What To Look Out For If Boarding Your Pet (Part 1)

Kennels are full of individuals who are professionals, and have a deep love and respect for all animals. Their desire is to provide the proper care for the cats and dogs they watch over.

Nevertheless, it important to carefully look over the qualifications of any boarding kennel where we may be placing our cherished pet.

In 1977 some dedicated kennel owners founded what’s now called the American Boarding Kennel Association (A.B.K.A.) to look towards developing the highest possible standards in pet care. Today its membership is nearly 1,500 kennels in the U.S. and Canada.

While selecting a place for your companion pet, it would be a good start to ask if they’re a current member of this Group.

Your pet veterinarian is a great source of advice on what might be a kennel in your area that’s suitable for your particular cat or dog.

A tip in choosing a kennel is to ask for references from past clients. A glowing recommendation from a satisfied customer is one of the best guarantees of good service and care.

Without a doubt one of the most important things to do is drop by and check over the kennel for yourself, to see firsthand what they are like.

A few useful observations are:

Does the kennel area look and smell clean?

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