Boarding at Little Paws

Boarding Policies

DROPPING OFF/PICKING UP PETS:

Julie the Manager/Operator is chemically sensitive. Because of her chemical sensitivities we have some special guidelines to help with her disability as follows:

When dropping off and picking up your dog PLEASE do not wear any strong perfumes, hair products, and colognes or use any hand sanitizers before coming into the building.

FLEAS:
Please DO NOT administer any flea topicals to your dog one week PRIOR to its stay. We are not saying do not use them we are ASKING that you do not apply any sooner than one week before your dogs stay.

Dogs with Flea infestation will be bathed and you will be charged $50.00 plus groomer’s fee.
If you have any questions, or concerns PLEASE call and we will help any way we can.

GROOMING:
We do not offer in house bathing/grooming. However we work with local groomer Kelly Austin for an additional charge. If you would like your dog groomed 2 weeks advanced notice is required so inquire at the time you make boarding reservations.

VACCINATIONS:

Please bring a copy of your dog’s vaccination records with you if your dog is boarding for the first time at Little Paws. Dogs must have core series of Vaccinations including bordetella, Rabies (on dogs 6 months and older only). We follow the most current and revised vaccination protocols Jean Dodd’s and the American Veterinary Medical Society.

http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/petvacc.htm

Please NOTE: Kennel cough (aka bordetella vaccine) is a VIRUS much like a human cold virus. There are MANY different strains of the bordetella virus just like the human flu. A bordetella shot helps but DOES NOT prevent all strains of kennel cough. There is a very virulent new strain going around that the bordetella vaccine does not prevent. If your dog comes down with Kennel Cough while boarding he/she will be isolated and the owner will be charged additional fee of $10 per day for isolation.

RULES:

If your dog bites or is aggressive it will not be allowed to board at Little Paws. If your dog becomes aggressive while being boarded you will be charged $100 for extra security and precautions. Julie Clemen, Manager, determines this.

Bitches in season are allowed and will be kept in isolation. There is an extra charge of $10 per day. If your bitch comes into season while she is being boarded she will be isolated and charged an extra $10 per day from the time she is isolated.

We reserve the right to trim any hair on the dog that impedes or causes the dog to not poop or pee properly during its stay.

BRINGING DOG SUPPLIES:
All beds, blankets must be chemical and perfume free. Foam beds that get soiled will be bagged up we do not wash big beds. No crates are allowed you can use crate bottoms. Toys that have stuffing exposed will be tossed.

NOTE: In the boarding contract to stay at the kennel it states: I agree to pay all costs for any property damage or personal injury caused by my pet/s during its stay when requested by the owners for such damage or personal injury. In other words your dog eats a dog bed, Pen, bowl or ? You are responsible for paying for it.

ILLNESS:

In the event your dog becomes ill, while being boarding, that requires veterinary attention, your dog will be taken to our veterinarian - Healthy Pets Animal Hospital or one of the subsidiaries (Steamboat Animal Hospital, Southbay). Unless other arrangements have been made. If you would prefer your vet please let us know and we will make the necessary arrangements to make that possible.

NATURAL DISASTERS:

In the event of a natural disaster such as an earthquake please visit the website for posted information including emergency contact numbers. We will do everything to make sure your pet is safe and secure until you can come and get them. You may have to come and get your pet as soon as you can if the kennel has been damaged. Again check the website for information.

The boarding kennel is prepared and built to STRICT new and improved earthquake Codes. We have bottled water at all times and a back up generator for power to keep your pet in the best comfort possible if those circumstances should arrive.

PLEASE NOTE – This is a CHEMICAL FREE boarding facility.

We strive to be a totally chemical free boarding facility to help preserve the environment and the health and welfare of humans and pets.

To help us keep a totally chemical FREE environment we clean and disinfect using all natural products. Not only healthier for our environment but for humans and much safer for our beloved pets. We clean and disinfect using:

Vinegar – a natural disinfectant and urine neutralizer
Peppermint Soap – a natural astringent and deodorizer
Tea Tree Oil – Anti fungal and disinfectant and deodorizer
Hydrogen Peroxide – Germ buster and used after vinegar is equivalent to bleach 99%
Steam – Hot Steam kills germs and viruses due to the extreme temperature of the water.
Baking Soda – A great natural “scrubber” & deodorizer