Lucky Dogs Can Use Temporary Kennels At Some Thruway Rest Stops

Taking your four-legged fur baby on a road trip in New York? There’s always a problem when the two-legged members of the family pull over at rest stops: Do you risk leaving your dog in the car when popping in for a pit stop and refreshments, especially on hot summer days?

Now at 10 Thruway rest stops, operated by HMSHosts, you can take advantage of DogSpot crates that are climate-controlled temporary kennels.

In the Hudson Valley area, the DogSpot kennels can be found at the rest stops in Ardsley, Sloatsburg, Plattekill and Ulster.

They can also be found at the New Baltimore, Clifton Springs, Junius Ponds, Chittenango, Oneida and Pattersonville Thruway rest stops.

The cost for the kennels, which are unlocked and locked using a smartphone app, is 30 cents per minute.

The longest typical stay is 15 minutes, according to a spokesman, with a 90-minute maximum stay.

And the crates are perfect for all weather conditions, because they have heaters and air conditioning, according to the DogSpot website.

The temporary kennels use UV lights to kill bacteria, viruses and mold between uses and can be viewed remotely using the Puppy Cam on the app.

So now all you have to do is convince your pooch you aren't taking her to the vet.

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