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Best Hotel for Dog Lovers
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Layne Kennedy

Best Hotel for Dog Lovers
On the way into Cottonwood, Idaho, four hours out of Boise on U.S. Highway 95, it bursts into sight: a three-story, 30-foot-high, beagle-shaped bed-and-breakfast.

The pet project of Dennis Sullivan and Frances Conklin, canine lovers with a sense of humor, Dog Bark Park Inn has been welcoming visitors since 1997. "Sleepin' in a dog's head—nothin' could be better," reads a guest book entry from one of the nearly 500 people a year who pay $92 to spend the night.

Special touches include a headboard with 26 canine heads carved by the owners, dog-shaped cookies on the pillows, and an 11-foot fire hydrant that is the public restroom. Naturally, dogs are welcome.

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I was dropping my son off at his day program and I saw Beth. She asked my name and then when I was born. Then she asked for my address. I asked her when she was born and she told me, then she walked on. A staff member was listening to our conversation and explained who Beth was and what she does with the information - she told me Beth won't forget. I was stunned! I will be looking forward to getting a card from her in January! I ran to get a pen to write hers down before I forgot it!

By Patricia Fisher, on 2009-11-14 21:25:24.37
i have read about catlin in your readers digest july,2009 issue,in the article "best of america"kindly give me the e mail address,home address and phone number if its possible,since i am dealing with mentally challenged children in a school caaled "SPANDAN"in baroda,gujarat,india,i am on a trip on visitors visa in usa.and am impressed by the article.my e-mail address is desai1952@rediffmail.com thanks, bharat desai

By desai1952, on 2009-07-07 22:27:05.0
its really amazing to note such a wonderful skill in catlin.if you can provide me her address and phone number,i would be very happy,since i am dealing with mentally retarted children in baroda,INDIA,we have a school by name "spandan",it will give inspiration to persons like me to work more sincerely.my e-mail address is -desai1952@rediffmail.com thanks, bharat desai

By desai1952, on 2009-07-07 22:23:05.0
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