Freqently Asked Questions

Can I pick up or drop off outside of kennel hours?

The kennel is closed outside of business hours. for pick up and drop off. Please be aware of kennel hours when making reservations. We will not provide service outside of the listed kennel hours. In the event you are experiencing an emergency and need service, please contact the kennel and arrangements can be made.

How many times a day will my dog eat and should I bring my own food?

Dogs are fed twice daily. The kennel provides Iams Minichunks. You may bring food of your choice. Any food items should be in a plastic container with a lid that has your name clearly marked on the outside. Please do not bring open sacks of dog food. You may also bring dog treats. Treats are distributed once daily. Please keep treats to a reasonable amount. We do not allow rawhide and Nyla bones.

Do you administer medications?

Medications are administered as directed by your veterinarian. Food supplements (non-treat items) are treated as meds. Please have pills in a pill dispenser with your name clearly marked on the outside or in the original prescription bottle. There is no extra fee for administering meds.

What if my dog becomes ill or injured during boarding?

If an emergency arises, we use a local veterinarian. If a non-emergency situation or question arises about your pet's health, we will seek the consult of your regular veterinarian. If your dog should incur a vet bill while boarding, you will be notified by telephone. All vet bills are the owner's responsibility.

What bedding items should I bring?

We recommend that you leave nice dog beds at home and bring an old blanket or rug if necessary. We will wash bedding if it gets soiled. However, we cannot wash dog beds with fiberfill. Your dog will be allowed to have one item of bedding in his kennel of your choice. Towels, rugs, and blankets are considered bedding.

Should I bring toys?

A few toys from home are fine. You are limited to two dog toys. We will remove any toys that are being chewed up and possibly digested. Remember that dogs are here playing with toys and that sometimes things don't get back where they belong. There is no guarantee your dog will return home with any toy items.

How many times a day does my dog go outside?

At a minimum, we exercise/potty four times a day in pea gravel kennel runs. The dogs go outside to the grass play area at least twice daily and can stay outside for up to 30 minutes or more depending on weather conditions. Your dog will go home very tired after boarding.