Furryghor has received immense support from pet lovers and parents since its inception. The guest animals are monitored around the clock with CCTV cameras. In addition, two resident caregivers are always present at the facility.

Rakibul Haq Emil, the Founder of PAW Foundation, along with Nuzhat Nabila and Khalid Farhan launched Furryghor, a hotel for pets, in February 2022. Nabila is an architect by profession, while Farhan is a digital marketer.

"Hotels like Furryghor are quite common in developed countries around the world," says Nabila. "Many go through the dilemma of where to keep their pets whenever they have to travel, as ensuring proper care for the animals becomes tough for them. This is where Furryghor comes in. We ensure proper care and housing for pets at affordable prices."

Planning for Furryghor's construction began in December 2021.

Furryghor ensures proper care and housing for pets. Photos: Shanto Lawrence Costa

"I met Emil through PAW when I was volunteering to nurse sick animals back to health," shares Nabila. "He came to me with the proposal to open Furryghor just a floor above PAW's Animal Clinic."

"My friend Saria Saguaro joined us in overseeing Pat a Pet Café as the pastry chef, ensuring healthy and nutritious treats for the pets and their parents. She owns the café," adds Emil.

Furryghor has received immense support from pet lovers and parents since its inception. The guest animals are monitored around the clock with CCTV cameras. In addition, two resident caregivers are always present at the facility.

 "Proper measurements and laws for animal rights and care have yet to be legally determined in Bangladesh," adds Emil. "Many young people provide foster care to cats and dogs at their own homes. We plan to bring animal services to the mainstream."

One of the biggest challenges in operating Furryghor for the founders is the lack of properly trained animal caregivers. "People don't usually set out to become animal caregivers. We had to train our staff from scratch. As an organisation, we are still in our initial stage. We hope to become self-sustaining as we grow," shares Emil.

 Moving forward, the founders plan to turn Furryghor into a resort where pets and their parents will be able to stay together and enjoy vacations. 

The author is a freelance journalist. Email: akhlakurrahmancharles@gmail.com.