| Welcome to SERENADE BOARDING KENNELS. We would like to
tell you about our business. |
| SIZE |
| We are a small kennel which boards dogs and cats. We can only take about
20 dogs and 10 cats. Because of our limited size, pets get more human contact
and attention given to their well being than at larger kennels. Our kennel
is quiet and we do not have to wear ear protection while in the kennel,
as the larger kennels must. Constant barking will cause undue stress on
your pet. We do not have that problem here. |
| At Serenade your animal will be cared for by the experienced owners not
an employee who last week was pumping gas! If you want to visit the kennel,
you will also meet the owner to discuss your pet's boarding needs. |
| Because we are a small family run business please
have the courtesy to make an appointment if you wish to visit us.
Animals do best on a routine and we cannot always stop what we are doing
because you thought you would stop by. |
| STAFF |
| Anne, the owner, is a graduate VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
with more than 25 years in the animal care field. Paul, the owner, has more
20 years experience in the animal care profession. |
| We also have a VETERINARIAN on call 24 hours a day. |
| KENNEL |
| The kennel is designed so that each dog has its own indoor and outdoor
run which are separated by a sliding door. Inside, the kennel is heated
and air-conditioned and has music on 24 hours a day. Dogs are given a blanket
by us and have water at all times. Owners may bring a toy for each pet,
but we supply the bedding. The indoor and outside runs provide plenty of
room should you have two large dogs (such as Golden Retrievers) that you
wish to stay together. |
| CATTERY |
| Cats are boarded in specially designed cat pens in our office. The office
is in our house so the cats are not exposed to the sight or sounds of dogs.
We have only 10 pens so book early. We have double and single pens. Cats
are let out daily, one at a time, for playtime in our office. |
| EXERCISE |
| The dogs are let outside at least three times per day for exercise. Weather
conditions determine how long they are out. In good weather, they will be
out about 30-45 minutes each time. We do not give free unlimited access
to the outside as some kennels do. We feel that this is NOT a good
way to provide a stress free environment since some dogs will continually
run in and out, barking, fighting through the fence with their neighbour
and be hyperactive. Since most house pets do not have unlimited access to
the outside, if a schedule of supervised outside time and inside rest is
established, the pet will adjust better to being away from home and is ultimately
happier. Also, pets receive more human contact this way and a comfortable
indoor temperature can be maintained. |
We do NOT let strange dogs together at anytime. Dog fights will
happen even between animals that know each other and live together. Dogs
that don't know each other are highly likely to fight, possibly causing
serious and life threatening injuries. Diseases and parasites can be transmitted
between dogs who are in direct contact with each other. No matter how closely
supervised, Never leave your pet in a kennel which has “group
play time” and the policy of letting strange dogs together.
For
people who truly know animals, this is just common sense. |
| FEEDING |
| Pets are fed twice per day. We stock KIRKLAND and PEERLESS dry foods and
a variety of canned meats for dogs. For cats, we have a variety of dry and
canned foods, including sardines. If you wish to bring another food for
your pet, we will use that. |
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