Find The Best Kennels For Your Pets To Stay At During Your Absence Pets are often extensions of ourselves, much like children and close family members are, and because we love and often need them in our lives, most of us will go to great trouble to ensure their safety and happiness – and the assurance that they are always cherished and looked after. Therefore we have them by our side for as many hours every day as is possible. It does also happen that there are times when we will be separated from these pets, sometimes for a day or two only, and sometimes for much longer periods. Some of these separations are planned, others may happen because of unforeseen circumstances. Therefore it is advised to always keep a good kennel’s, or a pet boarding facility’s, contact details close by for those times that you are going to use such services. Of course, research before time is important. Many people feel that the best place to start would be the vet they like and trust, the vet that they take their pets to all the time. He/she may be able to offer advice in this regard as they are often involved with kennels, care facilities for pets, and boarding services. Or ask other pet owners in your region whose opinion you value. Let the vet or a friend advise you, then go and visit the facility to see if they meet your requirements and if they are indeed the best place for your cat or dog when you go away. Ask the facility that you feel best about, to allow you to visit before you book your animal in: you want a tour of the facility, you want to know they are the best place to take care of your pets and their needs. If they refuse a visit from you before you book, maybe it is best to avoid them.
Look out for certain issues when you tour the facility, such as: is it well lit and does it offer good ventilation, also temperature control. You do not want the pet to stay in cold or wet circumstances, or extremely hot conditions either.