For pet owners who have to travel or need to leave town for a visit or on business, finding an adequate and trusted place to board their pet can be challenging. While some are able to find in-home care, others opt for taking their cat, dog or other family pet to a professional boarding establishment. In Eugene, Oregon, there are several professionals who specialize in boarding and personalized care for family pets.
Klemp Cattery Cat Boarding is located in Santa Clara at 65 Irving Rd. Specializing in personalized cat care in its boarding facilities, call 541-688-2287 for information, availability and services.
Mary’s Large & Small Pet Sitting offers professional and attentive in-home pet care for dogs, cats, reptiles, fish, and other small animals – as well as large animals like horses, llamas and farm animals. Email http://[email protected] for information and services, or call 541-953-2854.
Kitty Concierge is another local business offering sitting and cat care on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Will also provide transportation to veterinarian visits. Check out the website at www.kittyconcierge.com or call 541-337-6676.
If you are looking for a dog kennel for boarding, you can try Willamette Valley Dog & Cat Motel at 28438 Bodenhamer Rd. (541-688-0978); Holiday Kennels at 85406 Dillard Acres Rd. (541-747-8422); Browning’s Dog Ranch at 28794 Hillaire Street (541-688-8276); and Klassic Tails Inn in Elmira at 90010 Knight Rd. (541-935-1180).
Welcome Home Pet Sitting provides professional in-home pet care for large and small animals. Call 541-912-7315 for information, services and availability.
Pets are People Too is another in-home pet caregiver. Bonded and insured, call 541-688-3133 or email http://[email protected] for services and references.
When looking for a qualified pet-sitter or boarding kennel, it is important that you visit with the caregiver, and, if possible have them meet your pet. Visit a kennel and investigate to see whether it is clean and animals seem happy and well-cared for and that there is enough staff to meet the needs of the animals. You should also check to see if the caregiver is bonded and insured and definitely ask for references. Find out what sort of experience the caregiver has and whether they will be the one caring for your pet or will send other people instead.
Be sure to leave very specific care instructions and if you pet has special needs, this should be discussed in advance and detailed information left with the caregiver. Be sure to leave veterinarian information and where you can be reached in case of an emergency.
Upon return, your pet may need re-entry time if he or she has been at a kennel. Try to set aside time to provide extra attention and help your pet get back into the routine when you are all back at home together.
