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Dog Accommodations
Bedding 
Food
Medication
Ala Carte Activities
Ala Carte Treats
Vaccinations
Thinking about a Petsitter?
Some Situations to Consider
FAQs
Individual kennel runs are approximately 4' x 20' and offer indoor-outdoor access during the day. The runs are heated or air conditioned depending upon the weather. Calming and soothing music is played during the day. A prescreened doggie movie is played each night
Your dog will be exercised individually in a spacious exercise run that is approximately 16' x 24'. The dog(s) are exercised for a minimum of one half hour in the morning and one half hour in the afternoon (longer depending upon the number of boarders).
Our facility is supervised 24 hours a day.
Bedding
We will provide a “cot style” bed for your pet which offers comfort and support especially for pets with tender joints and muscles. You may also bring a blanket from home or we will provide a soft warm blanket for your pet. Please make sure that any items brought are washable and will not be missed if they are damaged or destroyed.
Food
Starr Kennels provides a nutritionally balanced, high quality, lamb and rice kibble. You are also welcome to bring your dog's kibble at no additional charge. We request that you provide dry dog food in a container with a tightly fitting lid.
Starr Kennels would like to recommend that you limit the amount of food you give your dog on the day it comes to stay with us, since most dogs get quite excited about coming to stay at our pet care facility. Likewise, you should limit the amount of food and water you give your dog for the first hour or two after your dog arrives home. This will allow your dog plenty of time to settle down before feeding.
Medication
If your dog requires medication, our staff will administer doses according to veterinary instructions. Medications should be provided in the original package with the directions clearly labeled. There is no additional charge to administer medications.
Ala Carte Activities
Playtime: For our wild and crazy canines we offer a 15 minute romp in our play yard with an activities coach including frisbee, a ball, tug of war or, all of the above. This is a GREAT way to burn off extra energy.
Nature Walk: Perfect for the older, less active, "couch potato" this 15 minute leashed walk around our rolling 4 acres with an activities coach is a favorite among our guests. Plenty of pit stops, play stops, belly rubbing and cuddles are included along the way.
TLC: "Love Me Tender"... Made for our furry friends who need the extra special attention. We offer a one-on-one time 15 minutes. Petting, rubbing, crooning and smooching permitted.
Woof' n Wade: A 15 minute wading pool encounter with an activities coach. Splash in their "birthday suit" play "barko" Polo or just bounce in the arms of a staff member. (Limited to April - September)
Ala Carte Treats:
Marrow Bones: Treat your furry frined to one of these delicious all natural goodies. A real beef marrow bone. Mmm
Stuffed Kong: One of our furry friend favorites a Kong stuffed with peanut butter.
Buster Cube: For those dogs that love to snoop this ingenious puzzle toy is great for mental stimulation of your dog and a fun way for the dog to utilize excess energy in a natural way.
Paw Pop: On those hot summer days your furry friend will thank you for one of these tasty frozen treats: Frozen chicken broth with pieces of dog treats.
Please feel free to mix and match to make your friends stay the best he/she has ever had.g salon
Food
Medication
Ala Carte Activities
Ala Carte Treats
Vaccinations
Thinking about a Petsitter?
Some Situations to Consider
FAQs
Individual kennel runs are approximately 4' x 20' and offer indoor-outdoor access during the day. The runs are heated or air conditioned depending upon the weather. Calming and soothing music is played during the day. A prescreened doggie movie is played each night
Your dog will be exercised individually in a spacious exercise run that is approximately 16' x 24'. The dog(s) are exercised for a minimum of one half hour in the morning and one half hour in the afternoon (longer depending upon the number of boarders).
Our facility is supervised 24 hours a day.
Bedding
We will provide a “cot style” bed for your pet which offers comfort and support especially for pets with tender joints and muscles. You may also bring a blanket from home or we will provide a soft warm blanket for your pet. Please make sure that any items brought are washable and will not be missed if they are damaged or destroyed.
Food
Starr Kennels provides a nutritionally balanced, high quality, lamb and rice kibble. You are also welcome to bring your dog's kibble at no additional charge. We request that you provide dry dog food in a container with a tightly fitting lid.
Starr Kennels would like to recommend that you limit the amount of food you give your dog on the day it comes to stay with us, since most dogs get quite excited about coming to stay at our pet care facility. Likewise, you should limit the amount of food and water you give your dog for the first hour or two after your dog arrives home. This will allow your dog plenty of time to settle down before feeding.
Medication
If your dog requires medication, our staff will administer doses according to veterinary instructions. Medications should be provided in the original package with the directions clearly labeled. There is no additional charge to administer medications.
Ala Carte Activities
Playtime: For our wild and crazy canines we offer a 15 minute romp in our play yard with an activities coach including frisbee, a ball, tug of war or, all of the above. This is a GREAT way to burn off extra energy.
Nature Walk: Perfect for the older, less active, "couch potato" this 15 minute leashed walk around our rolling 4 acres with an activities coach is a favorite among our guests. Plenty of pit stops, play stops, belly rubbing and cuddles are included along the way.
TLC: "Love Me Tender"... Made for our furry friends who need the extra special attention. We offer a one-on-one time 15 minutes. Petting, rubbing, crooning and smooching permitted.
Woof' n Wade: A 15 minute wading pool encounter with an activities coach. Splash in their "birthday suit" play "barko" Polo or just bounce in the arms of a staff member. (Limited to April - September)
Ala Carte Treats:
Marrow Bones: Treat your furry frined to one of these delicious all natural goodies. A real beef marrow bone. Mmm
Stuffed Kong: One of our furry friend favorites a Kong stuffed with peanut butter.
Buster Cube: For those dogs that love to snoop this ingenious puzzle toy is great for mental stimulation of your dog and a fun way for the dog to utilize excess energy in a natural way.
Paw Pop: On those hot summer days your furry friend will thank you for one of these tasty frozen treats: Frozen chicken broth with pieces of dog treats.
Please feel free to mix and match to make your friends stay the best he/she has ever had.g salon
Vaccinations:
Your dogs health is of the utmost importance to us at Starr Kennels, that is why we require all dogs be current on the following vaccinations:
Your dogs health is of the utmost importance to us at Starr Kennels, that is why we require all dogs be current on the following vaccinations:
- DHLPP
- Rabies
- Bordetella (within the last 6 months and not less than 5 days prior to arrival)
Special Needs:
Should your pet require a little something extra our staff will be more than happy to explore those needs with you and make the approriate arrangements. We want to make sure that your pet has everything that will make their stay just like home. The following is some of extras we have been asked to provide in the past:
- Special diets (raw)
- Extra feedings
- Bottled water
- Special handling
- Medications
- Supplements
What to consider when choosing quality care for your pet
We at Starr Kennels strive to provide the best in pet care and know that there are alternative options to boarding facilities for pet owners. That could be a family member, neighbor, friend, or a pet sitter that comes to your house. This can pose problems for certain pets, as such we feel that Starr Kennels can provide the quality care that your pet deserves.
Some Situations to Consider
Usually when you hire a pet sitter or a neighbor they only come to your house once or twice a day. This will leave your pet alone for almost 22-23 hours a day. When they are at your home there is usually a limit to the amount of time that they will spend with your pet on exercise, interaction, and observation. At this time your pet should receive even more attention on these matters when you are away. We have trained, dedicated, loving staff from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. everyday. Along with our survelance cameras that view your pet 24 hours a day even while it is sleeping. We also have a veterinarian we can contact 24 hours a day if need be. All of this adds up to peace of mind for you while your away.
Pets behavior can change when their owner is away and they have been left alone. Sometimes this will cause them to have severe strees, separation anxiety, and boredom. This can lead to your pet destroying the house, yard, and belongings. We at Starr Kennels strive to make our facility a strees free environment for your pet by offering activities to keep them busy and hands on attention to reasurre them that they are safe and loved.
If you have multiple pets in your house this can also create more problems for your sitter. They will be even more limited on the time that they spend with each of your animals. At Starr Kennels our staff is trained to take care of many animals at a time and make sure that they are all happy and healthy.
What if there is an emergency at your home while you are away? A pipe breaks and water is flooding your home, what if something catches on fire? Your pet will have no way to get out. What if there is a natural disaster like an earthquake, a flood, or the power goes out. How is your pet sitter going to get to your pets? At Starr Kennels there is always someone here to take care of your pet in an emergency. Our facilities are equiped with smoke detection and a backup generator and we have evacuation plans in place should the need arise. All of this should leave you at ease while your pet is at our facility.
We understand that some pet owners choose pet sitters and other alternatives because of cost. You should keep in mind that quality care is sometimes higher priced as it is not easily found and maintained. Starr Kennels is dedicated to giving your pet the quality care that it deserves through our highly trained staff and our modern facilities.
We hope that you consider all of these factors when choosing pet care for your beloved companion. We know that it is a big leap of faith to leave your pet at our facility, but we want to asure you that your pet will be treated as one of the family.
FAQs:
I have never left my dog at a pet care facility before and I am nervous.
The owners and staff of Starr Kennels are highly trained, animal loving people. As such with our personalized accomidations, hands on approach, and modern facility your dog will adapt to it's new environment with little to no worry. We also offer additional activites to help make the transition easier on your dog. It will be no time before your dog feels like he is at home. We would also like to suggest a one night trial, prior to your dogs extended stay, so he is familiar with us and his new surroundings and understands that it will be fun and you will come back for him.
What do I need to do before my dog comes to stay?
You should provide us with vaccination records for Bordetella, DHLPP, and Rabies (you can fax these) before arrival. You can make any grooming or Ala Carte Activitie arrangements prior to arrival.
What about food for my dog:
Starr Kennels will provide your dog with a nutritionaly balanced lamb and rice kibble. However, you are more than welcome to bring your dogs usual food with him. It is usually easier on your dog's stomach to stay on the diet that he is used to eating. Please make sure when bringing your dogs food that it is provided in a container with a sealed lid. (No open bags of dog food) Please do not bring your dogs bowls or dishes. (We will provide these as they are sanatized daily)
What if my dog needs veterinary care?
Should you dog require veterinary attention while in our care, we will attempt to contact your veterinarian. If you veterinarian is not open we will then contact our 24 hour veterinarian.
Can I come and see your facility?
Most definately! Our staff is more than happy to show you what our pet care facility and staff can offer you and your pet. Please feel free to come anytime Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saterday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. except 4 days prior to and after a major holiday. Unfortunately, we do not allow your dog to come on the tour. Thank you for your understanding.
How can I make a reservation?
To make a reservation at Starr Kennels please contact us directly. All reservations must be confirmed by telephone or in person. Our staff will be able to guide you through the reservation process and discuss with you what options will best fit your dog's needs. Please keep in mind that holiday and peek times do fill up quickly.
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