Hotel reservation, check. Perfect outfit, check. Spa appointment, check.
But wait, it’s not a Valentine’s Day gift for you or your significant other ¬- it’s for your dog.
“We are completely booked the weekend of Valentine’s Day,” said Jimmy Adams, owner of the Ark Pet Spa & Hotel, which boards no more than 100 dogs and had to start a waiting list for slots.
With Valentine’s Day falling this weekend, some area pet hotels are reporting an increase in business as couples look to spend quality time together and board their dogs for a night or two. Dogs often require more supervision than cats, which accounts for the high number of dogs being boarded, local hotels said.
Offering boarding for Valentine’s Day for the first time, The BarkMore Pet Hotel & Daycare had suites booked almost to capacity, including both VIP suites, manager Heather Greer said.