• Leave yourself plenty of time when dropping off / boarding your pet in our kennel. We want to be sure to get all of the necessary information from you. This usually takes at least 15 minutes.
  
  
• Please keep dogs on a leash and cats in a carrier at all times. This is for their safety.
  
  
• Have the following available:
  
  -- Current copies of vaccination records
  -- A number where you can be reached or an emergency contact
  -- Written instructions for any food or medication
  
  
• If you bring your own food to our kennel, please bring it in a container labeled with your name, your pet's name, and directions for feeding it. Each meal per dog should be individually packaged. Thin dogs should be allowed more food when kenneled because of the increased activity level. There is an additional charge for food from home.
  
  
• Make sure all medication is in a container labeled with your name, your pet's name and any dosage requirements.
  
  
• We cannot accept any bedding from home but will be happy to provide our own bedding when you board your dog with us.
  
  
• We would love to have you tour the boarding kennel prior to your pet's stay. Please drop in anytime Monday - Saturday 10am - 4pm without your pet for a tour.
  
  
• On the day you plan to leave your pet, it is best to leave them with a happy pat and a quick goodbye in the office. This proves much less stressful to pets than drawn out or teary goodbyes.
  
  
• If you want your pet groomed or bathed, pleas make those arrangements when you make your initial reservation.
  
  

After Your Pet Comes Home

• Kennel life is very exciting! There is activity all day long - dogs coming and going, play groups etc. This is very mentally and physically stimulating for your dog. They do not sleep much at all during the daytime because of this excitement. Dogs often go home and sleep more than normal for several days while they "catch up."
  
  
• The excitement of seeing you again can cause increased panting and drinking. Don't worry; your dog had plenty of water while boarded. We suggest limiting water intake for the first few hours home to avoid stomach upset.
  
  
• We also suggest that you refrain from feeding your dog for several hours after coming home to avoid the risk of stomach upset. The first 24 hours home you should also feed a reduced amount of food (this is especially important if the dog has had a diet change while boarded) to reduce the risk of transitional diarrhea.
  
  
• Be sure to walk your dog when you arrive home because excitement can cause them to have "accidents."
  
  
• When picking up a cat from boarding, be sure to keep him/her inside a few days before being allowed outdoors (if they normally are allowed out.) Cats (even more than dogs) need to settle into a home schedule again before being given freedom outdoors.
  
  
• For cats, they too may sleep more than normal while the "catch up" from the excitement of being at the kennel.

Thank you from Sabino Canyon Pet Resort

Tours
We are always happy and proud to offer tours of our boarding facilities. If you would like to tour the kennel, please arrange to come visit without your pet prior to the first stay. On the day you plan to leave your pet at our kennel, it is best to leave them with a happy pat and a quick goodbye in the office area. This proves much less stressful to pets than drawn out or teary goodbyes.

*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***
Due to safety concerns, we can no longer allow people to bring their pets past the lobby on the day of their kennel stay. If you would like to see where they are staying, we ask that you let us bring your pet to their kennel and make them comfortable first and then we will bring you to see them. Also for safety reasons we can not allow children under 15 past the lobby.