Boarding

Boarding the family pet is a difficult thing to do, both for the pet and for the owner. The pet is taken from the familiar comfort and routine of home and family and placed in a much more restrictive environment, away from the people he or she loves and the daily routines to which it has become accustomed. The owner's initial emotion is quite often guilt followed by worries whether the pet is going to be safe and well. The pet is usually very adaptive to the new situation; however, the owner usually needs more reassurance.

At MacTavish Kennels, our aim is to make the pet's transition to boarding smooth and to establish a routine for the pet which places it back in the comfort zone as quickly as possible. We provide for the pets basic needs, in terms of food and a clean, warm, secure and sheltered living space and we also insure that the "other" important needs, such as daily exercise and human and animal companionship, which keeps the pet happy as well as safe and healthy, are part of the overall boarding experience. Dogs and cats quite often go through a short period of anxiety when first placed in a boarding kennel but the personal attention provided at MacTavish shortens this period and makes the stay in the Kennel more pleasant for the pet.

MacTavish Kennels is a small boarding establishment offering eight spacious, individual indoor/outdoor runs and the care and socialization your pet needs to maintain health and happiness while you and the family are away. The pet is secure in the Kennel and we will, if necessary, give medications and special diets. We have an excellent working relationship with the vets and staff of the Carleton Veterinary Service here in North Gower, in case of emergencies. We ask that your pet have his annual shots up to date, including immunization against kennel cough (bordetella) and we encourage you to come out and visit the Kennel, if possible with your pet, before you decide to board with us.