January 2024 Newsletter

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Second Home Has the Outdoor Space Your Dog Needs

TLC suites – special needs pets and why we love having them

There are so many great things about Second Home Pet Resort. Not only is it Arizona’s only all-suite mountain resort for pets, but we are also one of the few places around with more than an acre of yard space for your dog to stretch their legs and get out there to exercise.

While your dog is at our resort and in our care, they receive four potty breaks daily in an acre of yard space. Dogs spend time in our exercise yards where they can run and play to their heart’s delight. There’s no need to worry, because Second Home has 7-foot-high walls around the resort that keep even the largest of dogs safely enclosed. And, not to worry as someone is always watching over your dog during potty breaks and playtime.

The safety of your pets is of the utmost importance to the entire team at Second Home. While there, we treat your pets just like family. Not only are they safe in our play yards, but they are also equally as safe inside the resort. Inside the pet resort, we have several layers of interior doors, which assures that our boarding facility is even more secure than most private homes.

Your pets are in good hands here, and we take precautions to ensure they are safe at all times.


TLC suites – special needs pets and why we love having them

At Second Home Pet Resort we love our special needs pets, and we care for them just like we do any other pet. We are very proud of the level of care for all our pets, canine and feline, and that includes our special needs guests.

Our pet resort was designed to be able to care for special needs pets and includes special features and amenities that make it perfect for them. They include:

• 24-hour pet care
• TLC pet suites for geriatric, fragile, or sensitive dogs
• Free oral and topical medication administration

Our TLC Suite is designed especially for older pets, sensitive pets, or pets with special needs. Located in our TLC pavilion, there are only five suites, each measuring 4 ½’ x 8 ½’ in size. The suites are located away from the larger suite pavilions and a maximum of two dogs per suite, based on size, are allowed.

Not to worry, as your pet is under supervision because the TLC room is located directly off the main staff corridor with a full width viewing window. Staff members can check on your pet frequently throughout the day without your pet even knowing. All of our TLC suites include a comfortable bed along with a fleece cover for each pet in the suite.

December 2023 Newsletter

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Cats Enjoy Cat Penthouses at Second Home Pet Resort
Why It’s Best to Keep Your Cat Indoors


Cats Enjoy Cat Penthouses at Second Home Pet Resort

There is nothing quite like Second Home Pet Resort for your cats. When you are heading out of town, Second Home is the purr-fect spot for your feline family member to spend the night, or a couple nights. We have everything your cat needs and then some. For the finicky cat who has discriminating taste, Second Home has everything covered. First it starts in a dog-free section of the boarding facility. Yes, we love dogs, too, but cats will be pampered in their own area and enjoy a safe and relaxing personal environment. Second Home has Cat Penthouse Suites available for cats who love to live it up. The penthouses are spacious, four-level: 78 inches high by 40 inches wide by 32 inches deep. The suites even feature a private bathroom area on the lower level as well as a secret hiding spot, raised perches, cat toys (crinkle balls, fake mice, balls with bells or feather danglers your cat’s choice) and a very comfortable fleece bolster bed. And, you can have a second cat stay in the same suite. Along with the Cat Penthouse Suite, your cat will enjoy a daily romp in Second Home’s cat play atrium, which is included. Daily exercise for cats at Second Home is serious business. Your cat will enjoy playing in one of two cat play atriums, which are located in the cat suite area. The atriums feature dangle toys, crinkle balls and balls with bells, tall climbing trees, scratching posts, and perches for your cat to survey the cat resort area. Your cat will have everything needed for a fun and relaxing stay at Second Home Pet Resort.

Cats Enjoy Cat Penthouses at Second Home Pet Resort
What’s Special about a Stay at Second Home Pet Resort?


Cats Enjoy Cat Penthouses at Second Home Pet Resort

There is nothing quite like Second Home Pet Resort for your cats. When you are heading out of town, Second Home is the purr-fect spot for your feline family member to spend the night, or a couple nights. We have everything your cat needs and then some. For the finicky cat who has discriminating taste, Second Home has everything covered. First it starts in a dog-free section of the boarding facility. Yes, we love dogs, too, but cats will be pampered in their own area and enjoy a safe and relaxing personal environment. Second Home has Cat Penthouse Suites available for cats who love to live it up. The penthouses are spacious, four-level: 78 inches high by 40 inches wide by 32 inches deep. The suites even feature a private bathroom area on the lower level as well as a secret hiding spot, raised perches, cat toys (crinkle balls, fake mice, balls with bells or feather danglers your cat’s choice) and a very comfortable fleece bolster bed. And, you can have a second cat stay in the same suite. Along with the Cat Penthouse Suite, your cat will enjoy a daily romp in Second Home’s cat play atrium, which is included. Daily exercise for cats at Second Home is serious business. Your cat will enjoy playing in one of two cat play atriums, which are located in the cat suite area. The atriums feature dangle toys, crinkle balls and balls with bells, tall climbing trees, scratching posts, and perches for your cat to survey the cat resort area. Your cat will have everything needed for a fun and relaxing stay at Second Home Pet Resort.


Why It’s Best to Keep Your Cat Indoors

Indoors or outdoors. What’s best for your cat? There are some cat people who believe their cats should be inside all the time, while others think that having them outdoors all the time or part of the time is a good idea. So, what’s best for your cat?

There is a lot of information pointing to keeping your cat indoors for safety reasons. “Indoor cats live significantly longer than outdoor cats, whose lives are often cut tragically short by disease, injuries, and many other dangers that they may face outside,” according to the article, “10 Reasons Why Your Cat Should Be an Indoor-Only Cat” at PetHelpful.com.

The article mentions some of the following reasons for keeping your cat indoors where it is a safe environment. Indoor cats are:

• Safe from other animals.
• Safe from humans.
• Safe from vehicles.
• Safe from inclement weather.
• Less likely to get diseases.

According to the article, “Why Your Cat Should Stay Indoors: Part I” at PetHealthNetwork.com, “Did you know the average lifespan for an outdoor cat is just 3 to 5 years while indoor cats average 13-171?”

The PetHealthNetwork article warns about other dangers to outdoor cats including cat fight wounds from fighting with other cats, viral infections, parasites, car accidents, poisons, and wild animals. Keeping them indoors typically means keeping them safe 24/7.

Staff member of the month – Sherry Blake – our cat expert and Guest Service Attendant

As a guest service attendant at Second Home Pet Resort, Sherry Blake is responsible for the care of the animals, feeding, cleaning their rooms, and administering medications to the cats. While she works with dogs and cats, she has an affinity for felines, and she is also known as the “cat expert” at Second Home. “I am really good at noticing medial issues in cats because of my vet tech background,” Sherry said.

She grew up with pets in her home, so it’s no wonder she became a vet tech. She has been with Second Home for 11.5 years, and she views the pets as her own. “I’ve seen puppies and kittens become seniors there,” Sherry said. “I connect with them. I bond with them a lot so it’s very rewarding that way. It’s a family there.”

Sherry likes to ensure pet parents that their pets are in good hands. “I definitely put people at ease,” she said. “I take care of the animals like I know the owners would want them taken care of.”

The reason Sherry has been at Second Home so long is because of the “family feel” and the respect that everyone has for the animals.

October 2023 Newsletter

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Play Sessions at Second Home Pet Resort Rule!
What’s Special about a Stay at Second Home Pet Resort?


Play Sessions at Second Home Pet Resort Rule!

Pets who stay at Second Home Pet Resort are in great hands and have the option for a play session. While you’re on vacation or at work, your pet is receiving one-of-a-kind care at Arizona’s one and only all-suite mountainside resort for pets. There’s so much for pets to do at Second Home Pet Resort, and if you choose a play session, you can be sure your pet will have an amazing time. So, what is a play session at Second Home Pet Resort and what does it entail? Play sessions are 15 minutes of one-on-one attention from a guest serve attendant at the resort, and they are good for up to three family pets. These sessions are in addition to your pet’s four outings per day. For dogs, activities include: • Playing ball • Frisbee • Trying agility equipment • Exploring Second Home’s large dog play yards For cats, activities include: • Playing laser light chase • Hide-and-seek in a cat tunnel • Ball or feather batting If you want more information, just give Second Home a call at (602) 997-6600 and find out about all the fun your pet can have at a play session during their stay.


What’s Special about a Stay at Second Home Pet Resort?

There’s always something special at Second Home Pet Resort, and it’s not just the way we care for your pets. It’s also about how sweet our suites are when it comes to accommodation.

Sure, Second Home is an all-suite resort for pets, but some suites for dogs stand out from the others. The Elite Patio Suite for dogs is the most spacious one available. It measures 7 feet by 7 feet and has lots of space for your dog. It has a 7-ft.-by-7-ft. outdoor patio with a gorgeous view of the mountains and the play yards. The Elite Patio Suite is perfect for giant breed dogs, multi-dog households, or for those dogs who love the lap of luxury. They also feature a home-like feel, comfy bed with fleece cover for each pet, and most often a flat-panel TV playing the latest from Animal Planet.

The Pavilion Patio Suites are 4 1/2 feet by 7 feet and are perfect for dogs up to 100 pounds or for multi-dog households. There is also an adjoining patio the same size as the suite. The view is of the mountains and Second Home’s spacious playgrounds. A comfy bed and fleece cover are available.

One side of the Second Home facility features a waterfront/poolside view while the other side of the building offers mountain views. Dogs can go in and out as they please during the day but the doors to the suites are closed at night. While the suites have bedding, pet parents can bring their pets’ own bedding.

For more information about suites or pricing go to the Second Home website or call (602) 997-6600. Remember to book the patio suites ASAP as they go fast!