Posted on July 6th, 2011
You know you want to take that trip to see Grandma this summer, but where to put your furry friend always fumbles our plans. Make your barking bestie a reservation for luxury with one of Orlando’s creme de la creme pet resorts or pet sitters and ease on down the road…guilt free.
Written by Jenny Fauser
Get Lei’d
Dogs are such a wonderful source of peace and love in our lives. Return the favor and book them a vacation at Luna’s Pet Luau, a full-service doggy care center, offering day care, overnight stays, grooming and taxi services. With a focus on creating a canine social utopia. Luna’s believes in the promise of a balanced and well-behaved pet. 5009 E. Colonial Dr., Orlando 407-601-4900 www.lunaspetluau.com
VIP Suites
Lavished in luxury, The Dog Mahall & Cats 2 offers four-legged guests a luxurious, peaceful stay in your choice of uniquely themed VIP suites, luxury suites and cat town homes. Amenities include a meet-and-greet facility. Pricsilla’s Salon and Day Spa, room service, daily maid, laundry service and on-site fitness center with personal fitness coaching. (Bummer this place doesn’t take humans!) 6457 Hazeltine National Dr., Ste. 140, Orlando 407-812-9989 www.thedogmahall.com
Disney-fied
No need to leave your prized pet home on your next staycation with The Mouse. Best Friends Pet Care, at Disney, offers your furry babies the kind of luxury star pets like Pluto are used to. Including doggy-friendly amenities such as VIP suites, flat screen TV’s, a water park and a bed time story; this is one pet hotel your pooch won’t want to leave. Cat, bunnies, fish, hamsters, and reptiles welcome too. 2510 Bonnet Creek Pkwy., Lake Buena Vista, 877-4-WDW-PETS wdw.bestfriendspetcare.com
All-Inclusive
Unlike typical kennels where pets can see each other through the cages, The Parc Pet Suites, Sports & Spa has low walls so they can’t see their neighbors but they can see the humans walking by; reducing their stress (and in turn their barking). The luxury suites are decorated like a house, making your puppy’s stay quiet and relaxing - just like home. Walking, feeding and indoor/outdoor social playtime is all included in the cost. You even get an adorable “report card” at the end of their stay that includes photos of them playing with their buddies. Pining over your pooch? You’re in luck! The Parc even has TVs and webcams so you can catch a glimpse from your iPhone while sitting at the beach. 700 N. U.S. Hwy. 17-92, Longwood 407-332-7272 www.parcpet.net
Warm Hearts and Cold Noses Pet Sitting
Using Warm Hearts and Cold Noses Pet Sitting helps maintain a routine for your pet, thus avoiding a stress on little Enzo while you’re away. Warm-hearted pet sitters, Denise or Danice, conduct a complimentary consultation prior to your departure. Covering routine, needs and nuances of your pet, gives these ladies glean key knowledge needed for a seamless temporary transition. While you’re gone the stellar sitters will walk, talk and play with your pet (not to mention feed him, “fetch” your mail and newspaper and rotate your lights and blinds). Administering meds is a non-issue; these gals are certified in pet first aid by the American Red Cross. (Who knew the Red Cross offered that!?) Denise: 407-421-4757, Danice: 407-489-1344 www.warmheartspetsitting.com
Above & Beyond Pet Sitting Services
This owner-operated, in-home, pet sitting service offers locals an affordable alternative to kennel boarding. With a degree in Psychology, owner, “Dodie” Stevens may therapize your dog, but you can be rest assured that he’ll be happier than the Kibbles & Bits pooch … and he won’t even have to “tell her about his mother.” This pet-lovin’ peep will not only take care of your critters, but she offers to take care of you with a la carte services such as errand running, light office tasks and even waiting for the cable guy. Recommended by Casselberry veterinarian, Dr. Richard Hill, its name says it all; this place really goes above and beyond the call of duty. 407-252-3143 www.petsittersorlando.com
Animal Companion Pet Sitting Service
This service “paws it forward,” requiring all of its caregivers to volunteer in the pet community at local no-kill rescues or participate in pet-related charitable/education events. The sitters are lifetime animal lovers, having pets of their own and posses a wealth of smarts in ownership, training and nutrition. Pet First Aid/CPR certified, doling out the doggie drugs is a no brainer for this crew. They’ll be a companion to practically any type of animal-sans the venomous kind, or the kind that require a live rodent diet. Ick. We don’t blame them! 321-287-4783 www.animalcompanionpetsitting.com
