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www.ambiente.us APRIL / ABRIL 2008
Airports Going Pet Friendly
By Lalinda De La Fuente
Traveling and leaving your pet behind is about
to become a bite easier for some travelers.
Some major international airports, such as
Denver, Miami and Minneapolis/St. Paul, are
all set to implement pet friendly areas and
services.
Airports, such as those in Denver and
Minneapolis/St. Paul, have both made the
decision to cater to a clientele that most
airports have neglected in the past. Both
airports have bought into the over $40
million per year pet industry by developing
plans to include pet boarding facilities right
on the airport grounds. On Feb. 6 the
Metropolitan Airports Commission for
Minneapolis/St. Paul approved the request
for the development of their Premier Pet
Boarding Facility. Located within an existing
12,000 square foot building, the facility will
include pet daycare, overnight boarding, a
pet recreational/exercise area and parking
and shuttle service to terminals for those
boarding their pets.
Photo Caption: Two pet relief areas are already in place at Miami International Airport. These areas offer foliage, grassy
spaces and waste disposal bags for the convenience of travelers with pets and service dogs.
The plan included the selection of the Animal Humane Society as chief operators of the facility. It was
approved unanimously by the commission. The total projected cost for this project is $4.25 million to
refurbish, expand and equip the existing structure.
The Denver International Airport has similar plans underway. City officials, who have been soliciting
proposals for operation by private companies, foresee a 24-hour facility that would care for dogs, cats and
even exotic pets and birds.
The company that lands the contract will both finance and operate these facilities. The Denver International
Airport would charge rent for the land and collect a percentage of the revenue.
The Miami International Airport is seeking a greener approach. The airport, which already has three outdoor
pet relief areas in place, is set to develop two new animal relief areas more akin to mini pet parks.
The first pet park, located outside their central terminal, is set to open by the end of May. The 2,077 square
foot site will be dual-surface with both sodded areas and areas with crushed red brick. Shrubs, benches, a 4-
foot picket fence and a fire hydrant will also be included.
The second pet park, located outside the south terminal, is set to open just one month later. The 1,523
square foot space will include the same features as the first pet park. Both pet areas will also include waste
bag dispensers.
These pet parks will cater to those traveling with their pets as well as those with service dogs. Police K9s, a
frequent site at the airport, will also be able to take advantage of these pet parks. Each new pet park will
come at an estimated expense of $20,000 per location.
If your airport has yet to jump on the pet bandwagon do not despair. Pet boarding facilities are often available
close to airports and offer shuttles to and from your terminal. The Kennel Club LAX is located adjacent to the
Los Angeles International Airport and offers the largest indoor accommodations in Los Angeles. They offer a
variety of services, from pet spa services to luxury accommodations. The Kennel Club will even board your
birds and exotic pets. Mice and rats are even welcome at this facility.
Although some animals traveling through LAX often make comfort stops at the Kennel Club, the facility is not
affiliated with the airport itself.
Watch for the Denver International Airport facility to open in February 2009 and the Minneapolis/St. Paul one to
one to open in October of 2008. Both pet park areas at Miami International are set to be finished and open by
the end of June.
To see a map of current and future pet areas at Miami International Airport click here.
To see the proposed plan for Miami International Airport’s soon to be 2,077 square foot pet park click
here.
---------------------------------------------------------------
This article was written by Lalinda De la Fuente, News Editor for Only For Pet Lovers.
To view the complete listing of their articles, please visit www.onlyforpetlovers.com
Copyright © OnlyForPetLovers.com & MBIENTE MAGAZINE. Do not reproduce without citing these sources.
Airports Going Pet Friendly
By Lalinda De La Fuente
Traveling and leaving your pet behind is about
to become a bite easier for some travelers.
Some major international airports, such as
Denver, Miami and Minneapolis/St. Paul, are
all set to implement pet friendly areas and
services.
Airports, such as those in Denver and
Minneapolis/St. Paul, have both made the
decision to cater to a clientele that most
airports have neglected in the past. Both
airports have bought into the over $40
million per year pet industry by developing
plans to include pet boarding facilities right
on the airport grounds. On Feb. 6 the
Metropolitan Airports Commission for
Minneapolis/St. Paul approved the request
for the development of their Premier Pet
Boarding Facility. Located within an existing
12,000 square foot building, the facility will
include pet daycare, overnight boarding, a
pet recreational/exercise area and parking
and shuttle service to terminals for those
boarding their pets.
Photo Caption: Two pet relief areas are already in place at Miami International Airport. These areas offer foliage, grassy
spaces and waste disposal bags for the convenience of travelers with pets and service dogs.
The plan included the selection of the Animal Humane Society as chief operators of the facility. It was
approved unanimously by the commission. The total projected cost for this project is $4.25 million to
refurbish, expand and equip the existing structure.
The Denver International Airport has similar plans underway. City officials, who have been soliciting
proposals for operation by private companies, foresee a 24-hour facility that would care for dogs, cats and
even exotic pets and birds.
The company that lands the contract will both finance and operate these facilities. The Denver International
Airport would charge rent for the land and collect a percentage of the revenue.
The Miami International Airport is seeking a greener approach. The airport, which already has three outdoor
pet relief areas in place, is set to develop two new animal relief areas more akin to mini pet parks.
The first pet park, located outside their central terminal, is set to open by the end of May. The 2,077 square
foot site will be dual-surface with both sodded areas and areas with crushed red brick. Shrubs, benches, a 4-
foot picket fence and a fire hydrant will also be included.
The second pet park, located outside the south terminal, is set to open just one month later. The 1,523
square foot space will include the same features as the first pet park. Both pet areas will also include waste
bag dispensers.
These pet parks will cater to those traveling with their pets as well as those with service dogs. Police K9s, a
frequent site at the airport, will also be able to take advantage of these pet parks. Each new pet park will
come at an estimated expense of $20,000 per location.
If your airport has yet to jump on the pet bandwagon do not despair. Pet boarding facilities are often available
close to airports and offer shuttles to and from your terminal. The Kennel Club LAX is located adjacent to the
Los Angeles International Airport and offers the largest indoor accommodations in Los Angeles. They offer a
variety of services, from pet spa services to luxury accommodations. The Kennel Club will even board your
birds and exotic pets. Mice and rats are even welcome at this facility.
Although some animals traveling through LAX often make comfort stops at the Kennel Club, the facility is not
affiliated with the airport itself.
Watch for the Denver International Airport facility to open in February 2009 and the Minneapolis/St. Paul one to
one to open in October of 2008. Both pet park areas at Miami International are set to be finished and open by
the end of June.
To see a map of current and future pet areas at Miami International Airport click here.
To see the proposed plan for Miami International Airport’s soon to be 2,077 square foot pet park click
here.
---------------------------------------------------------------
This article was written by Lalinda De la Fuente, News Editor for Only For Pet Lovers.
To view the complete listing of their articles, please visit www.onlyforpetlovers.com
Copyright © OnlyForPetLovers.com & MBIENTE MAGAZINE. Do not reproduce without citing these sources.
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