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Hello, Brody's mom again. I just wanted to know if any of you had boarded your dog post amp. Brody is getting ready for his second chemo this week. We had a vacation scheduled for last week, and our oncologist stated that she felt that it would suppress his immune system to board him. Our family all took turns watching our two greyhounds while we went in shifts to Lake Tahoe.
Although he will be through with his chemo by September, we had booked a trip to Hawaii in October. Now we are wondering whether to board him. We have a wonderful pet hotel/hospital down the street and just wondered what others have done. I am so undecided as I don't want to leave him for too long if out time is limited; however, our dogs love other dogs and used to love to be boarded. Our vacation is for two weeks but I am thinking of only going for one. Has anybody else faced this dilemma? Brody's mom, Pat
I forget who now, but I remember one member had to board their pup just a couple days after amputation! I would say if Brody is recuperating well, and you are comfortable with the people in charge keeping a close eye on him, he should be fine. Just make sure they know he needs less play time and lots of rest. Good luck and have a great trip!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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There is one other option you can check into finding a petsitter that will come into your home and stay with your dog(s). That's what we did when Chuy hurt his leg. We were going to board him but opted for a petsitter who stayed 24/7 instead. It turned out to be cheaper for us and was less stressful for Chuy. Jus tmake sure that they are licensed, bonded and insured. The girl we used took care of both the dogs and all 7 of our cats for 3 days. She also brought in our mail for us and it's added security for the house just having someone there while you are gone.
You have plenty of time to look for someone, interview a few and see who Brody likes too.
Here's a list of local petsitters in your area:
| A. | Pet Sitting By Diane http://www.pets.....ydiane.com - (916) 478-7387 |
| B. | Kritter Kamphttp://www.krit.....erkamp.com - (916) 691-1364 |
| C. | Camp Bow Wow – Elk Grove http://www.campbowwow.com - (916) 685-4590 |
| D. | Pets to Go http://www.petstogo.net - (916) 691-7387 |
| E. | The Hollywood Pet Resort – Pet Sitters & Dog Walkers http://www.theh.....oodpet.org - (916) 682-7973 |
| F. | Animal Lover (916) 456-5683 |
| G. | Pet Sitter(916) 684-0886 |
| H. | CJ's Pet Care (916) 684-4449 |
| I. | Miss Lucy the Pet Mom (916) 684-4542 |
Chuy, showing everyone that Tripawds do everything 3 times better than regular dogs!
Chuy, thanks for listing the pet sitter resources, you are so sweet.
I agree, I think having a pet sitter come over is the best idea. Even the best boarding kennels can have a kennel cough outbreak, I know mine did once. My Mom says she would play it safe and hire a sitter.
Don't change your vacation; you need a rest after all you've been through. And Brody will certainly appreciate a refreshed and relaxed pawrent!
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Hi-
We boarded Tika about three weeks after her surgery when it was clear she was doing well. She boards at our vet, and we just brought her bed and her favorite toys. They took good care of her and got her outside.
There's a set of stairs down to the boarding area, but the assistants have always been sweet and walk her around the outside of the building so she doesn't have to worry about her steps.
She's been boarded several times since because my husband and I travel for work and our schedules overlap. (and some much needed human time) she's done great every time.
If you can find a good reliable pet sitter, that's an awesome option, we use one for our 'quick' trips, but longer stays I leave them with our vet.
I hope that helps?!?
Kim and Spirit Tika http://www.tika.....ogspot.com
I am too afraid to board Tazzie due to risk of infection or injury plus the risk of bloat. My husband and I sometimes sneak away for an overnite and have someone stay at the house but otherwise we have not gone anywhere on vacation for at least a year. Maybe if her 1-year xrays are clear then we might feel more like traveling.
Pam and Tazzie
We did board Trouble just before her last chemo treatment. We board at the vet, and Trouble receives royal treatment by all the staff so I was very comfortable leaving her there. If she had a problem, she was in the best place she could have been.
I doubt I would have left her anywhere else. It all depends on your comfort level with the care they will be getting.
Shanna & Spirit Trouble ~ Trouble gained her wings 3/16/2011, a 27 1/2 month cancer survivor, tail wagging. RIP sweetheart, you are my heart and soul. Run free at Rainbow Bridge.
The November Five - Spirits Max, Cherry, Tika, Trouble & Nova. 11/2008 - 3/2013 An era ends as Queen Nova crossed the Bridge.
FYI: I just discovered care.com which will help you find qualified local dog walkers and pet sitters online.
Tripawds Founders Jim and Rene
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Cherry's boarding experience was not very good. We had a blood test just before she went into kennel and it was extremely good. She had boarded many times at this kennel and Cherry and the staff knew each other quite well. I call every few days to check on her and they always told me that she was doing well. They would even go out to her run to make sure that they were accurate in their assessment.
When we went to pick her up, I found a totaly different picture. She was clearly in great distress and her stomach was bloated to the size of a soccer ball. Even the manager said how great Cherry had done as we picked her up. The situation had all fallen apart in less than a day. I do not blame the kennel but it just shows how quickly things can go south. It took nearly six weeks before Cherry returned to her pre-kennel status.
To me it just demonstrates how challenged the immune system has become since the chemotherapy. We are planning a trip to Maui next March and are not too sure how we will deal with the situation if we are lucky eneough to have Cherry with us. (She will be 19months post amputation).
Bob & Cherry
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