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Boarding
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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.
Two weeks prior to boarding your dog MUST NOT have any flea
products such as Advantage, Frontline, Revolution etc. or Flea
shampoo’s, dips administered to it. If you have any questions,
or concerns PLEASE call and we will help any way we can.
We do not offer bathing/grooming. However we do have a mobile
groomer and local groomer on call. Please ask when dropping off
your pet for this service. |
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| 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
first 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. |
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| 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.
Dogs that have a coat over 4” will be brushed weekly and charged
$10 per brushing unless other arrangements have been made. 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. |
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| MEDICATIONS: |
| There is an extra
$5.00 (per dog) charge to dispense dog medications. We cannot
give medications that require to be given at exact times. |
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| 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. |
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NATURAL
DISASTERS: |
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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. |
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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. |
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PLEASE NOTE –
This is a CHEMICAL FREE boarding facility. |
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We strive
to be a totally chemical free boarding facility to help preserve the
environment and the health and welfare of humans and pets. |
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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: |
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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 |