Forget old-school boarding kennels – nowadays fur kids are taking their own first-class trips.
From pool and yoga classes to personal vacation homes with the works, brand-new and updated animal resorts are appearing around Australia, with some reserving out months beforehand throughout popular vacation durations.
Among the emerging significant gamers is Kip Happy Stays, which now runs boarding centers and dog daycare services in states throughout Australia.
“The demand for luxury dog-boarding services has increased dramatically over the last few years,” says Rachel Mager, boarding supervisor at Kip Adelaide Hills. “We’ve also seen an uptick in the number of extra services that customers are requesting, from bushwalks to one-on-one playtime with staff, to extra treats.”
And the indulging begins well prior to the animals reach their vacation location, with high-end style label Gucci just recently releasing its very first animal collection, consisting of a provider to carry your pooch or cat in design.
Dogue Country Retreat, Berrima, NSW
Massage, yoga, bootcamp, natural treatments – the list of activities for visitors at Dogue Country Retreat is as comprehensive as at any health resort. But – just like lots of visitors to the NSW Southern Highlands – among the most popular activities amongst Dogue visitors is merely unwinding in front of the fire. The retreat is housed on a 4ha vineyard property in Berrima. Guests can anticipate twice-daily strolls, hearty meals with homemade slow-cooked broth, suite accommodation and a lot of attention.
AAA Pet Resort, Gold Coast, Qld
VIPs (extremely crucial animals) are invited at AAA Pet Resort with the sort of vacation accommodation classifications much of us can just imagine on vacations – like the Presidential Suite, Queen’s and King’s Villas. With elegant surrounds consisting of chandeliers, lounge suites, television and toys, visitors in the swish suites can anticipate house maid service and twice-daily devoted play sessions with staff. Before you ask – no, this sort of royal treatment doesn’t come inexpensive. A personal remain in the King’s Villa comes at a rate – $195 a day, to be specific.
Rothwell Run, Little River, Vic
Everyone likes striking the swimming pool when they’re on vacations – specifically dogs. Rothwell Run’s devoted dog swimming pool, surrounded by attractive farmland and the You Yangs mountains, is a scene that might match any luxe vacation resort – it’s even included on the television program Australia’s Best Pools. Near Avalon Airport and en path to the Great Ocean Road, the advanced center opened in 2018 and includes large cat and dog suites with all-day indoor-outdoor gain access to, music and Televisions. Pets can be dealt with to pool swims, activity sessions, image shoots and grooming throughout their stay.
Kip Adelaide Hills, SA
Bushwalking experiences, water play, unwinding in high-end vacation home accommodation … a trip at Kip Adelaide Hills is filled with traditional vacation highlights – simply for animals. One of numerous recent openings throughout Australia for animal day care and boarding service Kip Happy Stays, the 8ha Brukunga property takes kennels to the next level.
There’s a door-to-door animal driver service, and the alternative to upgrade from a traditional room to high-end vacation home, total with personal outside yard, air-conditioning, television and single bed.
