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Nala Member  Posts: 57 |
posted 12-04-2003 09:33 AM
 
I am going home for the Holidays and my last resort was to board Nala and now I have to. Is exactly two weeks away that I am going to take her and I feel sick already. I got her from a Shelter and I have this feeling that when I leave her she is going to feel that I am not coming back for her! Does anyone know if you can leave their beds there with them? I have a bed for her that she loves to sleep on and I would want her to have it there with her for comfort. I also want to leave her chew bones and some toys with her too so she is not bored in there. They are going to feed her twice a day and walk her once but I am scared that she will go in her cage or whatever they put her in and that will lead to problems when I get her back! I am a mess about this! Does anyone have any suggestions for any of my worries? Leslie IP: Logged |
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NewLabOwnr Member Posts: 169 |
posted 12-04-2003 09:49 AM
I have to bring Max to the kennel this weekend overnight on Saturday, and I feel awful about it as well. They will not let me bring his dog bed, my mom thought this was because of the worry of fleas. But they do have bedding there for the dogs. I know it's easy to get upset over this, trust me I do understand, but many, many dogs get boarded all the time and I'm sure yoru Nala will be just fine. Is there no way you can bring her with you? Do you have anyone that is staying for the holidays that could come to your place and watch her? What about a sitting service that may board dogs in a house like setting instead of a kennell? These are the only suggestions I can offer, I totally feel for you. We are now driving 6 hours during the holidays instead of flying just so we can have Max with us instead of boarding him (and because we don't want to take him on the plane). IP: Logged |
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honeybear Member Posts: 926 |
posted 12-04-2003 09:56 AM
You got me confused at first with the other Nala that is also being boarded over the holidays!. I have never boarded my dogs, I think it depends on the place. Do check to see if they will let you do that. And take something that has your smell on it. Is she a pup or older? I think they may not lot her have chew toys because of liability issues. If she is older and she has things she likes to chew but doesnt chew up, I think that would be okay. She will be okay! Honeybear IP: Logged |
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honeybear Member Posts: 926 |
posted 12-04-2003 09:59 AM
I knew there just a post on this and couldnt remember who posted. Newlabowner - glad to hear you are driving instead of flying and taking Max with you on your holiday trip. I would also recommend the hous -sitter route too. Check with your vet and local pet stores, they can sometimes recommend people. Honeybear IP: Logged |
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Nala Member Posts: 57 |
posted 12-04-2003 09:59 AM
Well, I could not bring her with me beucase I live in CA and my family lives in Delaware, so that is a 5 hour flight under the plane! The airlines also have weather restrictions where they wont put them on the plane if it is too cold in the city you are going to. I do have a few friends that are staying but leaving town for few days over the holidays and I dont want to have to worry about her not getting fed or anything like that. I also tired a pet sitter but they are all booked or vacationing over the holidays also! So I am poop out of luck! I wish I could just buy her a seat on the plane! She would probably just go to sleep but, that will never happen! Well good luck with Max! Its only one night right? Mine is going to be 16 to 18 days that is if I can get one of my friends to pick her up before she comes to get my at the airport because my flight is at night! Max is a lab! Aww! I wanted to get a lab cause I grew up with them as a kid and I love them! What color is he? I ended up with a Aussie/Pit and love her like my daughter! IP: Logged |
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dukesdad Member Posts: 117 |
posted 12-04-2003 10:01 AM
Boarding should not be a problem if you select a good kennel. Most will not allow you to bring bedding but most will also supply mats. Good kennels also should have an option for you to buy individual "play time" for your dog. This should help your dog realize this experience is different and enjoyable. There is even one kennel here in Houston that monitors the runs with a web cam so you can look in on your dog via the internet. Above all, inspect the kennel before you trust them with your dog. It should be clean, climate controlled and the staff should display a genuine care for you pet. Hope this helps relieve your anxiety. IP: Logged |
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honeybear Member Posts: 926 |
posted 12-04-2003 10:16 AM
I agree with dukes dad about thoroughly checking out the kennel and make sure you inspect it. We have one here called country air pet resort. They have these wonderful commercials I wnet and check it out and it was disgusting. it was nothing mroe than a cement runs and no way to get outside and it was all wet from them hosing it down, the smell was awful. And then Iheard from people at the dog park it was a breeding ground for kennel cough. DOnt mean to scare you, but please do a walk thru before you board. You said the pet sitters were booked I sure because of the holidays, but I would continue to search like I said thru local vets, trainers, work people - maybe they know of someone. Good luck Honeybear IP: Logged |
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fleafly Member Posts: 996 |
posted 12-04-2003 10:19 AM
I thought my dog would think he was being abandoned the first time I boarded him. I found him wandering around lost and he was very clingy. I was quite surprised that he loved it there. I'm not sure he wanted to come home! I try to select a kennel where they have indoor and outdoor access in the run and enough room to move around. I also like places where they have an exercise yard and turn the dogs out into the exercise yard to run around. I found a great place in Dallas where the owners lived on site, so they were always there with the animals. It was a long drive to get there, but well worth it. IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 12-04-2003 11:28 AM
I am also terrified about boarding our Nala. Fortunately I have a good recommendation from our trainer. I am going out there sometime in the next week to make sure it is okay. I hope she doesn't come home more wild than she already is!! We thought about bringing her with us and boarding her at our destination (my mother will not allow dogs in the house, and she is allergic anyway) so we could go visit her and play with her while on vacation. But then we thought that going to visit her but leaving her in that place would just confuse her. Probably she is better off not seeing us until we return.
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Nala Member Posts: 57 |
posted 12-04-2003 01:13 PM
Ok, Well I just talked to the vet. Its going to 409 for Nala for the 18 days and my mom is going to pay that for me! Thank goodness. They said that I can bring her bed and some tomes and that she is in the room the size of a big closet. I hope that it is big enough for my munchkin! IP: Logged |
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honeybear Member Posts: 926 |
posted 12-04-2003 01:39 PM
Sounds like you are boarding at your vet. That is great news she can have her bed and toys. Ithink that does make a differnec eand dont forget something like a shirt of yours that has your smell on it Honeybear IP: Logged |
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Nala Member Posts: 57 |
posted 12-04-2003 03:05 PM
Yes I definitly will leave something with her with my sent on it to comfort her! I just hope that she is ok!! IP: Logged |
Jas Moderator Posts: 536 |
posted 12-04-2003 10:48 PM
Many kennels are cement, but the floors are heated and the dogs have both inside & outside access during the day. At night the dogs are closed in to keep everyone warm. At least this is what most good kennels will do. Don't necessarily be turned off if the runs are wet, this could mean that they were just cleaned (a good thing!  ) the heated areas stay wet for a short while but soon dry.Best thing to do if you're worried about leaving her is a "test" stay before you go. Bring your Nala in for an afternoon or even overnight and see how she does, this way she'll know you *are* coming back. Most of all always, always check out a place first, that way you feel comfortable and know your dog is safe in a clean environment. Ask about exercise & supervised play times, how many dogs they take, how many play together at once etc... The good places usually let you bring a blanket or bed and toys. good luck [This message has been edited by Jas (edited 12-04-2003).] IP: Logged |
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Chessmind Member Posts: 701 |
posted 12-04-2003 11:03 PM
Nala. Have you thought of having a professional pet sitter come and take care of your baby at home, instead of boarding her? It's great! They stay at your house and are there to take care of your pets 24/7. I highly recommend www.petsit.com or search the web if they are not in your area for other pet sitters. You would be doing the most loving thing if you let Nala stay at home. She would still miss you a bunch when you're away, but she'll be in good hands and much happier. IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 12-05-2003 12:18 AM
Hi, i was wondering about the pet sitters. Are they bonded? i was just thinking of your personal belongings...Susan IP: Logged |
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MaydaysMom Member Posts: 260 |
posted 12-05-2003 12:49 AM
Some of the things you want to look for when hiring a pet sitter: 1. That they will conduct a meet and greet interview and take a comprehensive profile on each of your pets. Many even offer light and blind rotations to make your home look like someone is actually there to deter theft and crime, they also should bring in your mail, newspapers, and minimal upkeep on houseplants. They should even take out the trash for you while you are gone.
Patti Morgan of PSI has developed a certification for pet sitters. Since it is relatively new not many sitters have completed the certification process but that is something to keep in mind in the for future screening. You will know once you meet the pet sitter and see how they interact with your Nala how comfortable you feel with them. You will also be able to spot a sitter willing to go the extra mile. Can you tell what I do for a living? lol IP: Logged |
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Jamiya Member Posts: 1392 |
posted 12-05-2003 03:55 AM
I don't know that the pet sitters in our area will stay at your house. The ones I have used before come for as many visits as you hire them for (usually 1-3/day). That would never work for my Nala as she has to be crated while no one is home. 
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honeybear Member Posts: 926 |
posted 12-05-2003 08:21 AM
A bell just went off! I also heard to check with places that have retiree services. Like the Elks club or other places. My mind s a blank right now, but many retired persons live in small cramped places and and would like the opportunity to stay at someones place to pet sit. ANd the dogs do have to be matched according to their size and playfulness and stuff of or they just come on a daily basis. Honeybear IP: Logged |
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Nala Member Posts: 57 |
posted 12-05-2003 08:23 AM
I did try to get a pet sitter that was my first option. But they are all booked over the holdays with previous clients and some that I called are taking vacation at that time! I would love that option but I think that now it is too late! I am going to call the vet today to see if I can just walk in to see where she will be and all so I am ok with it! Thats a great idea you guys have all given to me!!! IP: Logged |
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Samsintentions Member Posts: 944 |
posted 12-05-2003 10:43 AM
Too bad your from Cali. I would have loved to pet sit! IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 12-05-2003 11:29 AM
Nala, I never noticed where you were from before. I live in Santa maria, only about an hour or a little more from you. I wish I could keep Nala for you, but with Casey's pups here, I don't think she would go for it..Too bad! Susan Good luck with the vet! I'm sure all will work out o.k. Oh and have a GREAT vacation! IP: Logged |
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fleafly Member Posts: 996 |
posted 12-05-2003 04:19 PM
$409 for 18 days? How much does your vet charge per day, that seems like a lot. I usually pay 12 a day per dog. The most expensive places are 15-18/day. What do you mean she is in a room? Will she have indoor/outdoor access? I like the places that have long runs, usually 5 feet by 8 feet or 10 feet. They have an indoor and an outdoor portion, so the dog can be inside or outside. IP: Logged |
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Nala Member Posts: 57 |
posted 12-05-2003 05:29 PM
This is the break down from the Vet. -10 a day -5 for an extra feeding cause she is a puppy -3 dollars a day for Christmas and New Years and for weekend days -18 to 16 days will be her stay So I guess that adds up! I dont know if they have indoor and outdoor access..I wish they did but like I said this is my last resort! I really have tried a lot Leslie IP: Logged |
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fleafly Member Posts: 996 |
posted 12-05-2003 05:43 PM
One idea is asking about bringing your own food. Some places charge less if you bring your own food, and your dog doesn't have to eat a different food while she is there. How old is she? I've never heard of them charging for an extra feeding? IP: Logged |
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puttin510 Member Posts: 1179 |
posted 12-05-2003 08:17 PM
One more thing, make sure she is up to date with all her shots especially bortadella. Or they may turn you away. Thats what happened to my sister. She did not realize hers were not so they turned her down. Her lab has some allergy problems with the bortadella shot. So she was lucky enough to bourd at the vets. They had a dog run area for the dogs to get out and play too. She said it cost a bit over $300 for shot and boarding. Steep to her but worth it. ------------------ IP: Logged |
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