A company called Canine Empire announced plans to open up what it believes will be the largest and most luxurious doggie day care facility in the world.

Set to open in Summer of 2006, in Chicago, Illinois (corner of Grand and Orleans), it'll be five times larger than any existing facility. The 100,000 square foot club for canines includes 20,000 square feet of outdoor space, an indoor heated swimming pool, monitored play groups, certified professional staff and veterinary technicians on site at all times, and 5x5 individual sleeping areas with video surveillance, providing Internet viewing and on-site monitoring.

Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, dog owners will never be under pressure to get their dogs in and out of the facility. Canine Empire will also offer a wellness and physical therapy center, obedience and agility
training, and a grooming and style salon.

It will be a membership-only facility, and membership reservations are being taken now for a special initiation fee of $250.00.