At Tails ‘R Us Pet Care, we understand the concern of leaving your pet alone for hours at a time, or days at a time in the event of vacation. Leaving your pet in a kennel is always an option, however there is always the possibility of your pet coming home with a illness, such as kennel cough. Your dog may be inoculated against kennel cough but there are so many strains of that disease and your pet is not protected from all of them. Another annoying problem of a kennel stay can be fleas. More often than not, your pet may come home with a nice selection of those hard to get rid of tiny pests. There are two kennels in my town that have great reputations and I know they work hard to keep their places free of disease, fleas and parasites. But unfortunately, not all are like that.

Your dog or cat may also undergo additional stress due to continual noise of other dogs barking, metal cage doors being opened and closed or cats yowling in their strange and confusing confines. Have you ever asked a friend or neighbor to care for your pet in your absence? It is possible that they may forget to visit your pet, and they may lack the experience in actually taking care of a dog, cat or other pet you may have. Sometimes, they may even get to resent the fact that you ask them in the first place but do not want to say “no” because of their relationship with you.