Animal Welfare League

[Loving my Oldies]

Just came across this in The Seniors Email Newsletter. Hope I am not breaking the rules . People so often ask about boarding facilities. I know nothing about this one, but thought I'd put it up here for information purposes.

Pet Care

When you go away

Deciding what to do with your beloved pet when you are away can be nothing short of heart-wrenching. One option is a boarding facility. The Animal Welfare League of NSW, which has recently opened up a brand new eco shelter in Kemps Creek offers the following advice when choosing the best home away from home for your pet.

Animal shelter manager Brett Bell says:

Visit the shelter first – The internet can guide you and provide you with lots of good information. There is no substitute however to visiting the shelter yourself. Any reputable shelter should be happy for you to turn up unannounced during business hours, take a look around and talk to the managing staff.

What you should expect – The premises should be clean, hygienic, have bath and grooming areas and the sleeping areas should be undercover. It should also be secure. A variety of services should also be available such as mental stimulation and physical exercise facilties for both cats and dogs.

Don’t be shy about asking questions – Consider checking the qualifications and experience of the staff and checking the evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency. Is it staffed 24 hours a day?

How to prepare your pet – All vaccinations should be up to date and if your pet takes medication, check with your vet about the quantity required. Let the shelter know of any behaviour issues your pet may have.

In case of emergency – Discuss with the shelter what its procedures are if your pet requires vetinary attention. Check that it has access to a 24 hour vet service whether it is onsite or on call. Ensure you leave the details of your vet so that the medical history of your pet can be checked if necessary. Also advise the shelter of the best contact for you while you are away.

Contact Animal Welfare League of NSW or phone (02) 8899 3333 seven days a week between 10am–3.30pm.