Holiday periods can be a planning challenge for people who live with pets. Not all establishments allow entry with animals and Leaving them home alone for several days is not an option.. To solve this mess Galicia There are many centers that offer hotel and residence service for dogs, but also for cats and even for exotic animals.
Animal welfare law prohibited from leaving animals alone for more than three consecutive daysand no more than 24 hours in the case of dogs, so anyone who wants to go on a trip this Christmas and cannot do so with their pet must resort to the help of family members or acquaintances who can take care of of the animal or even, go to one of the different accommodations that exist in Galicia.
On these dates, it is time to also remember that animals are not for giftssince the decision to share life with an animal must be taken calmly, evaluating the implications that its care will have, because regrets upon realizing that life with the animal is not what expected often lead to abandonment.
In fact, as he told this media Alberto Losadapresident of the Lugo Animal and Plant Protection, “some shelters close adoptions when Christmas arrives”. In the center of Lugo they are also “quite restrictive“In that regard, they don’t give any dog that they know will be a gift,” he said.
In this sense, hotels and residences are considered help for people who live with animals and cannot take care of them for a short time, preventing them from finding themselves helpless. In many cases, they also serve as protectors, providing shelter to abandoned animals. Here are some options in each Galician province:
My second stand, in La Coruña
My second shed is a canine residence with more than six years of experience located in a unique natural environment, in the heart of the Biosphere Reserve, and just 10 km from the city of A Coruña. The facilities extend over 5,000 m2 surrounded by nature, with individual rooms featuring a private outdoor patio with covered area and automatic flow-through water fountain.
The owners of this establishment guarantee the “best care for dogs“, including walks and cleaning the kennels, and they also administer medication if necessary. The price of this hotel is 17 euros including VAT per dog per room, and 29 euros if there are two pets. In addition, he understands food.
Also exists special medium or long stay ratesas well as the service delivery and collectionas well as the bathroom.
O lar do Can, in La Coruña
Oh, I can do it is a residence and daycare for dogs located in Oleiros (A Coruña). The center has multiple services: transport in its two vans (the can bus); nativity scene (canescola); in addition to training or hairdressing. Finally, they have a hotel for dogs (O meu lar), which also allows the stay of other pets (Amigos do lar).
The space is managed by a couple with over 20 years of experience in animal care. “As animal lovers, we enjoy our work every day, based on providing quality care, as well as the care and services that animals deserve,” they emphasize.
The residence has 21 fully equipped rooms who seek “the well-being of everyone”, taking care of the “individual needs” of the dogs, who remain free at all times and under permanent surveillance.
Luscofusco, in Lugo
Luscofusco It is a small family residence founded by the biologist and veterinarian Sabela Fonseca, in which everything is done to “make dogs happy and comfortable”. The center is located in a quiet area, 15 minutes from the city of Lugo, Friol and Guntín. “Secluded enough for your dogs to enjoy nature, but close enough to urban areas that you can come comfortably,” they detail on their website.
In this space they have 5,000 square meters spread over several areas, and they have two room sizes, with indoor and outdoor space, bridge. During the stay, walks are taken in turns, a minimum of three per day, to determine whether it is appropriate to come together to play with other neighbors if their character allows it and their owners think it is suitable for them.
In Luscofusco they also residential area for exotic animals. “Bring your rabbit, guinea pig or bird to us: we will take care of it like our own!”, they encourage.
Ramalladas, in Vigo
“Our maxim in the dog hotel concept is 'give your dogs a vacation in Ramalladas'”, they have since announced this pioneering center located in Vigowhich has fully equipped facilities to ensure dogs are “in conditions as close to home as possible”.
And Ramalladas, active since 1977, was the first residence and dog training center authorized in Pontevedra by the Xunta de Galiciaand also has a day center, collection service and laundry service.
As for the hotel, it has a a large number of rooms for individual use, divided into three zones: Large, medium and small to accommodate the most suitable dog according to its size. In addition, they have 14 play parks of up to 3,000 square meters, “so that dogs can enjoy their stay with other dogs and always under the supervision of center staff”, it says. .
Bichiños, in Ourense
Bichiños is a cage-free residence which operates 365 days a year 15 minutes from the city of Ourense. The owners of this center have their homes located within the facilities, so that they can lead “daily life” with the animals, being with them 24 hours a day, “so that they feel like a member of the family”, they detail. .
Among their services they offer day and residential accommodation in a large garden of more than 4000 meters, “with shade, sandbox and swimming pools”. They also have different plots to “cover the needs of each group” and an interior patio for cold or rainy days.
They also offer a home cat care service, since they are animals that accept changes and leave their homes even worse. This care includes a prior visit to meet the feline and a schedule of visits during which the caregiver will feed the animal, clean the sandbox and provide affection or play with the cat (if the cat allows it).
