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How to Select a Boarding Kennel
How to Select a Boarding Kennel
By Barbara Schwartz
Every day, people face the question of what to
do with their pets when traveling, illness, or family
emergencies disrupt the normal routine. Because a
competent, ethical boarding kennel is an important part
of your pet care program, and because the selection
of a boarding kennel can be a confusing process,
here are a few tips to give your pet a happy and safe
boarding experience, and enable you to enjoy your
time away from home, content that your pet is receiving
the best care possible.
ASK YOUR VET - this is the primary method of
kennel selection.
RECOMMENDATION OF FRIENDS
customers are the best recommendation that a kennel
can receive. Ask your friends and neighbors about
their experiences.
CHECK WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU
complaints have been lodged against them.
TOUR THE KENNEL(S) - Everyone has their own
yardstick. If visiting several doesn’t make one stand
out, call and ask more questions until it becomes
obvious which facility is right for you and your pet.
Preparing for Boarding:
It is often a good idea to make your reservations as
early as possible. If you wait until the last minute, you
may be disappointed. Make sure that you understand
the kennel’s policy regarding immunizations, and
discuss this with your veterinarian as well. If bringing
medications, special food, or treats you should
consider bringing extra in case of a disruption in
your schedule. Your kennel may also provide extra
services such as play times or walks. They may also
do grooming if wanted.
Town and Country Kennel and Cattery has been a
destination for our 4-footed guests going on 27 years.
10 reasons why you should consider boarding
with us:
1. Spacious indoor/outdoor dog runs.
2. Facility is owner occupied.
3. Long-term, loving employees.
4. 5 acre walking area.
5. Recommended by local veterinarians
6. Flexible feed schedules, your food or ours.
7. We do boarding and grooming only, our focus is
completely on the care of your pet.
8. Reasonable grooming/boarding prices.
9. “Report cards” keep accurate track of your pets’
physical/emotional well-being during their stay.
10. We LOVE dogs and cats!
Barbara Schwartz is owner of Town & Country Kennel
and Cattery.
I would very much like to bring my dog with me. He is
well-groomed and very well behaved.Would you be willing to
permit me to keep him in my room with me at night?"
SIR:
"I've been operating this hotel for many years. In all that
time, I've never had a dog steal towels, bedclothes, silverware
or pictures off the walls.I've never had to evict a dog
in the middle of the night for being drunk and disorderly,
and I've never had a dog run out on a hotel bill.
Yes, indeed, your dog is welcome at my hotel and, if your
dog will vouch for you, you're welcome to stay here, too."
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