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<< Previous   of   Next >>   ADVERTISEMENT   CONTACT THE HERALD Melanie Munk, Features Editor munk@heraldnet.com   Published: Saturday, July 4, 2009 Guides to local dog-friendly spots Dogs are veritable members of the family in many Northwest households. And who wants to leave a family member behind or, worse, boarded, during summer travel or while on business around town? "The Dog Lover's Companion to the Pacific Northwest" ($21.95) and "The Dog Lover's Companion to Seattle" ($17.95) are the go-to guides for people who want to take their best friends not just to parks -- though there are many listed in the books -- but also to shopping, lunch, pet-friendly hotels and wine tastings. New editions of both books are out now by Seattle-based dachshund lover Val Mallinson, who mentions a slew of dog-friendly haunts throughout Snohomish County in both books. The books are brought to you by Avalon Travel, the folks behind the excellent Moon Travel Guides. See www.avalontravelbooks.com for more information. -- Sarah Jackson, Herald Writer READER COMMENTS Be the first to comment. You must be a registered user and verify your e-mail address to post comments to blogs or articles on HeraldNet. To register, click here. To read other terms and conditions, click here. Log out

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