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A visit to the 2-story, 27,000 square-foot, Olde
Towne Pet Resort will amaze you.
Your pet may not want to go home!
The 28,000 square foot Olde Towne
Pet Resort on Alban Road in Springfield, VA.
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Winner of the 2003 Excellence in Construction Award,
(National Association of Builders and Contractors)
In designing the Olde Towne Pet Resort, Fried Companies,
Inc. and GatesHafenCochrane incorporated input from dog and cat
owners, trainers, veterinarians, and engineers. The design resulted
in the most innovative pet facility in the nation.
Gates Hafen
Cochrane, an award-winning firm based in Boulder, CO, focuses
exclusively on the design of veterinary facilities. Architect
Mark Hafen authored Designing the Future: Innovative Solutions
for the Veterinary Medical Facilities of Tomorrow.
Please see the detailed descriptions of our cat and dog suites,
following the list of facility highlights.
State-of-the-Art Systems and Features:
- 500 KVA back-up electric generator providing complete and continuous power service (AC and Heat)
- Hospital-grade air filtration system with fresh air changes every 4 minutes (4 tons of AC) - to help in preventing the spread of the common "kennel cough"
- Central high-pressure, hydro-cleaning system with added sanitizers in the water
- Central air vacuum cleaning system
- KennelSoftTM software system with on-line viewing option (nanny-cam)
- Top-of-the line suite enclosures by SnyderTM featuring soundproofing,
decorative laminate and aluminum walls, secure latching, and swivel
food feeders
Health, Safety, and Comfort:
- Epoxy-finished, non-skid flooring (no cold, exposed concrete)
- Redundant exit doors preventing escapes and perimeter fencing
- Commercial-grade laundry to ensure fresh and sanitary bedding
and towels
- Kitchens for the preparation of gourmet meals and special snacks
- Screening of all canine and feline guests for medical and behavioral
issues
- Isolation room for ill pets
Facility Highlights:
- Two floors of over-sized, tinted glass windows and skylights
- Indoor pool with hydro-jets, ramp access, and ozone-purified
(low chlorinated) water
- Grooming and bathing salons for both dogs and cats
- Hydraulic elevator for geriatric or injured pets
- Reception area with retail boutique and award-winning bronze
sculptures
- Rooms for special events and seminars
- Low Pet Care Professional to Pet Ratio
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