Dog Life

In a world filled with parenting role models like Homer Simpson (doh!) and Jon Gosselin (yikes), perhaps it’s little wonder that today’s parents find themselves turning to unconventional sources of inspiration.

Barbie and Ken are worse at keeping their dogs than Jon and Kate.

Actress, Dancing with the Stars alum, and country music sensation with her lovely Lexi

Sniffed out: the city’s best ideas for a full day of doggie nirvana. Herewith, the top dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, shops, and outdoor spots in Vancouver—home of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Pass on the latté and instead give a couple of dollars to one of these worthy organizations. Or, in lieu of a material gift, donate in the name of a friend who has everything. A few bucks can go a long way!

When a little boy named Leo came home from school, he couldn’t stop talking about the wonderful Border Collie that had visited his class that day. Despite being blind, Riddle could run and play and even fetch.

When Genevieve Montcombroux was growing up in Paris, she dreamed of living in Canada’s North. Some called it a childhood fantasy, but at the age of 10, Montcombroux knew it would happen the moment she picked up Boreal, a book by French ethnologist and explorer Paul-Emile Victor.

The 21st century hunt for treasure

You’ve heard of Tupperware—now meet Pupperware! That’s right
folks, and it’s coming straight to your house.

Sniffed out: the city’s best ideas for a full day of doggie nirvana.
Herewith, Washington's top dog-friendly hotels, restaurants, shops, and outdoor spots.