Our vet lodges too but they keep them in cages. I just can't do that to my crew. We have a great boarding place called Wee Tuck 'Em Inn. It is combined with the Village Groom Shoppe where I take them for grooming. They have little rooms with 4 foot high walls. You can get a window room, even a TV room. They have little toddler beds & room to play. I had two at the time & they were kept together. They have a very large room that will be perfect if I need to leave all 3 of mine. They will have plenty of room & still be kept together. It is also the TV room -- so I guess they will get to stay in style.
They only got a window room last time.
They will feed them the food they have there but I took my own food, even had a separate baggy for each day & a bag of treats already broken in little pieces. They take them outside 6 times a day and mine are used to getting a little treat each time they go potty. I know that sounds like a lot, but I break regular treats up in several pieces or use tiny treats like the Yorkie Yummies. So, it does not interfere with their regular eating.
I took a couple of toys each, their own food and water dishes, and a blanket for each of them. Since they had the toddler beds, I did not take their beds but you can if your dogs prefer their own bed. I made a little folder with a copy of their most recent shots that had the vet info on the bill too; and a contact sheet with all of my numbers, my mom & one of my son's numbers. (Then I had to redo all of that info on their form when I got there
)I took leashes & put their harnesses on with rabies tag -- just in case.
I have only used them the one time but it was a good experience. I even had them groom them right before pick up so they were looking FINE when I came to get them. I usually leave mine with my mom -- she LOVES them as much as I do. But it is nice to know that I do have an option if needed. For instance, I am taking my mom to Illinois soon and I will probably need to board the crew for a few days. I will worry a little but I will also know they are in good hands.