Pet Care, Luxury Pet Hotel Industry Rapidly Growing

While the housing industry may have gone to the dogs, the housing market for the dogs is rapidly growing, with the boom in the industry being luxury pet hotels which offer everything in pet care from dog day care to extended penthouse stays for your pet. The economic downturn has actually brought on the rapid growth in the pet care industry. People love their pets, and while they may have to downsize their living accommodations to stay afloat financially, people are not going to let their pets feel the pinch of it. The amenities at these luxury pet hotels sound very much like the amenities offered at five star human resorts; flat screen TV, air conditioning, aromatherapy, oil massages, facial masks, all natural organic cuisine and flushable waste management.

A far cry from boarding kennels that feature concrete floors that are hosed down and chain length fencing that offer a room with a view, the penthouses in these luxury pet hotels feature Parisian themed rooms and textured leather couches. The dog penthouses have in room cameras so the dog owner can log in any time they want and see how their pet is doing.

The price tag for all these luxury accommodations for your pet is $45 per day, $1,350 per month. That's more than a month's rent for a two bedroom apartment in many areas of our nation.

The newest pet hotel opened recently in Corona, CA., The Pet Chalet, which offers all of the above mentioned amenities to pamper your pet. According to Judy Ettinger, Pet Chalet spokesperson, the latest trend is green for these luxury pet hotels.

There are a variety of reasons that pet owners send their pets to these luxury pet hotels, most reasons are based in the fact that people are viewing their pets as an integral part of their family and want their pet to receive the same treatment as any other family member.

The booming pet care industry offers everything from dog spas for the pampered pooch, dog day care for owners who work or just want to socialize their pet, to extended pet stays for vacationers or pet owners that have had to downsize and no longer have the home accommodations previously enjoyed by their pet.