Whenever a pet owner is faced with the situation of not being able to care for their pet, due to illness, travel, or family emergencies, they are left with the dilemma of how they will ensure care for their animal. While there are some hotel chains that do allow pets and there are ways to bring them with us on planes or even cruise ships, sometimes the potential risks are just too high. Often neighbors or friends are asked to care for a pet, but being good-intentioned does not equal being knowledgeable about the pets. In many cases, this solution is also less than ideal. Whenever pets are delegated to these part-time caretakers, they are prone to running away or becoming terribly sick as the result of a lack in steadfast, constant and thorough management.

Keep your pet secure, happy and safe! The professional boarding kennel offers a number of pet care options that owners can utilize when they are in need of pet care. Each year over 30 million pet owners choose these kennels because they have experienced personnel who can protect and care for their pet.

Because competent, ethical boarding kennels are an important part of your pet care program, and because the selection of a boarding kennel can be a confusing and disconcerting process for pet owners, the American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA) has assembled this data to assist you in evaluating, selecting, and working with your local boarding kennel.