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Okay, I think I have made up my mind about this, but I kind of want to see what you guys think of my decision.
I'm going on a much-needed and long-awaited vacation to Disney World over Easter (March 25-30). I have three dogs, and one of them I will be leaving home, which will suit him fine. The people taking care of my horses will look after him. The other two, Pete and Winston, I will be boarding out. I had originally thought I'd send them to this "pet resort" I've heard about. They have nice indoor/outdoor "condos" for the dogs, a large (1 acre) fenced yard area where they'll take them daily to play (in a group if desired, but individually (or just my two in my case) if preferred. It seems ideal and is actually cheaper than my vet's office for both dogs to stay (by $2 per night).
However, I don't think Pete has spent the night away from home since he was neutered many years ago, and Winston has never spent the night away from home in his entire life and isn't the most social fella. He's not aggressive, just shy and a little anxious around new folks. I'm really worried about dropping them off in a brand new place with people they've never met and leaving them for seven nights.
So, I've about decided to board them with my vet. They have indoor smaller kennels (size of large crates), and outdoor larger kennels (10X5ft I'm guessing). Other than that, there is a very small "yard" that is completely concrete between the actual building and the outdoor kennels. I'm not sure if the dogs even get to go out in that part to roam. It's tiny and there's nothing to do really. It used to be grassy with a tree, and i think they USED to let the dogs roam there individually but not sure now.
Anyway, the whole reason I'm considering the more expensive and less "luxury" vet instead of the other place is that Winston and Pete are familiar with the staff there and they are familiar with Winston and Pete! I just feel like I'll worry less knowing the dogs are there.
Am I making the right decision? There is no other option, by the way. No pet-sitting friends or anything like that. They have to be boarded somewhere.
I'm going on a much-needed and long-awaited vacation to Disney World over Easter (March 25-30). I have three dogs, and one of them I will be leaving home, which will suit him fine. The people taking care of my horses will look after him. The other two, Pete and Winston, I will be boarding out. I had originally thought I'd send them to this "pet resort" I've heard about. They have nice indoor/outdoor "condos" for the dogs, a large (1 acre) fenced yard area where they'll take them daily to play (in a group if desired, but individually (or just my two in my case) if preferred. It seems ideal and is actually cheaper than my vet's office for both dogs to stay (by $2 per night).
However, I don't think Pete has spent the night away from home since he was neutered many years ago, and Winston has never spent the night away from home in his entire life and isn't the most social fella. He's not aggressive, just shy and a little anxious around new folks. I'm really worried about dropping them off in a brand new place with people they've never met and leaving them for seven nights.
So, I've about decided to board them with my vet. They have indoor smaller kennels (size of large crates), and outdoor larger kennels (10X5ft I'm guessing). Other than that, there is a very small "yard" that is completely concrete between the actual building and the outdoor kennels. I'm not sure if the dogs even get to go out in that part to roam. It's tiny and there's nothing to do really. It used to be grassy with a tree, and i think they USED to let the dogs roam there individually but not sure now.
Anyway, the whole reason I'm considering the more expensive and less "luxury" vet instead of the other place is that Winston and Pete are familiar with the staff there and they are familiar with Winston and Pete! I just feel like I'll worry less knowing the dogs are there.
Am I making the right decision? There is no other option, by the way. No pet-sitting friends or anything like that. They have to be boarded somewhere.