Saturday, May 10, 2008

Pet Boarding

Pets add a lot of happiness too our lives. They give us companionship, loyalty, and unconditional love. That is why I find it so disturbing how so many people treat their pets. Basically, pets are treated as mere objects. People leave them at home all day without even considering options like hiring a pet sitter to take care of them. Pet boarding is not just a consideration, it is an essential. Pets have been bred over generations to depend on human companionship, and it should be a two-way street. If we are going to use them for their companionship, we owe them the loyalty of watching over their needs while we are not at home. That is why, whenever I'm going to be gone for more than a few hours, I try to use pet boarding.

There are more pet boarding kennels in most cities than you expect. You see, pet boarding has become a bigger and bigger business. People are just now becoming aware of how much their pets are like them. Animals have emotional empathy, keen intellect, and even a well developed sense of self. Traditionally, pet kennels were only designed for extended trips. People would not board their pets for less than a day or two at a time, counting on the dogs or cats to be able to take care of themselves while their owners were gone. Today, however, there are more and more all day pet boarding places.

Not all pet boarding facilities are the same, and you have to take into account your pet's individual temperament when you choose. For example, if you have a very social dogs – especially if it is a medium-sized or large one – you might want to take it to a service offering day boarding for dogs. Many of these places allow the dogs to socialize together, which can be quite fun for them. For smaller dogs, or especially for cats, you should consider hiring an individual pet sitter. Smaller dogs often feel threatened by the larger ones and do not have much fun with them at pet boarding centers. Cats are often not social creatures and do not do well in group pet boarding environments. Nonetheless, this doesn't hold for all small dogs or all small cats. You need to observe your dog or cat with other members of its own species before you can really make a decision about what kind of pet boarding is best.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

I've never heard about pet boarding until today. I worry about leaving my dog alone whenever I have to stay the night on business, so maybe pet boarding can be the answer. It's nice to hear they take such good care of your pets, so I'll be sure to find a reliable facility next time I leave! Thanks for this advice!

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