What To Look For When Boarding Your Cat Or Dog (Part 1)

Boarding kennels are full of individuals who are real professionals, and have a deep love and respect for animals. Their objective is to give the proper pet care for the cats and dogs they manage.

Nonetheless, it should be our objective to check out the qualifications of any kennel where we will be placing our cherished pet.

In the late 70s a group of kennel operators started what’s now called the ABKA, or American Boarding Kennel Association to look towards developing the highest standards for animal care. Today its membership is about sixteen hundred kennels in North America.

When deciding on a kennel for your companion pet, it would be a great idea to ask if they’re a member currently of this Association.

Another trick to choosing a kennel is to ask for some references from previous customers. A glowing recommendation from a past client is one of your best guarantees of fine service and care.

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

Without any doubt you’ll need to visit and check over the kennel yourself to see first hand what they’re like.

A few important observations are:

Does the area smell and look fresh and clean?

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