VACCINATIONS:
Vaccinations must be given by a vet. Home and breeder vaccinations are not valid per the State of Iowa for our facility. Records must show the vet's contact information, owner's contact information, pet's name, age, weight, spayed/neutered status, and expiration dates for their vaccines. Records should be uploaded via your dashboard in the Pet Parent Portal or can be emailed to mdb@shots.pet
Dogs 4 mos. old and over must be current on:
1) Rabies 2) Distemper & Parvo
3) Bordetella 4) Dewormer & Flea/Tick Preventive
(Also note that dogs doing "Group Play" MUST be spayed/neutered if over 6 months of age.)
Puppies under 4 mos. must be current on:
1) Bordetella
2) Distemper/Parvo (at minimum 2 boosters, with at least one given by a vet, given every 3-4 weeks).
3) Dewormer & Flea/Tick Preventive
Cats must be current on:
1) Rabies 2) FVRCP
3) Dewormer & Flea/Tick Preventive
Pocket Pets (gerbils, hampsters, birds, guinea pigs, rabbits, etc. may have different requirements, so please give us a call!)
If a pet is found to have parasites or any other potentially contagious conditions, extra cleaning/bathing/vet/mileage fees will apply OR you may need to have your pet picked up immediately.
Vaccination records are required upon arrival for all animals regardless of service. We prefer they be sent 2+ weeks ahead of time so there are no last minute surprises. This also ensures the vaccine has time to create immunity in your dog. Contact your veterinarian for any additional vaccines they may recommend for your pet while being boarded.
IF your pet does not have the correct vaccinations, they cannot enter the facility.
WHAT TO BRING FOR BOARDING:
Food & Treats - bring enough food for the duration of their stay +1 day. We do have a fridge/freezer to keep fresh/canned food.
Medicine - bring in the original bottle or organize multiple meds into a well-labeled pill box. Bring pill pockets too! Meds are given 7-9am, 2:30-5pm, 8-9pm.
Collar & Leash - so we can safely control pups in the yard and when in the lobby area. A harness does not offer the same control as a collar.
Bedding - A blanket or towel that smells like home will can help them settle in- we can also wash it if needed. Beds are ok too, but keep in mind it WILL get dirty! All enclosures come with a raised Kuranda bed in it.
A favorite toy - Is your pup a chewer/bed destroyer? Opt for a favorite chew-safe toy instead of bedding. Please do not bring the whole toy box- just their favorite.
**Please put their name on anything you bring**
WHAT NOT TO BRING:
Bowls-we will provide ("slow feed" bowls are ok to bring)
Rawhide, beef bones, or anything else that can shard, make a huge mess, or be a choke hazard. Kong or Nylabone chews toys are a great alternative!
Anything expensive! We get DIRTY, play hard in the pools and snow, water dishes spill, and dogs (and their neighbors) chew things. Please do not bring anything expensive or sentimental to you.
Big totes or large bags of food- we have limited space for "stuff", so please only bring what is needed for their stay (plus one day). We have a 16"x11" totes to keep their food & meds organized. If your pup has an extended stay, a bag of food is fine.
