[davis]

Originally Posted by YorkichonBella

I'm so upset that we had to board my Bella and my granpuppy! It was such a Mistake! Usually, my daughter & I take turns petsitting, but this trip we all went along, me/my husband/my daughter. Bella/Cole were boarded at the Vet for 7 nites. Of course, it was our last option, but you would Think being at a Vet - they would be in experienced hands. I called often to check up on them. The day after I left them when I called, I was told they were not with the cats (as I requested). If they barked, they had to be in kennel run. Well, I did wonder if that would be better because I was concerned about them being in a crate for so long, so I felt a little better that it was for the best. They could then be together and play. I continued to call and check and was told they were eating ok and were fine. They close early on Sat. We got home late Sat so this meant they had to stay 2 more nites. My husband & I were there 7:30 am Mon to get them. I hated that we were not allowed to pick them up earlier on weekend due to regular staff not there to check out, etc. Anyway, they brought them out - my husband grabbed Cole. I grabbed Bella. We were concentrating on giving them Love/Attention when Bella started gagging! The assistant had put one of those leashes around her neck that pulls and of course she was excited and it was really tight. They should Never use these on small dogs anyway! But that's not the worst......out of the corner of my eye as my husband was helping me to get the leash off Bella.....I noticed the assistant holding the 2 red striped beds we had left......(you can see in avatar pic)......they weren't even the same color. Drenched in Urine! I couldn't believe my eyes. I said to her....."What HAPPENED?" She replied.....I don't know. I didn't work this weekend. I was so Angry. I asked, Were they even taken out? She replied - yes, twice a day. I was so Angry, I just wanted to get them out of there and said LOUDLY.....they won't be coming back!! The beds were so bad, we threw them away. I hate to think of what they went through. NEVER AGAIN! And I hope everyone learns from my mistake. I spent today giving them much Needed Love & feeling guilty. I'm not sure how I will handle w/Vet tomorrow, but I'm not letting this go. What would you do?

I wish all of you could have a vet like mine. My Rickles not only terrified of other dogs but also has separation anxiety (I am his 6th owner and he doesn't want to let me out of his sight) When I had to go have surgery my vet said he just wouldn't do well at all boarded there or anywhere else. He said even if someone couldn't stay with them if I could get someone to come over that would be better because he would be at home and he would know you always come back there. Also, after I had Rickles groomed (at the same vet hospital) the groomer said that Rickles wouldn't stop running in the kennel. They tried putting him in a cage but he tried to tear the cage up. We have worked out a way to do it. She grooms him first and while he is still on the table they call me and I go out there and he goes from the grooming table to my arms. I have found that that works pretty well and I appreciate everyone at the vet hospital working with me. They all know Rickles and when he comes in if another dog is there I have to take him and wait in the care or go in the bathroom and wait. They all come and pet him and try to calm him down. None of them act like he is a pain or anything. I really feel blessed to have such a wonderful vet. Will I was recouping at home Rickles needed to go to the vet so I had a good friend of mine to take him. I called the vet and ask if they could help and when she got there they came and took Rickles from her and wisked him off to the back so he wouldn't see any other dogs. I really appreciated that. Also, if you want to pick up your dog that has been boarded during the weekend when they are closed they charge $10 to meet you out there to pick up your dog.