Pets have become such an important part of our lives that we try to take them with us everywhere we go, unfortunately there are some situations where we need to find an alternative solution. Some pet owners attempt to solve this problem by taking their pets with them, only to discover that hotel restrictions, travel-induced pet illness, and runaway pets can turn their trip into a disaster. Some pet owners ask friends, neighbors or relatives to care for their pets when they are away. There is usually disappointment upon return. Due to a deficiency of constant and informed custody of the pets, many times they will run away or develop a grave illness.

Safe, secure and entertained! As luck would have it, most pet owners in these predicaments will employ the services of a specialized kennel boarding facility. Annually, more than 30,000,000 pet owners recognize that full-time, knowledgeable and experienced boarding kennel operators provide the most dependable, secure and safe pet care available.

Experienced, principled boarding kennels are an intrinsic aspect of a pet care program and the process of picking a boarding kennel can be a difficult, baffling experience for so many pet owners; this is why the ABKA (American Boarding Kennels Association) has collected this information together to help you assess, choose and conduct business with a local boarding kennel.