As families arrive to the Showboat Hotel, the first hotel in Atlantic City to officially welcome pets, families are welcomed to a set of rooms specifically set aside for the pooches in the New Orleans wing. The pet stay program at the Showboat Hotel , and has donated $1,000 to the Ocean City Humane Society in an attempt to spread the word and bring in more furry guests. Canine buddies have hit the jackpot and can accompany their families on vacations and stay in the same hotels! According to travel website TripAdvisor, 85% of dog parents vacation by car with their furry friends as precious cargo. Atlantic City has officially invited a new type of guests to visit and enjoy the amenities of America’s Playground! Otherwise known as Pet Stay, this program is being introduced to Atlantic City after an extremely successful launch at eight hotel casinos in Las Vegas.