Please note, this review does not reflect any of the staff at PetSuites Prosperity Ridge. Everyone we met with was friendly.
We decided to take our dogs to PetSuites Prosperity Ridge for two main reasons - location and time drop off/pick up flexibility. We live fairly close and were excited when we saw this facility opened. I have taken my dogs (past and present) to Camp Wagging Tails (loved, but drop off/pick up were too limited), Club Fetch (when lived downtown Charlotte) and Pet Paradise (really liked but was pretty far, and not as convenient to get to for us). However, when considering PetSuites Prosperity Ridge, please note the following two major issues we encountered:
1 - False advertisement on their website . On their site, they state:
"Our large open areas feature: Spacious indoor and outdoor yards, Multiple play structures and yards for all sized dogs with enough room to zoom for all energy levels, Raised beds throughout for those that need a break from playing, Ample water bowls and overhangs to provide shade,
Pool parties in our in-ground, bone-shaped swimming pools,
What to know: This PetSuites location does NOT have an outdoor play area nor does it have a swimming pool. Our dogs are about 60 pounds each and really enjoy running outside, so we were disappointed when we showed up for our evaluation day and did not see this. When we did the tour, they also said that the regular suites did not have the beds, whereas their web site states "Classic Suite: Our canine guests enjoy a spacious, private suite including plush bedding..."
2 - K9 influenza vaccination required.
In the FAQ on their website, it states they "need proof of the DHPP, Rabies, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza (H3N8 and H3N2) vaccines. Your pet must have at least the first round of the 2 part Canine Influenza series in order to visit us." We must have missed this when we signed up for their trial day. No one every spoke to us about it and it was clear in their records they did not have this vaccine. We even took one dog there for a half day play and nothing was said to us again. When we decided to go ahead and do another half day play, about a day and half after requesting the day, we got a text from PetSuites stating we needed their K9 influenza records. They even said they had a 30 day waiver that they offer at their first STAY. That wavier allows you 30 days to get the process started. Initially, it is a series of two shots The first shot is good for one month followed by a booster and then going forward annually they should get another booster. HUH? Why do they need this if there is a waiver option in the first 30 days?
One of our dogs got this vaccination several years ago when there was an 'outbreak' of K9 flu, but they have not recommended the booster or shot for my other dog since. I also check competitors in area (Pet Paradise, Skip Town, Camp Wagging Tails, Club Fetch) and none of them require this vaccine. Seems like a lot of hoops to jump through and money to spend for something they aren't monitoring consistently.
Unfortunately, we do not plan to go back to PetSuites Prosperity Ridge. read more