Holiday Boarding - Uneasy 2nd Thoughts

[Skruffy n Flea]

back!

all went well, as you would expect i'm sure but i have to say that i'd like to try the alternative next time; home carers like gsd fan recommended and perhaps not in my home, but theirs --- something to consider for next time at least

gsd fan, your site is very similar to the top dog minders service!

aussievee, it amazes me that from the scant info i provided you were able to identify who i'd boarded my pets with! the heavily pregnant daughter gave birth in the weeks before we went on leave and her gorgeous sheltie was also being boarded with them, altho she had indoor privs i don't know whether they have a daughter living in melbourne tho...

only 2 remarks to make:

the dogs stunk but then i knew they would cuz the kennel bella and byron shared also stunk [a 40-minute trip home with smelly dogs and bedding ='d a HUGE amount of water was used that night and for the next 2 days]; and

margaret [lady owner] thought bella was byron cuz 'he had the broader skull'!??! dunno about anyone else but i know a deffo way of telling the sex of a dog!

anyway, thanks everyone for your input --- it's greatly appreciated and i now consider myself that much wiser

special thanks tho to mother moocher for all the care and assistance provided in the days leading up to our departure

[Loving my Oldies]

I'm so glad everything went well :D . I hope you were able to relax and enjoy your holiday -- mostly :D

I wouldn't be happy about a stinky kennel. I'd definitely say something about that.

Everyone will be getting lots of cuddles and kisses tonight.

BTW: I am boarding two littlle dogs for 10 days. One of them is Nilla (previously Vanilla) whom I rescued/fostered for several months end of the last year beginning of this. And one I rehomed with her from SOS. They are both very much loved, but I hope the 10 days go quickly - LOL - I'm out of the habit of having 7 dogs around the place. Nah! They are gorgeous and her mum told me she became very excited when she realised where she was going; she came through the side gate at a belting run straight up to me. So that was nice.

[Skruffy n Flea]

I'm so glad everything went well ;) . I hope you were able to relax and enjoy your holiday -- mostly

yup mostly

I wouldn't be happy about a stinky kennel. I'd definitely say something about that.

i almost said something the day we dropped them off, but i figured nothing i can do about it now and when i picked 'em up, i thought, yup, it will be different next time --- the focus was on boarding cats but they allowed small dogs for a bit more per head ;) --- with the 3 of 'em tho we got a 10% discount

Everyone will be getting lots of cuddles and kisses tonight.

all 3 have kept a very close eye on me, including bobbie! bella is still a tad sheepish but byron tho is the most concerned given that he's already experienced abandonment and he's progressed even further from out of his shell even to the point that i think he even missed bobbie

we had a truly excellent reunion; mucho huggles and snuggles, special food and treats, games and command activities and LOTS of rolling around on the bed

BTW: I am boarding two littlle dogs for 10 days. One of them is Nilla (previously Vanilla) whom I rescued/fostered for several months end of the last year beginning of this. And one I rehomed with her from SOS. They are both very much loved, but I hope the 10 days go quickly - LOL - I'm out of the habit of having 7 dogs around the place. Nah! They are gorgeous and her mum told me she became very excited when she realised where she was going; she came through the side gate at a belting run straight up to me. So that was nice.

aaaahhhh, bliss

i ;) dogs, and cats are pretty darned irresistable too ;)