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Boarding pets....

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FI & I originally going to keep Clyde at my parents house the night of the wedding...however, my mom had made a comment that made me thing she really didn't want to come back home the night of the wedding.  She wanted to get a hotel room so they didn't have to drive home just in case she and my stepdad were having too much fun...

I had asked my mom if my uncle's friend (pretty much the only one we trust with Clyde) would watch Clyde the day and night of the wedding....Well, she only asked him if he could watch him for a few hours...so now we're stuck because we really (more like I) don't want to have to board him for one night...I don't want to board him at all...I don't trust places even though they may be well known...if he could see, it might be different but since he's blind, I think he would have a harder time in a surrounding he doesn't know...He's so dang spoiled...lol  

Have you ever boareded an animal? If so how long?  Did you give anything from home?  Ugh...I just want to sneak him in our hotel room! =(

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  • BeabullMomBeabullMom
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    I am having a hard time with this too.  Typically my dad is our official dog watcher, or my mom and step-dad is he is not available.  Since we will all clearly be busy on the wedding day, I am not sure if I should board her or what to do.  I don't like to leave her because she has high anxiety and I feel awful.  She is totally spoiled too.  I'm curious to see what others say...
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  • michelle11988michelle11988 member
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    My parents used to board one of my dogs at a place that they got rooms, not kennels.  It was the best we could do when we couldn't find anyone else to watch our dog at the time for vacation.  Is there any pet friendly hotels or rooms where you are staying? I know one of my guests are bringing her two dogs with her to the hotel and they are making accomodations as they are pet friendly.  Her husband works TSA and has a dog for work so I don't think they can board that dog so luckily our hotel is pet friendly or else they wouldn't be able to come.

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  • penny12986penny12986 member
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    I used to work at a kennel for boarding cats and dogs. I would scoop the poop, give the meds and put together the meals. The place I worked had individual runs for dogs so they never interacted with other dogs they didn't know. Each dog had access to indoors and outdoors by going through their own doggy door. I can certainly understand your hesitation in boarding Clyde because he has a special need. During the 2 years Of college that I worked at the kennel, most of my coworkers were high school students who really couldn't care less. In response to your question about bringing toys from home, many owners brought things but we always kept the bags of toy in another room so things wouldn't get lost. Some people would pack up every toy they owned and we couldn't having them freak out because Fluffy's fav rubber newspaper disappeared. Our kennel also provided bedding so if an owner brought their own, we would put the dog's name on it and put it in storage so it wouldn't get damaged, Is getting a pet sitter an option? I know tht you have asked some family friends but maybe some coworkers might have some recommendations. Then you can see how they are with Clyde and he can stay in the place that he is familiar with. I'm sorry. We just have 2 cats and our neighbor is coming over to feed them on our wedding night since we'll only be gone 1 night. During our honeymoon, my uncle is going to stay at our house to take care of them for 10 days.
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  • mekiakoomekiakoo member
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    We're also having the same problem. Especially since we'll be going on our honeymoon the day after the wedding. We aren't sure if we should leave our dog up north (4 hours away) and have somebody take him in for a week and half or bring him over to my parents' and they watch him for a week.

    The wedding DAY- we aren't sure what to do if he stays at my parents' since nobody will be home all day.

    There is also no boarding kennels for miles around here.

    Can you get somebody to stay at the house and watch Clyde overnight??
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  • arunkumararunkumar
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    We normally leave our dogs with family but everyone we trust will be at the wedding. We decided to board the dogs. Since our vet , who we love, does boarding, I feel fairly comfortable about it. I already made the appointment. I was told to bring bedding, food (although they provide food for the dogs but I don't want them to get sick by eating new food), toys, and treats. The dogs will share one kennel, which I know will make them feel better.  I'm dropping them off Thursday afternoon and since the vet is closed Sundays, I'll pick them up Monday morning. So about 4 days.

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  • littlemoments324littlemoments324 member
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    yeah, we do not have anyone to stay overnight with him.  Everyone we trust will be at the wedding...plus we don't want him in his own house/kennel all day either...We want him to be able to get up and move around...I'm slowly coming around to the idea.
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  • michelle11988michelle11988 member
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    LM - does your vet in Michigan have a boarding room or anyone through the vet take care of pets overnight?  Maybe you can have your mom or someone look at boarding rooms for Clyde before the wedding to interview them about his special needs.

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  • k8888k8888
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    Ditto Michelle.... check with your vet on pet sitters/boarding they recommend for special-needs dogs.  Many pet-sitters will come to your house and spend time with the dog, let him out, feed him, etc while you're away.  A reputable pet sitter should readily give you references and should be insured, as well.

    We boarded my lab at a local kennel for a week when my family went away on vacation (this was at least 10 years ago).  He had his own dog run and they took care of his basic needs.  However, because he was a lab, his energy level was through the roof and he wasn't able to really get it out because they didn't walk the dogs.  It seems like he pretty much barked for a week straight because when we picked him up he lost his doggy voice and was just so exhausted.  I wouldn't recommend a boarding kennel at all, especially for Clyde.  They're very overwhelming.
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  • klwpazklwpaz member
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    We usually leave our pups with my parents or a neighbor who spoils them rotten. Last year we went on vacation for a week and none of our usuals were available to watch them. Lucky for us, FI knew the kennel owner personally through his job (his store sells pet food) so he trusted her completely. I was a tough sell... I didn't want to leave my babies. But the kennel offered a nice run for the girls to play outside, and the owner is amazing with the dogs. I think the most important thing, whether you find a pet sitter to come to you or have him stay at a kennel, is that you trust the person and get good references. I would suggest asking your family/friends/coworkers if they can recommend someone local.
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