28 May,2009 07:51 AM IST | | Soumya Mukerji
Thinking of adopting a pooch, but can't figure where to leave it when on job or holiday?A designer dog daycare centre comes calling in the capital
Alas, most of the capital's offices still don't entertain four-footed friends, so what if they're man's best. Bosses are enough for the barking, and subordinates, for the desperate yelps.
What's really not enough is the number of pet boarding centres we have here, but thankfully, the count just went up by one.
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"To tell you the truth, I came up with the place only because I had 10 furries and wanted more, but my dad said I couldn't, till I built myself a kennel colony," smiles
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Sonya Kochchar, the 29-year-old owner, who's primarily a wedding planner . Selfishness can, after all, lead to social service sometimes!u00a0
Taking a bow (wow): Sonya's dogged determination turned her family farmhouse into a dream daycare within a span of just five months.
Today, it has two stylish swimming pools one for pups and the other for big dogs, air-conditioned lodging cabins for 15-20 pets, grooming and feeding facilities and a heap of hi-tech toys to boast of.
Apart from a sick bay and isolated areas for infected visitors, a vet is available 24X7 on call, they assure.
The team of caretakers and trainers are all ex-Army dog squad members, so you know your naughty one is in safe hands.
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Dogs can be dropped for a day, night, weekends, or even over a fortnight, with everything, including supplemental needs, taken care of.
Mating matters can be discussed, too. Need testimony? Just four days from its launch, the booking registers read 'full' till July.u00a0u00a0u00a0
It's a dog's life... And you'd envy it. No leashes, bars or cubbyholes, lavish therapies, free check-ups, wild walks through lush greens... your pup couldn't ask for more.
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Want to shower some serious pampering? Allow expert consultants from brands like Pedigree and Royal Canin to show you the way.
And while the session is in progress, the cuddly clan can enjoy a game of softball with pals, indulge in butterfly chasing and cosy up with other cutesies. Finally, your puppy has a reason to dance, saala!
Canine Elite
Where: Next to Ahimsa Sthal, MG Road
Ring: 9871397179
Prices: Rs 1,000 per day for six days Rs 750 per day for seven to 15 days Rs 500 per day for over 15 days
(Inclusive of food)