Community.
Friday, April 22, 2011 at 4:20PM
Community. Commitment. Care.
This is my response to the Boston Globe article.
For those of you who do not know the history of the Urban Hound Hotel, here is a little about me. I am an animal lover - not just dogs, but all animals. From Fred to Twinkie, from Tippy to Zoe, there were rabbits, kittens, and dogs. Rescued. Wanted. Loved. I wanted to give them the home that they deserved.
The driving force for the hotel is to design a place that all my clients will feel comfortable leaving their dogs while away. Many of these dogs are rescue dogs, dogs that need a little more love and attention. Dogs with families that want nothing more but the best - a home away from home. Is it a luxury facility? Absolutely. We thoughtfully designed a space for thirty-six dogs. We have a staff to dog ratio of one to eight. I believe that each and everyone of these dogs has earned the right to stay in a place that caters to them, that gives them care that they deserve.
Within this, we have created a community not just for the dogs but for the people that love them just as fiercely. Next month, we are launching a pilot program with the ARL. The Shelter Dog in Residence Program is designed to foster a shelter dog in the Urban Hound facilities. Room and board in a luxury suite. Training. Care. Food. You name it, they get it. Our goal is to create an opportunity for these animals to be placed in a loving home but to be a part of their growth and development as well.
This is my dream and our facilities allows me to put my dream into practice - to have the opportunity to help.
