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1st Annual Five Dog Bone AwardsAnimal Fair MagazineAnimal Fair, the nation’s largest lifestyle quarterly for pets and animal lovers, will be honoring some of the nation’s top pet friendly companies with the Five Dog Bone Awards. They will announce the annual winners in their spring issue. The five recipients will be recognized for their exceptional hospitality and services, symbiotic ambiance, cheerful atmosphere and superb cleanliness. Each product was chosen for its travel friendliness and overall sense of grooming and style. The categories are: Most Pet Friendly Product, Most Pet Friendly Hotel, Most Pet Friendly Animal Shelter, Most Pet Friendly Airline and Most Pet Friendly Destination. Lucky Diamond, media star, a purebred rescued Maltese and one of America’s most traveled pets, heads The Five Dog Bone Award commission. Lucky and her loyal companion, Wendy Diamond, Editor in Chief of Animal Fair Magazine, have been working diligently all year reviewing each category with the utmost canine scrutiny. She is an extremely accomplished pooch that looks upon her position as an experience, an escape and often times a necessity. “According to Lucky, it is a ‘dog eat dog’ world out there and it has been her duty to inspect, report and award these top-level pet friendly companies,” says Diamond Diamond offers, “Lucky is Animal Fair’s expert aficionado of canine luxuries. Her opinion is highly valued among pet owners and pets alike. She has been featured on E! Entertainment, VH1, CBS, NBC, MTV, and Extra! Animal Fair and Lucky are excited to honor these exceptional recipients.” Most Pet-Friendly Product: The winner is Origins. In 1999, Origins introduced a line of pet care products. This year they are being honored for their Silky Coat Dog Shampoo. With scents of lavender and citronella, this gentle lather manages to silken all dog coat textures while providing moisture for the dry, scaly skin. Not to mention it’s protection against fleas, which Lucky would agree are the most unpleasant “accessory” for any pet. Thanks to Origins, pets can rid their coats of unwanted intruders and beautify themselves all in one shampooing. Most Pet-Friendly Hotel: The winner is St. Regis Los Angeles. The minute a pet’s paw hits the plush carpet of the St. Regis hotel suites, they will run to the custom-made mahogany bed of soft pillows and cushions. Dogs feast on the finest food and hydrate themselves with the freshest Evian water. Dogs can lounge poolside with attendants, stroll around the gardens and stay as a guest with no extra charge to their human companions. Most Pet-Friendly Resort: The winner is Las Ventanas al Paraiso. Located in Los Cabos, Mexico, the resort is a dream where a dog can travel to escape from it all. This window of paradise is nestled upon white sand dunes and crystal blue waters. Dogs can enjoy sunlit suppers of Rin Tin Tin (shredded braised beef and steamed rice) on their private patio or gaze through a personal telescope. The day’s activities may include lounging on a private beach and napping in a private dog cabana where Doggie Delights are served (a selection of beef jerky, rawhides and doggy chews). And for those canines on a special diet, the full time chef can prepare made–to-order meals anytime of the day. Throughout their stay, dogs are pampered with stress-reducing neck massages, full body massages and, of course, top quality grooming. Most Pet-Friendly Animal Shelter: The winner is the Humane Society of New York, which has a fantastic, friendly and caring staff. They provide emotional support for rescued pets by motivating them with rooftop runs and offer various physical activities. They spend quality time with the animals to promote healthy, trustful relationships with humans. Before any animal leaves the shelter, Bill Berloni, the Society’s Director of Dog Training, will conduct a full evaluation of the pet and their relationship with the potential guardians to ensure that the pet receives the proper care and attention it needs to have a happy life with its new family. Most Pet-Friendly Airline: The winner is FinnAir. When jet-setting for business and pleasure, dogs can rely on Finn Airline (airborne yacht if you will). Small pets that can be placed in a carrier have the luxury of traveling beside their owner, enjoying movies and views from above throughout the flight. Plus, as long as the pet abides by the rules and buckles up during take off and landing, he/she can enjoy the comfort of his/her companion’s lap. Most Pet Friendly Destination: The winner is St. Petersburg, Russia. In 2003, Lucky was greeted with a dog key to the city, where she was free to roam amongst her Russian canine companions. Lucky dined at the finest restaurant and was even invited to attend the Philharmonic. Animal Fair magazine’s mission is to create an entertaining lifestyle magazine aimed at stylish and socially conscious animal lovers and pet owners. The magazine combines celebrity profiles, topics on fashion, design, travel and entertainment, reviews on the latest in chic and practical cruelty-free animal products, veterinarian advice, sensational portfolios from top photographers, book reviews and consumer essays. Edited by Dave Shultz |
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