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REQUIREMENTS At Spencer Boarding Kennel we
take every precaution, such as requiring current vaccinations and daily
disinfectant cleaning, to prevent illness to our guests.
The boarding experience is not much different from a day at school
for children. There is always the possibility that a pet may contract a
communicable disease any time they are in the presence of other dogs or cats no
matter how clean the kennel is kept. All dogs are required to
have current vacations for Rabies, Distemper, (DHLPP), Parvo,
and Bordatella (Kennel Cough). All cats are required to
have current Rabies and Distemper vaccinations, and we strongly suggest
that they be immunized against Feline Leukemia, a HIGHLY contagious
disease. We also require that you
ask your veterinarian for a printout of your pet’s vaccination record and
bring this proof of immunization with you when you check in. We require that pets be free of
fleas. If pets arrive with fleas,
they will be given a flea bath, at the Owner’s expense, before they are taken
into the kennel area. We do not
have a flea problem and the only way to keep it that way is to check every
boarder as they arrive. We strongly
suggest you treat any flea problems prior to boarding. Capstar, a flea product
from Novartis, available from your vet, kills fleas quickly and is priced very
reasonably. K-9 KENNEL DESCRIPTION We
provide large blankets and a low step, off the floor bed for each guest in their
individual indoor bedroom. These blankets will be changed periodically as needed
during your pet’s stay and freshened every evening. All pets have stainless
steel buckets and/or bowls with fresh water available all day. The
indoor kennel area is heated for cold months and well ventilated and
air-conditioned in
the hotter months. The atmosphere
is roomy, bright, cheerful, and clean. Each
indoor kennel also has an outdoor private run. Soothing
music plays gently day and night (until bedtime) in the boarding areas.
Favorite TV programs (like Animal Plant) can be viewed during the day
hours. INDIVIDUAL or GROUP PLAY TIMES All dogs get supervised play periods outdoors beginning at 6 a.m. and ending around 5 p.m. Breakfast starts at 5:30 a.m. and first potty break is 6 a.m. If you would prefer your dog NOT be in a play group but would prefer a more individual play time, either alone or with other family K-9 members, please be sure to bring this fact to our attention. Your pet will enjoy toys, games, and splashing around in the wading pool, weather permitting. SENIOR GUESTS Senior pets may have stiff
joints and visual or hearing limitations. They'll need some extra patience and
understanding during boarding. A
little more time or comforting company can mean so much. We’ll do our best to be sure
all senior guests are comfortable and content.
The senior pet play group does not engage in rough and tumble play.
Regular limited exercise helps keep spirits high and soreness low. PUPPY OR KITTEN or FIRST TIME GUESTS The first boarding experience
can cause a great deal of stress and fear, or it can be a happy experience.
A familiar item or something special from home can make all the
difference. FELINE FACILITY Cats and kittens are boarded in special individual play
areas with climbs, resting shelf and lots of toys. Canned and/or dry food can be fed. Dry food is
available at will. No outside social groups for our feline guests. However, each
pet receives personal lap time, as well as supervised indoor exercise . EVENINGS Personal time and cookies (dog
bones or kitty treats) are given each evening before bed.
A nightly check is made for full water buckets, every one is content, happy, and tucked
in for the night. The kennel is monitored nightly
by an intercom connected to our home so we can hear any activity in the kennel. VETERINARIANS We have veterinarians accessible
24 hours a day, just in case any emergency may arise during your pet’s stay.
Spencer Animal Hospital (5 min. away) Candor Animal Care (8 miles away) Owego Veterinary Hospital (25 minutes away) Cornell University Vet Clinic (35 minutes away) GROOMING Other
than bathing, formal grooming is not available at this time.
We have a list of several groomers in the area. FUTURE SERVICES Future services will include
Day Care – same as boarding fees – not available at this time.
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