With the October holidays coming up, there are two places to find a temporary home for your pet while you are traveling.

B&M Pet Hotel

B&M Pet Hotel is offering a premium boarding experience for pets, alongside grooming, training, and pet product sales. With over 120 rooms, including luxurious options like Presidential Suites and Executive Rooms, B&M provides top-tier facilities for dogs and cats. The hotel features dedicated areas for training, grooming, and relaxation, including both indoor and outdoor training programs led by professional trainers. B&M also offers specialized services like potty training, behavior modification, and more. Located in Qingpu, Shanghai, it aims to be a benchmark in the pet care industry, combining expert care with a comfortable, safe environment for pets.

Price per day: The rates for dog rooms vary depending on the type, ranging from 200rmb to 1,500rmb. There are 6 options for dog rooms and 3 options for cat rooms.

To book: 15221227921 or 13311919955

Animals allowed: Cats, Dogs and Exotic Pets.

Services offered: Pick-up and drop-off services, bathing and grooming, customized nutritional meals, Japanese Akur pure water, 24-hour partnered veterinary hospital services, and a hydrotherapy spa for senior dogs.

Pickup service: Pick-up and drop-off services are available with charges based on location, ranging from 40-280rmb.

BuddyDog

Founded by a Singaporean in 2008, BuddyDog is a professional dog training school and pet hotel that has established itself as a premier destination for pet care, with now 3 locations around town.

All locations feature a lengthy swimming pool for water-loving pups, upscale pet rooms tailored for larger dogs, a welcome area for newcomers, and a reception where you are warmly greeted by its four resident dogs.

There are numerous rooms for smaller and medium-sized dogs, while cats lounge comfortably on the fifth floor. Dogs are taken out to play three times a day in the large grassy area at the back, and in case of rain, the facility boasts four spacious indoor dog play areas.

Price per day: The rates for dog rooms vary, with six options ranging from 160 rmb (standard room) to 420 rmb (VIP villa). Cat rooms cost between 120 rmb and 200 rmb. This does not include meals, which are priced at 10-25 rmb per day.

Special Offer for SmSh readers: They are currently offering various specials for SmSh readers. A great option for anyone looking for a temporary pet home, it's 148rmb (down from 160rmb) per night for your dog. Book this through the link below.

Animals allowed: Cats and dogs.

Services offered: Dog training, grooming, swimming (150 RMB per session), and international pet relocation.

Pickup service: Available at 60 RMB/trip for Fengxian, 120rmb/trip for Jinshan, and 200rmb/trip for other districts, excluding Chongming.

You can book a room directly through SmartShanghai by scanning the QR code below.