Our Pet Care Center provides separate boarding for dogs and cats. The cat room includes a kitty condo for extra kitty comfort boarding or if your cat likes more space. For dogs the indoor kennels are the first to be installed in the United States. Each one has a self contained ventilation and lighting unit with a built in resting bench.
One of the nicest features of our boarding is that we exclusively board for our clients. Why is that important? Because it ensures that we know your pet and their needs AND that we know the surrounding pet's needs, too. We have found that this makes for a more relaxed environment for all of the pets. There are no strange animals to upset the apple cart. When you visit our pet care center you will be amazed at how little barking or distressing behavior is exhibited. In general, all of the animals are relaxed and comfortable. For first time boarders we recommend a day long trial run at no charge so we can get to know your pet and see how they behave in the facility.
We provide pets with their own blanket, if applicable, or we have our own bedding. Light Jazz, or classical music is always played in their room, a night light is provided for their evening. A special atomizer releases the smell of fresh baked cinnamon buns every 10 minutes. The dogs really feel comfortable, like they are resting in your kitchen. The room also includes, plant and decorative items for a homey touch, curtains, and windows for natural light. Of course there is air conditioning with separate controls which allows us to raise or lower the temperature from the rest of the hospital to keep the animals at their maximum comfort level.
A special feature is a separate ventilation system which is state of the art and ensures that your pet is breathing FRESH unrecirculated air every 5 minutes. Imagine how you would feel if the person next to you in a restroom had diarrhea and you had to live with the smell all day. Because dogs do bark we have special sound reduction paneling to help absorb the sound to provide the other dogs with a quieter experience.
We provide care for pets with special needs and senior pets. Pets are checked periodically throughout the day during the week and Saturday, and at least twice a day on Sunday. Dogs go outside at least twice a day. Our enclosed outside runs allows them to spend more time outside and we offer additional exercise and play time in our beautiful outside garden with our TLC package. We feed premium food Science Diet which is included in the boarding fee or you may bring your own food, medication, bowls, etc.
Of course for your peace of mind and ours we have a security system that includes smoke detectors, sprinklers, motion detectors and carbon monoxide detectors that are monitored 24 hours a day by a security firm. If an emergency happened after hours the security company would immediately notify the police, or the fire department, and Dr. Hendrikson. We provide a special fire door and fire walls that protect the boarding area from smoke, fire or hazardous conditions if they were to arise in the adjoining hospital.
Our Boarding Fee Policy: The day of admission and the day of discharge are always charged. Fees: Please call419-668-6524 for current fees and options. T.L.C. package includes: for dogs—2 leash walks daily, playtime and extra petting. For cats-brushing, play time and kitty video. If FLEAS are present on your pet at the time of check-in an additional flea treatment charge will be added. Vaccinations/intestinal parasite tests and heartworm test will be done if not current.
Our Goal is to provide the most caring compassionate and friendly service to you and your pets.
Dr. Hendrikson and Staff