Los Angeles Loves Animals – Animal Fair Magazine
Nov 6, 2009
Culturally, Los Angeles, California is one of the most diverse areas in the United States. Within the boarders of Los Angeles, people from over 130 countries speak more than 200 languages, which led to the creation of diverse and historical enclaves in the minority-majority city. Chinatown, Koreatown, Little Armenia, Little India, Thai Town, and Little Ethiopia are just some of the ethnic enclaves of Los Angeles, but no area garners more attention to the Los Angeles tourist than Hollywood. Because Los Angeles is home to the Hollywood elite, it is also home to the canine elite, therefore producing a fervent demand in an innovative pet marketplace. Being the home of many privileged pets, Los Angeles offers a ravishing marketplace for the tourist, with a stunning variety of memorable activities for the pet … and its owner. With so many pets in Los Angeles, the city might even see the creation of a new enclave known as Dog Town.
Pets and owners alike can enjoy the style and elegance of Chateau Marmont. Photos courtesy of L.A. Ink/TLC, Rover Kennels and Chateau Marmutt.
Other hotels in Los Angeles that welcome pets with open arms include the Hilton (hilton.com), Residence Inn by Marriott (residenceinn.com), the Embassy Suites (embassysuites.com) and the historic Chateau Marmont Hotel & Bungalows (chateaumarmont.com or chateaumarmutt.com). If you happen to have walked into Chateau Marmutt accidentally, don’t be surprised, the pet specialty store is a canine take on the classic West Hollywood hotel, and a great spot to visit with your pet. Chateau Marmutt’s owner Michelle Rivera started the dog day care and boutique, she saw a great need for a premiere dog hangout where dogs could socialize with one another. Rivera told Animal Fair that she followed the policy “if you build it, they will come,” and that policy has worked famously. Chateau Marmutt’s clientele list looks like that of any exclusive Hollywood hotel. Britney Spears, Halle Berry, Beyonce and Mark McGrath are just some of the celebrities that let their animals loose at Marmutt. Rivera believes in exemplary customer service, telling Animal Fair, “anything that you want we’ll get. If you don’t see it here, I’ll find it for you.” So if your pet wants to schmooze with Los Angeles celebridogs, Chateau Marmutt is the place to be, Rivera just asks “no paw-o-graphs please.”
Other great attractions to visit with your pet can be as easy as a walk down Hollywood Boulevard. Pets are welcome (as long as they are good in crowds) to strut down the Hollywood Walk of Fame where almost 15 blocks of sidewalk are dedicated to stars. If you want to hit the town with your dog, check out SkyBark (SkyBark.com), “the pet’s place to chill,” a unique bar is all about pet nightlife and offers a 360 degree view of Los Angeles. At SkyBark, you can “have some drinks, relax and not worry about Fifi and Fido back at home.” SkyBark is equipped with PETaPOTTY (petapotty.com) technology allowing your pet “ample potty space” while you can relax worry-free at the bar. For the devoted pet lover, there is no better hotspot in LA than SkyBark, just be aware that the “doggie dress code” is “strictly enforced.” Read The Full Story
