THINGS TO BRING
Food: Please bring the food your pet is accustomed to eating every day. As there are so many brands of dog food on the market and we cannot possibly carry all of them, we require you bring your own. We recommend you bring just enough for the stay plus an additional day in case you are delayed. Please bring all food in a disposable container. NO Tupperware please. Plastic zip lock bags work great as do grocery bags. Keeping your pet on his or her own brand keeps gastro intestinal eruptions at a minimum or non existent!
Bedding:
If you wish
to bring his/her bedding please do not
bring anything that can't be washed with
bleach. Or might be irreplaceable. All
articles brought in with pets will be
returned clean as we frequently wash
bedding belonging to a pet guest.
Items From Home:
Pets use
articles brought in with them as toys
and chewing play things, so please do
not bring any item which you do not wish
to be chewed.
Also, large foam or cedar filled pet
beds are difficult for us to wash so we
discourage you from bringing large beds
unless they have a removable cover
.
The kennel provides comfy bedding such
as blankets and fleece throws to
cover the floor of our suites.
Items from home might include toys, towels, small blankets, etc. for these items will contain your household smells and make the pet feel more comfortable while away from home. Please limit the number of items to 1 or 2 pieces. Label all items with your last name and the pets
Do not bring your pet’s favorite toy - bring new toys that will stimulate your pet’s interest. We will take every care with your pet's possessions, but we will not be responsible for items lost or eaten. Keep in mind we do not guarantee return of these items - please only bring items you consider to be “disposable”.
Bowls: We use stainless steel bowls that are washed and sanitized after each use so you do not need to bring bowls from home. Please don't forget your current vaccination records! See above or call your Veterinarian to verify you pet has all the required vaccinations.
Leash and Collars: For safety we remove all choke chains collars, harnesses and leather collars and we return them to you along with your leash. We will put an ID collar on your dog.
Veterinary: Every attempt will be made to provide the care necessary for your pet should an emergency occur. It is important that you leave a phone number where you can be reached or an emergency contact person so that communication between you and the veterinarian can take place in a timely manner. If there is an emergency, we contact your veterinarian first. If he or she is unavailable, we contact our vet. Then we call you at the emergency number you provide. Please notify us about any pertinent medical history or problems with your pet that may spontaneously reoccur.
If someone other than yourself will pick up: If you have made arrangements for someone else to drop off or pick up your pet for boarding please let us know who that authorized person is. We do not accept or release pets from other than the owner unless prior arrangements have been made. Your dog's presence here will not be acknowledged to anyone other that authorized persons. We do not allow 'visits' by family members or friends while you are away. While it might make you feel better the pet does not understand and will get stressed out. You may call at any time during business hours to inquire about your pet.