Pet Boarding

Pet boarding ensures the care of a pet while the owner is out of town or otherwise unable to care for it. Pet boarders vary in quality of care. Many will provide the essentials of care including food, water and exercise, while others will provide extras such as one-on-one attention and rooms with a view.Petco: Choosing a Boarding Kennel

Look around the facility. The place should look and smell clean. The play and housing areas should be adequately sized. The temperature, light and ventilation should be comfortable. Kennels that exclude non-vaccinated pets will prevent diseases from spreading.The Humane Society: Choosing a Boarding Kennel Petco: Choosing a Boarding Kennel

Find out the state requirements for kennels; if they need to be certified be sure that the kennel chosen has the appropriate certifications. Check the to see if the kennel is a member of the American Boarding Kennel Association or if any complaints about it have been submitted the Better Business Bureau. Ask how the rates are calculated.The Humane Society: Choosing a Boarding Kennel

• Financial Post: Where Fido, Fluffy Can Stay In Style (2007)

• USA Today: Denver Airport May Add Pet Boarding Facility (2007)

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