets and their two-legged friends love the JetBlue JetPaws pet program and travel guide that provides customers with everything they need to bring their furry friend along for the ride. For more information, visit jetblue.com.
most pet-friendly automobile: Toyota Venza
The Toyota Venza takes the prize—in its debut year! With its large cargo capacity and rear hatch for easy loading and lounging, the Venza will easily become your pet’s favorite new hangout vehicle, so get ready to cruise!
most pet-friendly destination: Washington, D.C.
Our nation’s capital is a highly cultural and historic gateway for owners and their pets. The Washington, D.C. destination will fill your day trips with pet-friendly galleries, restaurants, doggie bakeries, boutiques, hotels, salons, monuments and museums.
most pet-friendly hotel: The Ritz Carlton, New Orleans, LA
Just one block away from the internationally recognized Bourbon Street, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is a top dog establishment! It’s a 5-bone hotel and will leave you and your pet feeling truly treated! For more information, visit ritzcarlton.com/neworleans.
most pet-friendly product: MBT Shoes & Boots
And the prize goes out to the "anti-shoe," MBT! By combining balance, comfort and style into their line of "Physiological Footwear," MBT has made strides—pun intended—among pet lovers. For more information, visit swissmasaius.com.
most pet-friendly resort: Grove Isle Hotel & Spa, Miami, FL
Combine tranquility with two-of-you pet time at the Grove Isle Hotel & Spa in Miami! With 20 beautiful acres of private land located just minutes from Miami Beach, it’s no surprise it’s this year’s getaway of choice. Dogs are eagerly treated with royalty at this resort. Visit groveisle.com for more.
most pet-friendly shelter: The SPCA of Texas
This shelter is recognized by our readers for their constant dedication and loving devotion to all animals in need of rescue. Comprised of two facilities, the SPCA of Texas is responsible for providing over 9,000 pets a year with loving homes. For more information visit spca.org.
*Mars, Incorporated is not associated with these brands. They are registered trademarks of their respective owners.