This from the "I could have used this" file....USA Today reports on a new travel trend spotted at some of the country's largest airports: 24 hour pet hotels within close proximity to your departure gate! Currently in existence in Jacksonville, New Orleans and Portland, Oregon, these round the clock boarding facilities eliminate the day-before-take-the-dog-to-the-kennel drill and most boast services that even Miss Phoebe would endorse--beds, non-caged rooms and in-ground swimming pools!
The two biggest operators seem to be Paradise 4 Paws and Pet Paradise and they charge anywhere from $30 to $70 depending on the perks. Paradise 4 Pets is due to open next month near Chicago O'Hare and will have a 22 spot parking lot on site so that customers can take the airport shuttle directly after dropping off Fido.
Pet Paradise already has two locations within a mile of the airports in Jacksonville, Florida and New Orleans and boasts a bevy of pampering services including a dog-bone shaped swimming pool and web cams that let owners check on their "offspring." Not to be outdone, Paradise 4 Pets plans to install flat screen TVs on which pets can watch DVDs of their families.
Got to admit, you can't beat the convenience. My pampered pooches usually stay home with a dog sitter or two but they might like the option of staying in a hotel every once a while--as long as there was room service!
Speaking of which, if anyone knows of any chefs who cook for their pets, please leave me a comment. Phoebe's birthday is coming up......
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