Airport Pet Hotels
Many pet owners enjoy traveling with their pets. Sometimes we must
kennel our pet as it’s not feasible or practical to take Fido or Fluffy
with us, especially when we fly. So what's a pet owner to do? For the ultimate in convenience and luxury for air travelers, check
out one of the growing number of airport pet hotels. Catering to the
pampered pet whose owner wants only the highest quality, yet affordable
pet accommodations, airport pet hotels are an innovative concept that is
growing in popularity. Imagine parking your car and dropping off your
pet at a single convenient location near an airport, after which you are
immediately shuttled directly to the terminal. When you return from your
trip, you can catch a shuttle back to the pet hotel facility at any hour
of the day or night. No more waiting until the next day to pick up your
pet!
What if your pet is traveling without you and needs a layover for a
day or two before their next flight? Then be sure to check out airport
pet hotels. Some facilities--such as Pet Paradise Resorts facilities in
Houston, Jacksonville, New Orleans, and Charlotte--can accommodate pets
traveling without their owners. As long as arrangements are made in
advance, these facilities will pick up your pet after the first leg of
their trip, board them for as long as necessary, and deliver him safely
to the terminal for their next flight.
US cities with airport pet hotels include Jacksonville, FL, Houston,
TX, Charlotte, NC, New Orleans, LA, Chicago, IL, Minneapolis-St. Paul,
MO, Atlanta, GA, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR. Although airports in
Dallas, Denver, Louisville, and Miami have all considered on-site pet
boarding facilities, Southwest Florida International Airport near Fort
Myers, Florida is the only domestic airport that is currently moving
ahead with plans for a new facility.
Airport pet hotels generally offer cage-free boarding, supervised
doggy playtime, and real-time web cam access so traveling pet owners can
check in on their pets. Other amenities at an additional cost might
include spa services, pool playtime, doggy or kitty treats, grooming,
vet visits, dog training, daycare, or private suites equipped with
flat-screen TVs. Since our feline friends prefer quieter environments,
airport pet hotels usually house cats in kitty condos that are separated
from their canine counterparts.
These convenient, affordable facilities are usually open 24/7 so pet
owners can easily coordinate drop-off and pick-up around their flight
schedules. Most offer parking and shuttle service to and from the
terminal. We recommend that potential airport pet hotel customers tour
the facility before making a reservation.
So next time you fly, why not make it easier on yourself and try out
an airport pet hotel? You will not only enjoy convenience and peace of
mind while you travel, but your pet will have lots of fun, too!
Current airport pet hotels:
Pet Paradise Resort
http://www.petparadiseresort.com
Locations at Jacksonville International Airport, Charlotte
International Airport, New Orleans International Airport, Houston-Bush
Intercontinental Airport, and Houston Hobby Airport.
All dogs are housed in spacious, climate-controlled indoor-outdoor
suites with automatically filled water bowls. Plush bedding and toys are
provided. Web cams are available to check on your pets. Your dog will
enjoy five playtimes a day, including a dip in the bone-shaped pool for
dogs aquatically inclined. Play areas are equipped with synthetic grass
to eliminate the need for pesticides. Luxury upgrades include the
Presidential Suite where your pet can view DVDs on a flat screen TV; ice
cream treats; extra playtime; and one-on-one play with a staff member.
Doggie daycare and grooming services are available.
Cats are housed in a separate area of the facility. Peaceful and
private 6-level cat condos have calming music piped in to create a
soothing, spa-like environment. Large condos are available to
accommodate cat families or individual cats that enjoy their space.
Plush bedding and toys are provided.
Parking and shuttle service varies by location. All facilities have
24/7 drop-off and pick-up and on-call veterinarian. All Pet Paradise
facilities are Category 3 Hurricane Safety rated. Boarding rates vary by
location, but range from $25-$35 per day for dogs and $18-$22 per day
for cats.
Paradise 4 Paws
http://www.paradise4paws.com/home.htm
Paradise 4 Paws is located at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.
This facility is staffed by American Boarding Kennel Association
certified professionals. Private state-of-the-art, climate-controlled
accommodations are large, clean, quiet, and well appointed with
comfortable bedding, soothing music, and soft lighting. Real-time web
cam access allows pet owners to monitor their dog or cat.
Dogs can enjoy a private suite that overlooks the play yard or pool,
or they can sleep in a slumber party lounge. Large indoor grass areas
for playtime, fully equipped with water hydrants. A bone-shaped pool
will keep your dog active and fit.
Cats have bungalows in a private gated community that are equipped
with window perches. There are personal aquariums in select suites to
satisfy feline curiosity. Cats also have access to the Adventure Jungle,
where they can explore and frolic. All cat bungalows overlook the
Adventure Jungle.
Parking and shuttle service is available. Pet pick-up and drop-off is
available from the terminal. Service is provided 24/7. Daycare, spa
services, dog training, massage therapy, pet portraits, and vet visits
are available at additional cost. Boarding rates range from $47-$60 per
day for dogs and $25-$35 per day for cats.
Airport Park ‘N Bark
http://www.airportparknbark.com/
Airport Park “N Bark is located near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta
International Airport.
This is a full service pet resort offering dog and cat boarding,
bathing and doggy daycare, and pet transportation (in partnership with
Pet Air Carrier.) Special packages--including playtime, cuddle time,
bedtime stories, and canine cinema--may be added to daily boarding rates
at an additional charge. Doggy luxury suites are available. Dogs are
taken outside a minimum of 3 times per day.
Additionally, On November 18, 2009, the airport opened an off-leash
dog park for its thousands of canine customers each year. The fully
fenced facility features flowers, grass, rocks, benches and two original
pieces of art to sniff and enjoy. This is a great stop off before you
and your pet board your flight.
Cat boarding includes one free playtime or lap session.
Parking and shuttle service is available as well as door-to-door pet
taxi service. Drop-off and pick-up 24/7 is by appointment only. Boarding
rates range from $23-$60 per day for dogs. Rate is $18 per day for cats.
Now Boarding
http://www.nowboardingpets.com/
Now Boarding is located adjacent to the Minneapolis-St. Paul
International Airport.
This facility is an affiliate of the Animal Humane Society. Net
proceeds support AHS core programs.
Climate-controlled dog suites with individual indoor and outdoor
runs. Every dog has 20-30 minutes of personal attention every day.
Amenities include pet bedding, relaxing music, glass windows, comfy
beds, and automatic water dishes. Doggy daycare, additional playtime,
pool playtime, spa services, dog training, grooming, ice cream treats,
and treat-filled Kongs available at extra charge.
Cats are housed in spacious condos. All cats are offered daily
playtime in the cat atrium where they can climb and explore.
Now Boarding can accommodate a limited number of small animals,
including rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, and birds.
Parking and shuttle service is available. Twenty four hour drop-off
and pick-up is provided. Boarding rates range from $29-$39 per day for
dogs. Cats are $19 per day and small critters are $10 per day.
AirPet Hotel
http://www.airpethotel.com/ AirPet Hotel is located near Portland
International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Dogs are boarded in individual kennels. Optional daily indoor group
playtime is available. Dogs are given multiple daily outdoor potty
break/exercise periods. Daycare, baths, and nail trims available.
Cats are housed in individual kennels with outdoor-view windows and
litterboxes.
Pet air cargo drop-off and pick-up service is available. You can
drop-off and pick-up 24/7, but reservations are required. Boarding rates
vary by location, but range from $30-$35 per day for dogs and $16-$18
per day for cats.
If you need to kennel your pets while you fly, airport pet hotels are
an alternative if you do not have a pet sitter or a local boarding
facility.