By Henry Huber
Since 2008, Best in Show Pet Resort has very much lived up to its name, going the extra mile in providing care to the pets of Long Island and accommodating them in Mineola as if they were guests at a hotel.
The canine resort is set to celebrate its 15th anniversary Saturday, where it will provide tours and other surprises for those in attendance.
Jennifer Nucci, who has been with the resort since 2020 and currently serves as its
general manager, credited the organization’s long run to the strong support from the community.
“I think it indicates loyalties from the community and the ability to — regardless of the competition that’s been popping up recently — remain loyal to Best in Show simply because of our commitment to safety and our ability to customize care,” Nucci said.
The organization describes its style of care as the Whole Dog Experience. Not only does your pet have a comfortable place to stay, sleep and eat, they’re also encouraged to socialize and exercise both physically and mentally.
On top of providing comfort and activity to your pets, the doggie resort also places considerable focus on their health and safety, along with specific accommodations if necessary.
“We treat every animal here like they’re a member of our family and go out of our way to try to make sure they have a great stay with us,” Nucci said. “We’re all dog lovers and we share that with our pet parents.”
This includes consistent moderation of the pet’s play time, making sure their play is safe and they’re all enjoying themselves. Every pet requires the proper vaccinations and immediate treatment is provided for pets if they become sick or get injured during their stay.
The safe environment is kept clean with its hospital-grade air filtration and centralized disinfection system.
Through the years, Best in Show Pet Resort has talked a big game when it comes to the care it provides and backed it up, earning overwhelming support online.
It is approaching 300 combined five-star reviews on Google and birdeye.com, which account for just over 90 percent of its reviews that provide a rating. The canine getaway has earned high marks for the staff and facilities, noting its employees’ expertise and passion for what they do and the cleanliness of the resort.
Owners also discuss their pets’ excitement when they arrive and happiness during their stay. And there also are accommodations for boarding cats, too.
Through a strong passion and love for animals and an understanding of how pet owners want their pets to be treated, Best in Show has set the standard for pet care in Long Island. Regarding future goals, Nucci says the resort’s main focus is continuing to optimize their care to fit the community’s needs and practice its original goals.
“The way people care for dogs and dogs’ ability to be socialized after the pandemic was a game changer in pet care,” Nucci said to provide an example of customization. “I think for us, it’s just being able to continue to customize the way we do things in order to meet the ever-changing needs of the family pet.”
If you’re looking to learn more about the organization and see what it’s all about, Best in Show is hosting its 15-year Anniversary Party this Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at 244 Herricks Road in Mineola.
Along with getting a chance to talk to staff members, the event also includes giveaways, raffles, food and fun.
Its contact information is provided on its bestinshowpetresort.com website as well.
