Yuppie Puppy Pet Care, Inc.
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| Industry | Pet care |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Founder | Joseph Sporn |
| Headquarters | New York City, United States |
| Services | Doggie daycare, grooming, boarding, dog walking |
| Website | http://yuppiepuppy.com |
Yuppie Puppy Pet Care, Inc. is a dog daycare facility located in New York City. Yuppie Puppy was founded in 1987 by dog walker and veterinary technician Joseph S. Sporn.[1] Sporn claims that Yuppie Puppy was the first doggie daycare center in the United States.[2]
History
Joseph S. Sporn founded Yuppie Puppy Pet Care, Inc. in New York City’s Upper West Side in 1987.[1] Sporn got the idea to start a day care for dogs when he was working as a dog walker and a technician in a large veterinary hospital.[3] Sporn originally wanted to be a veterinarian but he says he eventually realized that working with sick animals “was depressing.[4] ”
Sporn began offering “babysitting” services to local dog owners. At first, he operated his dog-sitting service out of his apartment; he eventually converted his building’s basement into a daycare center.[1]
Sporn claims that Yuppie Puppy was the first dog daycare center in the United States.[2]
The Yuppie Puppy facility has a cageless environment where dogs are permitted to roam and play. The facility contains play equipment, color televisions, outdoor and indoor play areas, air conditioning, and Murphy beds.[3][4] The facility also has a “time-out” area for temporarily separating dogs that demonstrate aggressive behavior.[3]
Sporn says that some critics expressed concern over the fact that the dogs were not caged.[3] However, he says that since Yuppie Puppy’s opening, there have been no “serious” incidents involving any of his clients.[3] To be admitted to Yuppie Puppy, all dogs are required to go through a screening process that consists of an “interview[5] ” and a trial period.[6] Dogs must also be spayed or neutered[5] and be current on all of their shots[4] to be considered for admittance. Sporn says dogs with a history of aggressive behavior are not accepted at Yuppie Puppy.[5]
Other Services
Since its founding, Yuppie Puppy Pet Care, Inc. has grown into a multimillion-dollar enterprise[7] that offers a variety of services including boarding, dog walking, and dog grooming.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 Jensen, Malene. "Canine Caretakers Offer Plush Pet Accommodations". TimesUnion.com. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- 1 2 Ackman, Dan (July 16, 2000). "New Yorkers & Co.; Meaningful Peer-Group Experience for Your Dog". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Earnest, Leslie (March 11, 1998). "Unleashed Potential: Doggy Day-Care Centers Growing by Leaps and Bounds". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 Brozan, Nadine (March 17, 1991). "The Loneliness of the Latchkey Dog: For Owners, Day Care Eases the Guilt". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- 1 2 3 Traster, Tina. "Dogs Who are Home Alone All Day". Petfinder. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
- ↑ Brenner, Leslie (February 1991). "Doggy Day Care". Woman.
- ↑ Szabo, Julia. "How Savvy Dogsters Can Spot the Safest Dog Leashes". Dogster. Retrieved 27 April 2012.