Happiness Unleashed
ARTICLE LAURI GROSS PHOTOGRAPHY MATT MENDELSOHN
THE OLDE TOWNE PET RESORT WEBSITE SAYS THEY HAVE THOUGHT OF EVERYTHING SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO. And they aren’t kidding. It is doubtful that you—or your dog or cat—could dream up a better pet resort than this one. Luxury accommodations? Check. Playground equipment? Definitely. Back-up generators? Of course. And we’re just getting started. Speaking of getting started, a visit to the Olde Towne Pet Resort (with locations in Sterling, North Bethesda and Springfield) starts with an interview so the staff gets to know each fourlegged and two-legged client. This helps the team assess each dog’s personality to ensure the best outcome if the dog is in playgroups with other dogs or if the dog needs special attention during thunderstorms, for instance. The low pet-to-staff ratio means plenty of personal attention for each guest, whether they are staying in one of the facility’s classic, premiere, five-star or luxury suites. Certain suites allow pet owners to check up on their pets in real time via webcams. In the cattery, the felines can watch fish on TV. All the dogs’ suites are spacious and have solid walls between them, with glass fronts. All have self-filling water stations for a steady supply of cold, fresh, filtered water. A hospital-grade air filtration system and 24/7 staffing provide even more comfort and security. Even more than the safety, cleanliness and security, the dogs love the fun. “We offer five-star care and four-paw fun,” says Robyn Leenaerts, vice president of Marketing at the Olde Towne Pet Resort. She says their clients tell them, “Short of themselves, no one cares for their pets like we do.” When pets go home, she says, “They are exhausted from having so much fun.” “It’s crucial to the well-being of a dog to socialize,” Robyn says. “We are very careful. We test every
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Potomac Lifestyle | August 2019
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