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Chien-gri-La



'Imagine yourself curled up in a soft bed next to a crackling fire, being scratched behind the ears… you find a biscuit on your pillow and begin to drift off to the soft sounds of Mozart'…Where am I ? Chien-gri-La? Nope-Madison WI at Club Bow-Wow.

OK how about this - 'personal suite, platform bed, comforter, toys, TV/DVD, 2 walks, 1 forty minute jaunt to dog park, feedings, unlimited bottled water, climate controlled facility, daily maid service, 24 hour on site care'-I'm at home right? No, wait, there's no bottled water here. It's Philadelphia, at the Mazzu Hotel. Want 42 wooded acres to go with that ? Check in to the Top Dog Country Club in Minneapolis.

One more time-'Imagine going away to an exclusive resort with fresh ocean breezes, restorative pools, pure filtered water, and manicured lawns on five magnificent acres of countryside. You stroll through a grape arbor, past a tranquil koi pond, fountains and waterfalls, then go for a swim and bask in the sun all day while an enthusiastic staff caters to your every need. And it's all surrounded by the most glorious canyon views Southern California has to offer'. That's Canyon Ranch right? Where the celebrities go? Yes. Well not exactly. Its Canyon View Ranch

Luxury Market infiltrates pet industry. Check. Coming up next folks- reality TV.

From: A dog's life, upgraded by Carla Baranauckas