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Beware If Your Pet Gets Hurt During a Kennel Stay

Just as Aimee (and most of us pet owners) experiences separation anxiety when she has to be away from her pets for an extended length of time, so do I. But after what happened this last time we went away and came home from vacation to a hurt Murphy who needed surgery on his paw, I’m going to be even more anxious. And not at all inclined to entrust my Murph to any kennel. A Lesson in Responsibility Wayne and I learned very fast that the kennel was not going to accept any responsibility for Murph’s injury without us pressing … Continue reading →

Would You Know Your Dog?

Have you heard about the people who boarded their dog at a kennel while they went on vacation, but when they went to pick up their dog it wasn’t theirs? Or so they suspected. I first saw it on Inside Edition last week. The man, Ken Griggs, picked up his black lab and noticed on the ride home that the dog was more mellow than normal. It looked like his dog, sure, but it didn’t act like his Callie. After a little while longer he was pretty sure the dog he’d picked up wasn’t his. He asked the kennel about … Continue reading →

Planning To Do Disney in 2007? Don’t Forget Fido!

Everyone knows Disneyland and the Walt Disney World amusement parks are the happiest places on earth, but most associate such conviviality with children and families. Well, Disney’s concept of family is truly all-encompassing. They strive to accommodate the needs of the youngest at heart and the oldest, as well as the four-legged. Yes, you read right. Fido, Rover, and Fluffy are welcomed guests, too. Not in the parks (unless they’re service dogs), but at any of the on-site kennels. But, like anything, there are some rules you need to follow if you’re planning to bring your family pet along on … Continue reading →

Preparing Your Pet For a Kennel Stay

If you are going to be leaving your pets at a boarding kennel, there are a few things you should do in advance to prepare yourself and your pet. Make sure your pet is up to date on all vaccinations: rabies, distemper, and parvo virus. Your boarding kennel may require other vaccinations like hepatitis and bordatella (kennel cough). Make sure your pet is well socialized and is comfortable around both people and pets. A pet that does not get along well with other animals, or is fearful or shy around strangers may not be a good candidate for boarding. Make … Continue reading →