January 27, 2015

Best pet-friendly hotels and holidays around Australia – Sunday Telegraph

 

top hotel choice for dog lovers

The Sunday Telegraph ESCAPE 25.01.15 COVER

Stay, boy, stay – ‘Escape’ Section

25 January 2015

Sometimes the dog or cat simply can’t join you on holiday. Dog owners can track down a minder living in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and various regional centres through findadogminder.com.au. Owners pay a subscription (from $55) to connect with minders who set their own fees (from $15 a night).

Another critter-sitter service is Mad Paws, which includes cat-minders; the service charges 15 per cent of minding fees.

Hanrob Pet Hotels cares for dogs and cats at facilities near Sydney and Melbourne airports, and has pet hotels in Sydney’s north and south. Standard dog accommodation costs from $33 a day, cats from $23, or splash out on a luxury stay, from $86 a day for dogs and from $29.50 for cats, which allows pets to watch their own television.

Hanrob offers a pet limo (price on application) that drops owners and their luggage at the airport before whisking the pet to its home away from home.

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Felicity Thompson

My name is Felicity Thompson and I grew up on a farm in Swan Hill. As a child, I loved animals and spent most of my free time caring for them. From horses to cats, dogs to sheep, they were all part of my life. My horse was named Sunshine and she was so gentle and kind – even as a young girl she could carry me around with ease! My dog was Max, a loyal and faithful companion who always had my back. I now write articles for pet blogs and websites. I'm passionate about helping people care for their animals in the best way possible – from providing proper nutrition to offering emotional support.