One alternative to leaving your pets behind with friends or neighbors when you travel is to take them to a pet hotel. The city you’re going to may not have a pet-friendly hotel that will accommodate you and your pets. A pet hotel is dedicated to going beyond being just “pet friendly”. Here are 5 benefits you can expect from most pet hotels:
- Daily Walks
One of the best benefits offered by pet hotels is a pet walking service. You won’t have to worry about your pet not getting enough exercise, and this eliminates concerns about hiring a pet walker and giving them entrance into your apartment while you’re gone.
- Nutritious Meals
Pet hotels offer high quality, nutritious pet meals throughout the day. Even if you were to find a pet friendly hotel where you’re going, you would have to pack food and find time to give it to them. Some pets have dietary and health problems, which requires you to cook meals. A pet hotel can take care of that according to your specifications. In addition to meals, they also offer pet snacks, catnip and treats.
- Real-time Status Check via Internet
No, your pets don’t have Internet access. However, you’ll be able to view your pets over the Internet. Not all pet hotels offer this service. If you’re concerned about that, and want the ability to see what’s happening with your pets, then only book a hotel that has this capability.
- Playtime
When you travel and leave your pets alone in the apartment, they’re not getting attention from you. This can lead to mischief on their part, and you could return to a torn up apartment. That’s why some people opt to place their pet in a pet hotel during their travels. The hotel attendants play with and entertain your pets, while you’re gone. This keeps the pets happy, gives them the attention they want, and they won’t have an urge to destroy your belongings when you return home
- Variety of Pets Accepted
A major benefit to consider is that pet hotels house a variety of pets. A skilled staff can make sure that your pet is properly cared for, whereas a neighbor may not be able to.