Need Boarding for my dog fourth of july weekend?

November 1st, 2008 | by The Patriot |
kate4746 asked:


I need boarding for my dog fourth of July weekend. I can’t find anyone. I live in Washington in the everett area. Any help would be useful.

  1. 10 Responses to “Need Boarding for my dog fourth of july weekend?”

  2. By cougardennis on Nov 2, 2008 | Reply

    no help but next time i would at least think several months ahead for a big holiday weekend

  3. By bassetnut on Nov 2, 2008 | Reply

    It’s really hard to find last minute boarding for a holiday. Most people reserve well in advance. Any place you do find I’d be wondering why they still have space.

    Can’t you take the dog with you? Maybe a friend can take him?

  4. By mmcrobinson on Nov 2, 2008 | Reply

    I do not know where that is

    what about your vets

  5. By Bozema on Nov 4, 2008 | Reply

    You usually need to book boarding well in advance on holiday weekends. Your better bet is to try and find a pet sitter in you area at this point. Ask friends and acquaintances, call your vet and check on craigslist. And if there are a lot of fireworks in your area, try and find someone who will spend that evening with your dog. Many dogs escape in terror when left alone with fireworks going off - many get injured, hit by cars in their panic or just plain lost.

  6. By truely_blonde_2003 on Nov 7, 2008 | Reply

    You might want to check with your groomer. I know a few groomers and they do pet sit, either at their shop or home. Short notice, check them out first.

  7. By Love is ANIMAL (Pups due 7/13!) on Nov 9, 2008 | Reply

    I dont know if you can get a place this late but usually vets have boarding kennels.

    You could try there if your veterinary office offers that.

    Why can you not take the dog with you?
    Could a friend take your dog?

    Good luck!

  8. By animalgal121 on Nov 11, 2008 | Reply

    try to find a local puppy hotel. or even ask the vet or local animal shelter if they can take care of your dog for a few days.

  9. By *cuttiepie* on Nov 12, 2008 | Reply

    at Petmart they have a doggy hotel that you can put you dog there

  10. By junebug on Nov 15, 2008 | Reply

    Contact a professional pet sitter organization for a list of members in your area. Two of the well-known and respected organizations in this field are the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (800-296-PETS) and Pet Sitters International (336-983-9222).

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  11. By Schnoodle_Mom88 on Nov 17, 2008 | Reply

    We had this problem… it IS hard to find a decent place that will take your dog. We had to call four places before we found one, and when we went to visit a few days ago it was horrible - all cement and gravel, one person working (she was surprised there was dog poop in an outdoor pen…), no beds for the dogs (so if you don’t bring their own their out of luck), middle of the woods, etc.

    So we called about ten other places until we found a nicer one. And we started looking two weeks ago! Next time we’ll try a few months ahead - i would check with your vet for boarding and if one place is booked ask them for references! They’ll gladly give them - the ones we called did.

    There’s also the possibility of finding someone to come to your home to play with the dog, feed, and let them out. Maybe a close friend or relative?

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