So we picked up the girls after six days at Pet Paradise. We caslled several times during our trip and got detailed reports on how the girls were doing. We were told how they were eating and sleeping, how they got along in play group, a couple of funny stories... It was like our Cali and Tuzi were the only pups spending the week at Pet Paradise! We didn't think we would land in time to pick them up Tuesday night so we had arranged for Wednesday morning, but then we found out we might just make it by 5.30-6.00, so we called and asked if we could get the girls Tuesday night. (We missed them!) Then our flight landed 45 minutes early! So we called to see if there was any way they could get their go-home baths and be ready earlier. Pet Paradise didn't blink an eye---when we walked in the door at 5.00, the girls were washed and brushed and sweet-smelling. I won't say our pups didn't want to leave, but you could tell they had had a good time. It was more about being happy to see Mom and Dad then a "oh, gosh, get me out of this gulag" kind of thing. They looked great, acted happy, and everyone at Pet Paradise milling around the reception area had a warm word and pet of farewell for the girls.
I still hate this corporate reservation thing, but now that I know how to get around it it, that quibble is over. I feel very comfortable and believe that our girls are in very good hands at Pet Paradise!