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October/November
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2009
Discover Our State
C
at condos, doggie
suites, covered patios,
private potties, drinks
at "yappy hour" –
some human getaways
don't have it so good.
The American Pet Products
Manufacturers Association estimates
that 71 million U.S. households own
pets. That breaks down to about 4
million pets in North Carolina alone, a
lot of animals to be fed, watered, cared
for and, yes, pampered.
All of this pampering has spawned
pet resorts, sites which cater to two
A DOG SEND
Posh pet resor ts
give owners
options when
traveling
BY SK IP M A LO N E Y
Above | Pets are living the good life at the many dog and cat resorts open for pampering
here in North Carolina. Hannah relaxes at the Fayetteville Pet Resort.
Left | Witjie, a West Highland terrier, lounges in one of the resort's private rooms.