ONLY THE FINEST FOR FIDO

Tongues (and tails) were definitely wagging as Walt Disney World Resort opened the doors to its newest addition: Best Friends Pet Care.

Billed as a "luxury pet resort," this pet kennel facility is definitely more luxurious than any I've ever seen. (More after the break)




The new digs for dogs range from a standard suite that is all indoors to a VIP (Very Important Pet) suite that has a 16x9 tiled bedroom, raised platform bed, flatscreen TV and a private, covered outdoor play area.

You can treat your dogs to add-ons such as a playgroup ($15), an ice cream break ($4) or a bedtime story ($6).

Although this pet resort is run by Best Friends and not by Disney, there are Disney touches everywhere. Pluto's paw print graces the front lobby. Lady and the Tramp was being shown on the TVs in the dog suites during my visit, and I'm told that the bedtime stories read to dogs feature 101 Dalmations in heavy rotation.

A 25,000-square foot dog park includes grassy areas and water sprays for puppy play, as well as benches where owners can come to sit and visit with their pets.