This advertorial for New Orleans’ premier society glossy, St. Charles Avenue, was one that hit close to home. Having done research on suitable places for pets to stay on a personal level, it felt great to be able to share my findings with other who might need that information when it comes to their four-legged family.

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Jazz Fest is over and you know what that means—time to whip out those swimsuits and dust off those cameras; another year has passed us by and it’s time to think about summer vacation plans! Recession or not, peak traveling season’s here and arrangements must be made, including those for your four-legged family members who must sit and stay in New Orleans during your hiatus from real life. However, making plans for your dog doesn’t have to mean just hiring a dog-walker to come check in on Spot a few times a day.  A growing trend has recognized that the level of attention and stimulation needed by your pet may exceed these basic daily stops, and dog-boarding establishments have been popping up all over metropolitan New Orleans. Now, taking a human holiday doesn’t necessarily mean your pet can’t take a break from a dog’s life; socialization-focused care has become widely available, putting all the old worries and risks to rest.

You would think that the services of a professional boarder would be costly, but it’s actually remarkably affordable in this city. Compared to places like Chicago and New York, the average price per night is actually at least a good third less than what you’d pay elsewhere for similar quality of care, including supervised play areas, private spaces, and on-demand webcam access—all day, every day …

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