Animal Daycare and Boarding Options, which one is right for your pet?

There are so many situations in which we cannot bring our cat or dog along for the trip. Sometimes you must go to a business meeting, or you are flying overseas and simply cannot bring them along. Whatever the case is, you have options. You can decide what fits within your budget and where your pet is safe and enjoys going or even staying home with a sitter.

Below are some services available in most areas.

Get a Pet Sitter

The traditional pet sitter is an oldie but goodie. They come to your home, you can tell when they come and go with Ring technology and your pet feels safe. If you get the right sitter they may even hang out or stay the night with your pet. The only downfall is you must trust this person not only with your pet but also with your home.

Pet Daycare

Doggy Daycare

This can range in price from as low as $25 up to $1000’s depending on the location. Some simple daycare drop-off services offer a group daycare setting in which your pet can play with other animals until you return. Others like Barks and Bubbles go as far as a offering a full menagerie of spa treatments for your pet. They are living the dream life of pampered spa treatments and custom meals, then cuddled and returned completely renewed. Depending on your budget and your pets’ personality you can select which you prefer.

Pet Boarding

This can also range from basic kennel boarding to a full on Petbnb. Some local animal shelters offer boarding services for many owners. This would be a basic kennel boarding service, some offer play time with other animals as well. There are WAG Doggie Hotels available as well as larger chain pet stores like PetSmart that offer boarding as well. Taylor’s Pond offers a more traditional pet sitter feel with the overnight option both kennel or not. The higher end Petbnb offers individual and group animal care and are mostly homeowners who love pets. They are offered up like AirBnB’s but just for your pets.

Whichever option you select hopefully you find the right fit for your family so you can feel comfortable, and your pet can be happily awaiting your return.