Banyan Tree Group’s premier lifestyle brand “Cassia Phuket”, teams up in true style with PhuketDog Dot Com and Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phuket office (TAT Phuket) to present the island’s first and biggest tail-wagging rally: “Rally Dogkar #14”. Setting the stage for this sensational event on Thailand national mother’s day and welcomed over 200 participants and their furry sidekicks for day and night of non-stop furry fun.
phuket’s largest Fur-Real rally: first time for overnight doggie rally with over 200 pawsomes participants and 60 furry companions
Cassia Phuket, in collaboration with the local dog community icon, PhuketDog Dot Com, and the unwavering support of Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phuket office (TAT Phuket) and many more kind-heart local businesses, orchestrates an unparalleled spectacle on its exclusive grounds on Saturday, 12 August 2023. Celebrating its 14th edition, Rally Dogkar reaches a crescendo this year by introducing a howlin’ overnight experience, where both the two-legged and four-legged guests revel in a party that’s off the leash.
PhuketDog Dot Com, a cherish local community initiative established in 2007 to promote pet responsibility and well-being, has been the driving force behind Phuket’s iconic dog rally “Rally Dogkar.” Over the years, this rally has garnered steadfast support, engaging over 60 participants.
This year, TAT Phuket, embraced the rally’s mission and joined hands to expand awareness of Pet tourism, amplifying the message of responsible pet ownership far beyond regional borders. To commemorate this collaboration, Rally Dogkar was elevated to new heights, brimming with diverse activities and an enchanting overnight experience. With TAT Phuket turning up the volume and all supports from local business such as Lime Light Phuket, Blue Tree Phuket, Thonglor Animal Hospital, Volvo Phuket, i-Tail Corporation PCL, Maple Travel as well as Nok Air, the event transformed into a pet-tastic showcase of Phuket’s pet-friendly potential, rallying over 200 participants from all walks of life, along with their furry BFFs.
Cassia Phuket, as the island’s first and only hotel accommodates full facilities for pets, participated to event as the main partner and provided lovely rooms with full in-room pet amenity setup for all four-legged participants and owners as well as offering its Signature Mookata Barbecue dinner to all participants.
THE PLACE WHERE FURRY DREAM AND HOSPITALITY CONVERGE
Cassia Phuket has made every effort to be the ideal destination for pet owners and their furry friends, providing large room with semi-private backyard, luxurious memory foam beds with human-grade quality, air purifier especially for pet, premium pet toilet with training pads, natural tofu clumping cat litter, biodegradable waste bags, dog toys including organic catnip dolls, super absorbent with ultra-gentle pet towels, drinking water and additional pet-related features upon request. This makes it the first and only hotel on the island to offer complete pet accommodation.
In the spirit of caring for both pets and their owners, Cassia Phuket has carefully thought out a range of activities to keep pets and their parents alike engaged. First up, let the pups run wild and free on the leash-free nature trails and jogging paths by the lotus lagoon – there’s also a special dog park where they can play and make new friends. Here, they can stretch their paws, roll around in the grass or just lounge under a tree.
Additionally, there is a pet-welcome restaurant and café in the vicinity where both human and animal companions can partake of a meal, which even serves pet-friendly ice cream.
