1 / 4   Owners leave their pets at Critterati in Gurgaon, northern India, to enjoy the luxury pet life. The establishment claims to be South Asia's first luxury hotel for canines and costs 70 US dollars each night. The dogs are offered velvet beds, relaxing spa treatments, 24-hour veterinarian care and non-alcoholic beers imported from Belgium. /Chinanews Photo

2 / 4   In regards to other kennels, Deepak Chawla, the owner and CEO of the pet hotel told AFP during an interview that “No decent dog owner would want his dog to stay in those places." So he offers the wealthy an alternative to the usual facilities in India. /Chinanews Photo

3 / 4   A dog is pampered by a luxury bath at Critterati in Gurgaon. The facility is designed to cater to the growing the number of pet lovers in India. According to the AFP report, the number of household dogs in India has risen from two million in 2002 to an estimated 15 million in 2016, and predicted to hit 26 million by 2021. /Chinanews Photo

4 / 4   The facility also has a swimming pool where the dogs can enjoy a spa with Ayurvedic massage oils and a vet on 24-hour call. /Chinanews Photo