Doris Day Treats Dogs Like Royalty In California
After watching a special on Animal Planet about the Cypress Inn (a luxury dog-friendly hotel that's owned by Doris Day), I decided to research a little more about this beloved actress and animal rights activist
Here's what I found...
Doris Day has always been an animal lover and an animal rights activist. One of her many endeavors has been to operate a luxury dog-friendly hotel called the Cypress Inn in California.
Located in the heart of Carmel-by-the Sea, the Cypress Inn is just blocks from the village's
famous beach, shops, galleries and restaurants.
You can view the rooms here.
Your pets are welcome at the Cypress Inn. We even offer pet sitting services and recommendations for dining with your pet in Carmel. Carmel is a pet friendly town where dogs can run free on Carmel Beach.
Dog-Friendly Restaurants, Too
I was also fascinated by the degree to which the business owners at Carmel-by-the-Sea cater to dogs.
For example at Porta Bella (and several other restaurants there), they welcome your pet for lunch and dinner and even provide your pet with a water bowl -- we're talking a huge champagne bucket filled with sparkling cold water -- and biscuits. Many of the restaurants in this area even feature a special menu for your dog!
Dogs visiting Carmel on the Central Coast are well treated because many of the city's hotels, shops and galleries welcome canines with dog biscuits and special doggie menus at outside restaurants. At the Cypress Inn, co-owned by legendary film star Doris Day, man's best friend is the guest of honor with doggie blankets and evening turndown service and treats. The Forge in the Forest, a favorite restaurant among local residents, offers the Dog Pound menu. At Porta Bella waiters bring pups water in a champagne bucket. Source
More about Carmel-by-the-Sea & dog-friendly things to do here, here, and here.
Check out the Doris Day Animal Foundation and the Doris Day Animal League.
More fun photos of Doris Day and her dogs:


I met Doris Day at Steven Blauner's residence in LA, he was still with the William Morris Agency, when he sold the Pilot of Occasional Wife to TV, she was also at the celebration event. I had a nice talk with her and it would be nice if she would contact people, but she is a very private person. Good Luck.
Dear Carol, your story sounds very familiar. My dad's grandmother was also a Kappelhoff and in our family the story is that her brother moved to the States and that her daughter is Doris Day. We are now investigating if this is true. If you have any more information I would love to get in touch with you. My father has also passed away. Perhaps we can help eachother. Chantal
I am 62 years old and O loved always the movies with Doris Day and now I love her because we share love foe animals, especially dogs. I am born in Austria, now since 17 years living in Costa Rica. I am helping street dogs and dogs they need my help. I have already 85 dogs and I am coming to a physically, financial and mentally limit. But it is hard to find somebody who can and wants to help.
Thank you for all the people they are treating well animals. Love is was gives hope in this world.
Warm regards Helene Wirt, Costa Rica
the dog`s are very nice, but you are the most wunderful women i have seen.
I have been trying for years to find a way to contact Doris Day or her agent to find out where in our family tree we are related. My father has since passed away and gave me some pictures of her and said she was a distant realative but not sure how far back. We love her and her movies and her beautiful voice and would love to know some information on her for our family tree. I am sincere about this and my maiden name was Kappelhoff and my grandparents came here from Hamburg Germany...thats all I know. If anyone can help I would be so grateful.
Carol
I agree , she is very special.
She is absoulutley my favorite actress..........I am watching with 6 you get eggroll right now.........I appreciate all of her beautiful movies.........I learned to love her...........I love her movies so much.......her charm, her good morals, her humor............just so much .......I am 50 now, but I have been a fan for so many years............... My husband worked at Continental airlines, and it was my goal to come and stay at this Inn. He quit Continental last March...........now we'll have to see when we can come........I just wanted her to know how much I have admired her for many years........ Doris Day............you are "someone I have admired greatly".......Thank you so much for all your wonderful movies.......joy, beauty, poise, humor.............Thank you!!!!!!!!!Mechele in Texas
I absolutely adore this woman. At sixteen when my family moved to Carmel I dreamed that I would run into Doris Day. My first introduction was at eight and dancing in the kitchen with my grandmother to her sweet and innocent music. I am now thirty and I cant help but have fond memories and smile when her music comes on. I will forever respect and hope one day to meet her. Oh yes, I am a vegetarian and member of a farm santuary.....have to love and respect our furry friends. Thanks Ms Day.
I, too, have always been a fan of Doris Day, partly because we both have a deep love for dogs; however, I was just totally shocked in checking out room rates for the Cypress Inn and seeing there is a charge for dogs. My 2 babies are my children (2lbs. and 3lbs.), and I resent being charged for them to stay in a room when they're better behaved than most 2-legged children for whom there is no extra fee. I'm very disappointed and no longer have a desire to spend any of my travel time staying at the inn.
Paul, your sentiments about Miss Day are so sweet and earnest! Happy Holidays to you. My whole family loves Miss Day, and we know what you mean when you say you will love her until the day you die.. We are right there with you!
I REALLY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO CONTACT MISS DAY, BUT I WISH SOMEONE WOULD PASS ON THIS MESSAGE TO HER.
I HAVE BEEN IN LOVE WITH DORIS DAY SINCE I WAS 16 YEARS OLD. I AM NOW 70 AND HAVE RETIRED TO HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE, AR.
SHE HAS ALWAYS SEEMED LIKE SUCH A SWEET AND CARING PERSON. I ALSO SHARE HER LOVE FOR ANIMALS AND ESPECIALLY DOGS.
I JUST SAW ON TELEVISION THE MOVIE "JUMBO" WHICH GOT ME TO THINKING ABOUT HER ONCE AGAIN.
DORIS DAY IN MY ESTIMATION IS ONE OF THE MOST UNDERATED STARS OF OUR TIME. I AM JUST A RETIRED BUSINESS EXECUTIVE, BUT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILING FACE AND WILL BE IN LOVE WITH HER UNTIL THE DAY I DIE.
TRUE LOVE IS ENDURING AND LASTS FOREVER.
MY ONLY REGRET IN LIFE IS THAT I NEVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY MEET MISS DAY IN PERSON.
I WISH HER THE VERY BEST AND LONG LASTING SUSTAINED GOOD HEALTH. SHE DESERVES IT.
PAUL