Scientific data has yet to show when exactly our pets became such a weirdly integral part of our lives. Obviously, the day to day tending to their needs and enjoyment of their company has always been part of the gig. It feels like over the last 20 years, pets have become entrenched familial units, often proving more demanding than a spouse or child. But alas, we love them, and they deserve the best.
Oh, heaven for dogs
Petaluma’s Dairy Dell has you covered for pet pampering. Billed as “A Doggie Dude Ranch & Training Center,” the large farmstead sits in the scenic countryside just outside of Petaluma on Old Adobe Road. What’s impressive about Dairy Dell is they have a little something for all types of dogs.
Is your dog a social butterfly that loves running with the pack? Cool, they’re an ideal candidate for the “Bunk House.” Keep in mind, if you merely think your pooch is the life of the party but they’re actually a little stinker, they may be moved over to “Miss Kitty’s Private Suites,” which is also a choice you can make before drop off.
However, perhaps the coolest option at Dairy Dell is their “Little Houses on the Dairy,” private luxury suites for dogs that were put together by Tuff Shed sales and design consultant Jayson Blakley at the Rohnert Park Tuff Shed location.
Described as “peaceful and lovely, and especially good for dogs that may get a bit stressed in a noisier kennel environment,” the amenities include a place away from the louder kennel, in an 8×12 private room with heating and air conditioning, an attached observation deck/shaded porch, 24/7 background music and a relaxing play yard with canine grass and neighbors next door.
Blakley worked with Dairy Dell to bring this idea to life. He said the challenges included “making it attractive and appealing to the eye, but also functional for staff, and accessibility for staff to care for their doggie guests with multiple entry points.” Blakley added that the challenge was also that they needed to be “comfortable with plenty of room for sleeping and a level of comfort for multiple dogs staying together.”
More at dairydell.com.
You’ve got to be kitten me right now
Do you have a cat that takes it personally if you dare go out of town? Perhaps the thought of leaving your feline friend home alone makes you less likely to go anywhere? Fear no more, as Kitty Charm School has you covered.
Located in Mill Valley and established in 2006, Kitty Charm School is more than just a hotel for cats; it’s also a clean, spacious and thoughtful place to leave your cat for a day of relaxation and fun or a little private vacay while you’re out in the world. At KCS, each cat’s needs, be they medical, environmental or social, are taken into account. They also offer cat sitters for those who would prefer their cat stay home while they’re away. Plus, come on, Kitty Charm School is just a fantastic name.
More at kittycharmschool.com.
