K9 Resorts, the Most-Awarded Brand in Pet Care, Sets Nov. 7th Opening Date for Luxury Dog Resort in Sterling, Virginia

A Festive Grand Opening Celebration is Planned

Preferred Pricing Available for Government Employees, Military and First Responders

STERLING, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel, the national brand known for cage-free boarding and five-star hospitality, will open its 53rd resort in Sterling with a public grand opening celebration on Saturday, November 7. The opening also launches the resort’s Service Appreciation Program, offering 15% off boarding and daycare for government employees, military members and first responders.

Located at 11 Pidgeon Hill Drive, K9 Resorts Sterling brings the brand’s elevated approach to pet hospitality to Loudoun County and the Dulles corridor, offering local dog owners a premium destination for exceptional boarding and daycare services.

The grand opening will feature introductions to the K9 Resorts brand courtesy of staff-led resort tours, door prizes, as well as exclusive deals on dog daycare and boarding.

Service Appreciation Program

K9 Resorts Sterling’s Service Appreciation Program offers 15% off boarding and daycare for government employees, military members and first responders. Northern Virginia is home to one of the highest concentrations of federal workers, military families and first responders in the nation, and with Dulles International Airport minutes from the resort, K9 Resorts Sterling is positioned to serve traveling government and military families who need trusted boarding for their dogs.

“So many of our neighbors are working hard to protect our nation, whether they’re working nearby in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, or the Drug Enforcement Administration,” said Coby Shepard, General Manager of K9 Resorts Sterling. “This program is our way of saying thank you, and of being here for their dogs when duty calls them away.”

“We are beyond excited to open K9 Resorts Sterling,” said Lia Moncholi, CEO of Luxury Pet Hotel Investments, the operator of K9 Resorts Sterling. “We can’t wait to welcome the Loudoun County community in. It’s very intentional that we use the word ‘resort’ in our name – our facilities and teams deliver the highest levels of hospitality to our important canine guests.”

Loudoun County, home to the Dulles Technology Corridor, is a dynamic residential and commercial community and home to Washington Dulles International Airport, which makes reliable boarding and daycare a practical need. Dogs are part of daily life here, from dog-friendly wineries and breweries to restaurants with menus for dogs.

Additionally, K9 Resorts is offering personalized and group tours to pet parents beginning October 27, by appointment and on a walk-in basis, giving customers an early look at the resort’s accommodations and amenities.

The 7,000-square-foot resort, which will also boast nearly 3,000 square feet of outdoor play areas, can accommodate over 100 dogs for daily boarding and daycare. Every detail, from the custom layout and sound-reducing walls to the hospital-grade clean protocols, reflects the high standards for which K9 Resorts has come to be known.

K9 Resorts Sterling will be the 53rd location for the brand and its second location in Virginia. New Jersey-based K9 Resorts was founded in 2005 by Jason and Steven Parker, brothers who became industry pioneers as they helped evolve the commercial pet care industry over two decades. K9 Resorts has won six pet care excellence awards from the International Boarding & Pet Services Association (IBPSA), a leading global professional association, by far the most awards for any brand in the pet care space.

Sterling also marks the 20th K9 Resorts location operated by LPHI, making it the largest K9 Resorts franchisee by number of open resorts.

The K9 Resorts Difference

K9 Resorts Sterling will offer year-round boarding, small and large dog group daycare, and individualized daycare options. The resort features signature elements like hospital-grade ventilation systems, antimicrobial flooring, all-inclusive meals, and spacious suites.

Grand Opening Specials

Pre-opening specials, including a limited-time Founders Pack membership, are available at k9resorts.com/sterlingva.

Local Economic Impact

LPHI spent more than $2.1 million to build the K9 Resorts Sterling location, with construction managed through 18 local subcontractors. At opening, the resort will employ approximately 23 people, including management.

The K9 Resorts Sterling opening comes as U.S. pet industry spending reached $158 billion in 2025, and 71 million American households, or 53% of the country, now own a dog, according to the American Pet Products Association.

About K9 Resorts

K9 Resorts Luxury Pet Hotel (www.k9resorts.com) was founded in 2005 by brothers Steven and Jason Parker. Each resort is custom-designed with hospital-grade ventilation, antimicrobial flooring, cage-free luxury boarding and professionally trained staff. K9 Resorts has won six IBPSA Pet Care Business Excellence Awards, the pet industry's highest honor. The Parkers received the IBBY Award for Industry Leader and were named 2025 EY Entrepreneur of the Year® New Jersey winners. Steven Parker also received PACCC's 2024 Founders Award.

About Luxury Pet Hotel Investments

Luxury Pet Hotel Investments, LLC is K9 Resorts’ largest franchisee with 20 K9 Resorts under management in the U.S. LPHI is a member-owned company founded and run by seasoned executives from the travel, hospitality, banking, insurance, and franchising industries. More information is available at lphik9.com.