Most pets handle the boarding situation better than their owners.  It is recommended that if you plan to board your pet in the future, you should board him or her frequently for short periods of time when young to get him or her accustomed to the clinic, the staff, and the fact that you are coming back to take them home!  We make every effort to keep your pet happy and healthy while boarding at our facility.  We ask that you not leave any special toys or blankets as they may get lost while your pet is boarding. We furnish them with blankets and toys, as long as they don't eat them!  Background music helps maintain a peaceful environment in the main kennel areas. Cats are boarded separate from dogs. 

You may call to check on your pet at any time during his or her stay.

Any pet that boards more than 7 nights will receive a free bath.

Extra Boarding Services Include*:

• Playtime: 15 minutes of brushing, walking, and playing!!
• Evening frozen treats for dogs and catnip for cats!
• Administration of any needed medications.
• Pick up or drop off after open hours.
• Bathing and grooming services.

*Additional fees will apply.  Please request these services from our staff!

Health Concerns for Boarding Dogs and Cats

The kennels are all air-conditioned, heated, and well ventilated to keep your pet healthy. All pets are required to be current on all vaccinations while boarding. The kennel facilities are cleaned several times daily with safe disinfectants. However, boarding a pet comes with some inherent health risks.  Just like a child going to school, your pet will be in close contact with other animals and could get sick.  Kennel Cough is the most common respiratory infection that dogs may contract while boarding. Cats can contract respiratory tract infections as well.  Similar to the human cold, Kennel Cough can cause coughing and discharge from the eyes and nose.  Most dogs and cats require no treatment, but some may require antibiotics or cough suppressants.  Please call the clinic should your pet exhibit any of these clinical signs after boarding.

Stress-related stomach/bowel problems, such as vomiting and diarrhea, are very common in a boarding pet.  Whether due to stress, diet change, or a combination of both, some pets may exhibit these signs during or after being boarded. While most dogs and cats do not require any specific treatment and symptoms should resolve quickly on their own, please contact the clinic if you are concerned about your pet.