Boarding issue...what would you do?

[richards6402]

Boarding at the vet works better for us too. I have used a camp Bow Wow type of boarding facility and Macy gets too stressed out being around other dogs all the time. There is so much going on at the vets, my dogs don't get bored and get attention from everyone that goes by their area. I request the big dog runs and they have plenty of room to walk around.














My vet does not have someone there 24 hours so I was concerned about something happening at night like fire, tornado or someone just breaking in .....so I asked them......if they have a smoke/fire/security alarm, if they are sprinkled in the boarding area, what they do in case of a tornado at night and no one is at the vet's office. They answered all my questions and didn't make me feel stupid for asking.


One more thing, I take the staff a small gift when I pick up my dogs. I try to pick some type of food item everyone can enjoy and you will be amazed how thankful they are.

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by xFoxyx

My vet has someone come in at night to check on the pets. Unfortunately no one is there all night.

I'm in for a yorkie meetup. We have a wonderful dog park, Chattapoochie Park off of Rodgers Bridge/Peachtree Industrial. They have small and large dog fenced in areas. They also have fountains for when it gets hot for the dogs to play in. Its a nice area.

Ian and I have gone there several times!

[Princes mom]

I picked Ian up this morning! He was fine, and very happy to see us...what a reunion! I'm so happy that we decided on boarding him with his vet. Of course we called a couple of times to check up on him.

[LCaster]

I have used a bonded, insured pet sitter for 13 yrs. She comes 3 x day and walks, feeds, toilets, plays with my dogs. I know she spends more than 30 min with my dogs so I get value for what I pay. She has a full profile on emergency contacts and vet instructions should anything happen (never has).

I have peace of mind because my home is not unattended during our vacation and we even have our mail picked up etc. If u weigh the cost, it's about the same.

[deedeebear]

I would go the vet route. We travel in a motor home so our Sophie can come with us but we had a pekingese years ago and we would board with the vet. Always came home to a healthy loving pet happy to see us. I would never take my baby to a place that she is left unattended for the entire night with other dogs. Your never know if one of those dogs bite (JMHO).

[Marhcarter]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

I picked Ian up this morning! He was fine, and very happy to see us...what a reunion! I'm so happy that we decided on boarding him with his vet. Of course we called a couple of times to check up on him.

I am glad everything worked out so well. I remember that where I used to live, when we had a big lazy lab-mutt rescue, whenever we boarded him at that vet, he spent his days on the sofa in the vets office...and he wasn't a cute little yorkie! (I found this out after we had boarded him several times when one of the techs was laughing about it) Many times when I go to the vet I use now, I can see a couple of small dogs and the resident cat all wandering about in the back with the staff.
Huey just hates being away from us (me, especially). When I got stuck at work for 3 days a couple of months ago (snow), he wouldn't even eat for his daddy unless he put the food in a treat ball. Spoiled...

[Silver Lace]

Originally Posted by pink66

Personally there's no way I would go with either one. Twelve hours unattended is crazy! But being kept in a cage the whole time is horrible. Can't he go on vacation with you? If not, I would keep looking for another option.

I can say without hesitation that I wholeheartedly and completely agree with what was said up above in the quote. I could never enjoy myself on my vacation one little bit .Mine is only 3.5 lbs and I would just be too worried about him.

[Silver Lace]

I am so very glad that it all worked out well for you and you had a nice trip and your baby was happy and you got to call to check on him. Many,many years ago I boarded a small dog at my vets for a few days and I called them every day and they did not mind. It must be good to be home and be with Ian.

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by pink66

Personally there's no way I would go with either one. Twelve hours unattended is crazy! But being kept in a cage the whole time is horrible. Can't he go on vacation with you? If not, I would keep looking for another option.

I understand how you feel, but it really worked great for us. We were out of the United States, so there was no way we could take him. Initially, Camp Bow Wow was an option, but found out some disturbing things about them. My mom was an option, but I would have to fly to FL with Ian, fly back to GA, fly 5 hours to get to our destination, fly back home....then back to FL to pick Ian up, then home again. It's great when you have family in the same state. I did say cage, but he was in a kennel, a large one. Ian was fine, I felt confident that he would be ok, and he was.