Every day around the world, sudden illnesses, travel or other emergencies arise that make many pet owners wonder how they will care for their beloved pet while they are away for a time. When an owner decides to take their pet along, a disaster can occur if their hotel does not welcome the extra guest, their pet becomes ill, or, worst of all, the pet gets lost. There are other pet owners who entrust the care of their pets to their goodhearted, albeit inexperienced, friends or neighbors. This is another situation that may end badly. Pets left with these part-time caregivers often become very sick or escape due to the lack of proper supervision.

Keep your pet happy, safe and secure! Fortunately, the majority of pet owners who find themselves in need of substitute pet care utilize the services of professional boarding kennels. A professional boarding kennel can supply the most protected and expert supervision for pets-- a fact that over 30 million animal lovers acknowledge every year by boarding their animals.

You love your pet, and therefore locating a competent and ethical boarding kennel is very important to you. The American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA) knows this and has put together this information to help you evaluate and select the best boarding kennel available to care for your pets needs while you are away.