Pets that visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., already receive top treatment when they stay at one of the resort’s five kennels. Beginning in January, those kennels will be operated by Best Friends Pet Care Inc. The company plans to enhance existing facilities with a state-of-the-art boarding center designed to pamper cats and dogs, the Orlando Sentinel reports.
“We will be able to provide wonderful experiences for pets,” Dennis Dolan, president and CEO of Best Friends Pet Care Inc., said. Plans for the new boarding center include two-room suites with patios, equipped with elevated sleeping platforms. In the cat area, aquariums will provide entertainment for feline guests. Televisions will be available for viewing, too.
“A lot of people leave their televisions or radios on at home during the day to keep their pets company,” Debra Bennetts, Best Friends spokeswoman, said. “What we provide is luxury suites. It’s really for that person who wants to make sure that their pet is being pampered the way they get pampered at home.”
Best Friends Pet Care Inc. currently operates 44 boarding centers across the country. Most of the existing centers provide luxury services, including:
- Obstacle courses and exercise rooms
- Bottled water
- Special bedding
- Supervised socializing with other pets
- Scheduled cuddle time
Current boarding rates at Walt Disney World range from $10 to $15 per night, depending on the pet. New rates will go into effect when Best Friends Pet Care Inc. takes over in January.