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Animal Care Center of Shorewood

Boarding

Boarding is available 7 days a week. While services are primarily for dogs and cats, we do board some exotics such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and turtles. We are proud of our boarding facility and welcome visitors. Dogs reside indoors in climate-controlled kennels, and can also play outdoors in our spacious exercise areas. Don’t forget we welcome exotics!

What to Expect When Boarding Your Pet

When your dog is dropped off for boarding, he will receive a quick exam prior to being placed in our kennel. This helps us to maintain the healthiest, cleanest, and safest environment for our guests.

We feed our boarders a prescription gastrointestinal diet called Purina EN. Feeding time typically occurs once daily at 8 am although twice-a-day feedings are available at no additional cost. While owner diets are accepted, they are not preferred unless medically necessary. Owner-provided meals must be pre-measured and pre-bagged per meal to ensure proper feeding.

All blankets and food/water bowls are provided by our clinic.

Any required medications must be brought in their original containers and be accompanied by the current prescription dosage.

Please drop-off and pick-up at least 30 minutes prior to closing.

Boarding Requirements

We require specific vaccines and tests be up to date. If necessary, we can update at check-in. Mandatory vaccinations include:

Dogs

  • 1 or 3-year rabies

  • 1-year distemper/lepto combo

  • 1-year bordetella

  • canine influenza vaccine

  • negative stool check within the past 12 months

Cats

  • 1-year rabies

  • 1-year distemper

  • negative stool test within the past 12 months

If your pet is seen by a different veterinarian, we will require documentation of vaccinations.