Comments on: Need Boarding for my dog fourth of july weekend? http://www.dogsandpeople.com/dog-boarding/need-boarding-for-my-dog-fourth-of-july-weekend Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:07:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Schnoodle_Mom88 http://www.dogsandpeople.com/dog-boarding/need-boarding-for-my-dog-fourth-of-july-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-1939 Schnoodle_Mom88 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:54:59 +0000 #comment-1939 We had this problem... it IS hard to find a decent place that will take your dog. We had to call four places before we found one, and when we went to visit a few days ago it was horrible - all cement and gravel, one person working (she was surprised there was dog poop in an outdoor pen...), no beds for the dogs (so if you don't bring their own their out of luck), middle of the woods, etc. So we called about ten other places until we found a nicer one. And we started looking two weeks ago! Next time we'll try a few months ahead - i would check with your vet for boarding and if one place is booked ask them for references! They'll gladly give them - the ones we called did. There's also the possibility of finding someone to come to your home to play with the dog, feed, and let them out. Maybe a close friend or relative?<br><b>References : </b><br>Owned by Mutt We had this problem… it IS hard to find a decent place that will take your dog. We had to call four places before we found one, and when we went to visit a few days ago it was horrible – all cement and gravel, one person working (she was surprised there was dog poop in an outdoor pen…), no beds for the dogs (so if you don't bring their own their out of luck), middle of the woods, etc.

So we called about ten other places until we found a nicer one. And we started looking two weeks ago! Next time we'll try a few months ahead – i would check with your vet for boarding and if one place is booked ask them for references! They'll gladly give them – the ones we called did.

There's also the possibility of finding someone to come to your home to play with the dog, feed, and let them out. Maybe a close friend or relative?
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]]> By: junebug http://www.dogsandpeople.com/dog-boarding/need-boarding-for-my-dog-fourth-of-july-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-1938 junebug Sat, 20 Jun 2009 17:22:59 +0000 #comment-1938 Contact a professional pet sitter organization for a list of members in your area. Two of the well-known and respected organizations in this field are the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (800-296-PETS) and Pet Sitters International (336-983-9222). For more information go to: http://www.pets911.com/animal-academy/pet-sitting/where-do-i-find-a-professional-pet-sitter/<br><b>References : </b><br> Contact a professional pet sitter organization for a list of members in your area. Two of the well-known and respected organizations in this field are the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (800-296-PETS) and Pet Sitters International (336-983-9222).

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http://www.pets911.com/animal-academy/pet-sitting/where-do-i-find-a-professional-pet-sitter/
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]]> By: *cuttiepie* http://www.dogsandpeople.com/dog-boarding/need-boarding-for-my-dog-fourth-of-july-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-1937 *cuttiepie* Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:54:59 +0000 #comment-1937 at Petmart they have a doggy hotel that you can put you dog there<br><b>References : </b><br> at Petmart they have a doggy hotel that you can put you dog there
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]]> By: animalgal121 http://www.dogsandpeople.com/dog-boarding/need-boarding-for-my-dog-fourth-of-july-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-1936 animalgal121 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:26:59 +0000 #comment-1936 try to find a local puppy hotel. or even ask the vet or local animal shelter if they can take care of your dog for a few days.<br><b>References : </b><br> try to find a local puppy hotel. or even ask the vet or local animal shelter if they can take care of your dog for a few days.
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]]> By: Love is ANIMAL (Pups due 7/13!) http://www.dogsandpeople.com/dog-boarding/need-boarding-for-my-dog-fourth-of-july-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-1935 Love is ANIMAL (Pups due 7/13!) Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:05:59 +0000 #comment-1935 I dont know if you can get a place this late but usually vets have boarding kennels. You could try there if your veterinary office offers that. Why can you not take the dog with you? Could a friend take your dog? Good luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> I dont know if you can get a place this late but usually vets have boarding kennels.

You could try there if your veterinary office offers that.

Why can you not take the dog with you?
Could a friend take your dog?

Good luck!
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]]> By: truely_blonde_2003 http://www.dogsandpeople.com/dog-boarding/need-boarding-for-my-dog-fourth-of-july-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-1934 truely_blonde_2003 Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:57:59 +0000 #comment-1934 You might want to check with your groomer. I know a few groomers and they do pet sit, either at their shop or home. Short notice, check them out first.<br><b>References : </b><br> You might want to check with your groomer. I know a few groomers and they do pet sit, either at their shop or home. Short notice, check them out first.
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]]> By: Bozema http://www.dogsandpeople.com/dog-boarding/need-boarding-for-my-dog-fourth-of-july-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-1933 Bozema Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:09:59 +0000 #comment-1933 You usually need to book boarding well in advance on holiday weekends. Your better bet is to try and find a pet sitter in you area at this point. Ask friends and acquaintances, call your vet and check on craigslist. And if there are a lot of fireworks in your area, try and find someone who will spend that evening with your dog. Many dogs escape in terror when left alone with fireworks going off - many get injured, hit by cars in their panic or just plain lost.<br><b>References : </b><br> You usually need to book boarding well in advance on holiday weekends. Your better bet is to try and find a pet sitter in you area at this point. Ask friends and acquaintances, call your vet and check on craigslist. And if there are a lot of fireworks in your area, try and find someone who will spend that evening with your dog. Many dogs escape in terror when left alone with fireworks going off – many get injured, hit by cars in their panic or just plain lost.
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]]> By: mmcrobinson http://www.dogsandpeople.com/dog-boarding/need-boarding-for-my-dog-fourth-of-july-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-1932 mmcrobinson Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:34:59 +0000 #comment-1932 I do not know where that is http://petshotel.petsmart.com/locations/wa.shtml what about your vets<br><b>References : </b><br> I do not know where that is

http://petshotel.petsmart.com/locations/wa.shtml

what about your vets
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]]> By: bassetnut http://www.dogsandpeople.com/dog-boarding/need-boarding-for-my-dog-fourth-of-july-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-1931 bassetnut Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:12:59 +0000 #comment-1931 It's really hard to find last minute boarding for a holiday. Most people reserve well in advance. Any place you do find I'd be wondering why they still have space. Can't you take the dog with you? Maybe a friend can take him?<br><b>References : </b><br> It's really hard to find last minute boarding for a holiday. Most people reserve well in advance. Any place you do find I'd be wondering why they still have space.

Can't you take the dog with you? Maybe a friend can take him?
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]]> By: cougardennis http://www.dogsandpeople.com/dog-boarding/need-boarding-for-my-dog-fourth-of-july-weekend/comment-page-1#comment-1930 cougardennis Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:24:59 +0000 #comment-1930 no help but next time i would at least think several months ahead for a big holiday weekend<br><b>References : </b><br> no help but next time i would at least think several months ahead for a big holiday weekend
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