The Wright Pet Resort

The Wright Pet Resort offers dog boarding in Pottsville, PA, plus separate cat boarding, from its location at 221 PA-183. Dogs stay in resort-style suites large enough to hold more than one dog from the same household, so families with two or three dogs can keep them together. Cats board in their own building, in a quiet room off the main office.

Services and amenities

• 15 large dog runs and 10 small dog runs, with the large runs opening to private outdoor space through dog doors
• 9 cat condos in a building separate from the dogs
• Heated and air-conditioned buildings, plus an expanded outdoor play area
• Supervised play groups sorted by size and weight
• Bathing, nail trims, and medication administration

What sets it apart

Capacity is 25 pets, which keeps the operation small. Before a dog joins a play group it gets a temperament test, and staff stay with the group the whole time it runs. Dogs go out about five times a day, with the first trip outside between 6:30 and 7 a.m. Every dog is given a sturdy Kuranda bed and a blanket, and cats get a padded bed along with litter and a litter box. Medications can be given during a stay, including insulin injections for diabetic pets, and the business is owned by a veterinary technician.

Rates and booking

One dog is $38 a day. Two dogs sharing a run are $35 each, and three sharing are $32 each, provided there is no food aggression. Cat boarding is $17 a day, or $15 per cat when two or more share. A bath is included after a stay of 10 days. Reservations are made by phone at (570) 739-7683, and proof of current vaccinations has to be faxed or emailed before arrival. From Memorial Day through Labor Day and on holidays, stays are charged at a three-day minimum, and deposits may be required.