Dog Boarding

All dogs entering the Resort (regardless of intended service) must have proof of current vaccinations within the previous twelve months against:

• Distemper
• Hepatitis
• Parvovirus
• Parainfluenza
• Bordetella
• Rabies

All recent vaccinations must have been administered at least ten (10) days prior to arrival.

Puppies under four (4) months of age must provide proof of current vaccination series status.

Sorry, female dogs in heat cannot be accepted.

We ask that you bring your pet’s normal diet with you at check-in. We ensure all pets receive their daily meals just as you request. We have a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave and will gladly fix your baby’s meals just as you would at home. We do not charge any additional fees for meals or special diets. Keeping them on the same diet they are used to will reduce the likelihood of any upset tummies or restroom problems.

We ask that you bring your pet’s normal diet with you at check-in. Simply bring whatever container it is in at home and the scoop or cup you use to measure. Individual baggies of food are not welcomed.

We administer all medications free of charge. We ask that you bring your pet’s medications in their original packaging or prescription containers. We also ask that you bring whatever he likes to take their medication with such as cheese or peanut butter.

Yes, we monitor the weather and pet resort conditions daily. The entire facility is air conditioned and heated to ensure everyone’s rooms are always comfy.

We take great pride in our care for your senior pets. We provide alerts to resort staff of any pet’s special needs. Our staff will gladly help a guest get up and get going, assist with blind or deaf guests, or any special needs old age may bring. Be sure to discuss these special needs during check in.

We keep a record of your pet’s dining and restroom habits while they stay with us. Occasionally we do come across a pet that will not potty in the outside portion of their room. When that happens we offer them strolls outside until they find that perfect patch of grass that does the trick.

As long as your pet can board in our standard rooms we can most certainly board “unfriendly” dogs. With an indoor/outdoor arrangement in our standard rooms, we can safely and easily clean and tend to their rooms.

We do not discriminate based on breed of dog and consider ourselves to be an equal opportunity boarder.

Our pet resort fees are per day. The day your pet checks in is the first day of boarding. Each day after that is a day of boarding. The day your pet checks out is the last day of boarding. For example, if your pet checked in on a Friday and checked out on a Monday that is considered 4 days of boarding. For those quick, overnight visits, we do offer a discounted Express Rate if the stay is 24 hours or less.

Guests are welcome to bring a blanket, rug, or towel for snoozing with. Items brought from home must be machine washable. Stuffed bedding (ie, cedar chip beds, memory foam beds, etc) is not allowed.

Guests are welcome to bring any of their favorite toys or treats, whatever is part of their normal routine.

No, we do not have a check in or check out time for boarding guests. Once you have reserved a room, that room is saved for your fur baby for the entire day. You can drop off or pick up anytime during our business hours without any additional fee. Since we charge a daily boarding rate, you pay the same price for that reserved room all day long no matter what time you check in or check out.

We welcome puppies and kittens as young as 8 weeks as long as you have record of their immunization series started.

We do not have a veterinarian on premises. We will contact your own veterinarian to get any medical care needed. We will, depending on the situation, either take your pet to your veterinarian or to the Circle City Vet Emergency Hospital.

Generally we are staffed 7 AM to 7 PM daily. We do not have staff members at the Resort overnight. The facility is locked and alarmed and all area emergency personnel have visited our Resort and are familiar with emergency procedures.

All guests are welcome to visit and tour any day during our normal business hours. We will gladly show you the entire place and you are welcome to bring your furry friend. Don’t call ahead – just show up.

We love to hear from our clients. Feel free to call or email us anytime to check on your pet. We will give you honest feedback so there are no surprises when you return.

The Animal Den was founded in 1998 by Will and Mary Ellen Loberger.

The Animal Den is privately owned by Will and Mary Ellen Loberger who live just minutes away. It is very much a “mom and pop” business with family values and love for all pets.