Rates

Our nightly rates are inclusive of a daily Quality Time session; a customized feeding program using our selection of foods; beds & bedding; and throughout the day snacking. As explained below we don't impose a noon checkout charge either. Don't be fooled by operations that quote one rate then pile on extra charges. When you checkout you will also receive a "kennelbuck" for each pet for each night's stay that you can redeem on your next visit. You can also earn kennelbucks for every referral you make to our facility. See our new KENNELBUCKS page.

Nightly Boarding Rates Effective 07/01/2011 

*Many dogs will be "tweeners", i.e. $23, $27 or $31. Our 'size' designations consider the size of the pet, the size of the room the pet requires, and the amount of work involved in the pet's care. Until we have some experience with a particular pet our boarding charge will be based on our experience with "comparable" animals considering breed, size, age, gender and health. Subsequent reservation charges will be based on our experience with the particular pet. Our goal is to be fair.

Multiple Pets receive a 15% discount if boarded together, 5% if boarded separately.

Medication Charges: in food $0.25, in mouth $0.50; Ear & Eye Ointments $1.00.

Extra Quality Time: One per day included in board $5.00 for each additional session.

Checkout Charges: In general we do not impose checkout charges; the only exceptions occur on summer weekends and certain times during major holidays when we are filled to capacity. We think this is fairer than the industry wide practice of charging a whole night for pickups after Noon. If you are looking to pick up a pet in the afternoon of one of these rare occasions, it may be necessary for you to book your room until the following day.

Off-hour accommodation: We try to be flexible if you need a somewhat earlier or later check-in or checkout than indicated by our scheduled office hours. We work these out on a case by case basis and may include a modest fee. The only exceptions are Saturday after 2PM and Sunday, which is our "afternoon off".

Third Party Dropoffs & Pickups: We discourage them since we hope to develop solid business relationships over time. That is made difficult when we're trying to communicate pertinent information through third parties. We recognize that sometimes third party involvement is necessary, but if your motivation is to shave a couple of dollars off your boarding bill, please consider if you're being "penny wise, pound foolish". In any event you will need to make payment arrangements, and you will be responsible for driving directions, and for communicating with the third party.

Miscellaneous charges that are not specified here, e.g., driving a dog to its veterinarian, are calculated at a labor rate of $12.50/hour (kennel), $35/hour (grooming room) plus expenses.