Summit County Executive Russ Pry, who was instrumental in obtaining the $100,000, helped with the ribbon-cutting.
This is the second Hattie Larlham dog boarding facility to open, as the original Hattie Larlham Doggie Day Care & Boarding has been open in Green.
Hattie Larlham Doggie Day Care & Boarding locations
Both Hattie Larlham Doggie Day Care & Boarding facilities are cage-free, pet boarding facility operations that employ people with developmental disabilities interested in pursing a career in the pet or animal care industry and their job coaches.
Both facilities have been dubbed "doggy resorts," being that they features several themed rooms for the dogs to stay in.
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The Twinsburg location has 25 fully furnished rooms and offers the same long- and short-term pet boarding service that the Green location provides.
It also features a retail section to sell dog collars, dog clothes and other pet-related items.
Hattie Larlham Doggie Day Care & Boarding in Twinsburg is located at 7996 Darrow Road, at the corner of State Route 91 and Twinsburg Road. It is housed in the same building as Pawsibilities, the Humane Society of Greater Akron.
The Twinsburg Township Service Department, Hattie Larlham's executive offices and Hattie Larlham Constant Companions are also located in the building.
The Twinsburg Hattie Larlham Doggie Day Care & Boarding is taking reservations for the fall and winter months. Dog owners can make reservations by calling (330) 405-0624.
More information is available at HattieLarlham.org
Established in 1961, Hattie Larlham is a nonprofit organization based in Mantua that provides services to 1,500 children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Hattie Larlham serves the disabled population through residential care, respite/private duty home care, educational programs, summer camps, foster care placement and social enterprise ventures.
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