Pet Boarding in San Antonio, TX
At the Ellison Drive Animal Hospital, we know that no matter how much you hate to be separated from your furry family members, there are times when you need to be away from home for business or vacation and they just can’t come with you. They’ll miss you, and you’ll miss them, and you’ll probably feel bad for leaving them. But you can more than make it up to them by sending them on their own luxury getaway while you’re gone to enjoy upscale accommodations where they’ll be pampered and well cared for and given the royal treatment. As part of our commitment to full-service animal care, we provide quality pet boarding services for dogs, cats, and other types of pets at our modern boarding facility. Our pet vacation resort is fully equipped with clean and comfortable rooms and kennels along with premium amenities for your pet to enjoy while you’re away. Our trained staff is experienced at caring for and entertaining all kinds of pets. Your pet will be so happy they might not want to leave!
Also, if your pet has any special care requirements, we’re happy to accommodate their needs. To inquire further about our pet boarding and pet grooming facility.
Dog Boarding
Our canine clients will feel right at home in our spacious and comfortable kennels. We have sizes available that are suited to any type of dog: large, medium, or small. When your dog isn’t relaxing in its rooms, it’ll be outdoors several times a day getting plenty of exercise, play, and attention from one of our qualified dog trainers. We have a large fenced-in recreation area where it’ll have plenty of room to run. Once it’s worked up an appetite, it’ll enjoy delicious, nutritious premium prescription dog food along with tasty treats and snacks, and then wind down with a chew toy. You might call it a dog’s idea of heaven.
Cat Boarding
We’re all cat lovers here at the Ellison Drive Animal Hospital, and we understand that cats have their own special needs and demands that must be met. Your cats will be purrfectly happy with their comfortable rooms, just right for long naps, and the large cat recreation zone where they can climb and play hide and seek in the activity structures. Or they can just sit and watch the outside world through the large windows if they prefer. When it’s time to eat, they’ll be served only the best cat food and treats, guaranteed to meet the standards of the most finicky of felines. Our cat boarding facility is separated from the other boarding areas and also the reception room, so they won’t be stressed out by the other animals, especially barking dogs. We promise your cat will be treated in the manner they’re accustomed to when they stay with us.
Exotic Pet Boarding
We welcome all kinds of pets at the Ellison Drive Animal Hospital. We have experience caring for many kinds of animals, including birds, snakes, pigs, gerbils, guinea pigs, fish, and more. They’ll be well cared for with us.
Pet Boarding vs. Pet Sitting – Which is better?
When you and your family take trips, sometimes it is impossible to bring your pet along. When this is going to be the case, it is important to set up arrangements for your dog or cat to be taken care of by a professional, so that they get enough food and exercise when you are away. When circumstances like this come up, owners will typically either choose to hire a pet sitter (whether it be a friend, relative, or professional) or turn to a place that offers pet boarding.
Pet Sitting
When you hire a pet sitter (assuming they are not family or a close friend), they will usually charge upwards of $10 per home visit. If you have a dog that needs to be let out multiple times per day, or a cat who loves to chow through food, this can quickly add up. Hiring a pet sitter that is unrelated to you can also be problematic if your pet is not comfortable around strangers. Cats can hide and not come out while dogs can become aggressive or non-compliant. On top of this, many people may not feel comfortable letting a stranger have free reign of their home for extended periods of times.
Pet Boarding
Boarding your pet is typically cheaper, more commonly chosen by pet owners, and offers many of the same benefits as hiring a sitter. At Ellison Drive Animal Hospital and Potranco Veterinary Clinic, your pet will get plenty of exercise, have toys to play with, and even have access to high quality food to help ease stress. Our team have not only spent years helping virtually every species of domesticated pet, but are also specially trained to be able to work with even the most timid pets. We strive to provide the highest quality pet boarding experience possible, which has earned us a reputation for being one of the most trusted boarding locations in the San Antonio area. We provide dog boarding, cat boarding, and even work with pocket pets and birds!
Making Them Feel at Home
All of our pet boarding facilities are climate-controlled for maximum comfort and very secure. You’re encouraged to bring along some of your pet’s favorite toys and treats and anything else that you think might help them feel at home. You can also bring any special dietary items or medications that they require, and, of course, we can provide them if necessary. You’ll be able to coordinate with one of our boarding specialists about any special needs your pet may have when you make your reservation.
And remember: When your pet is enjoying its stay with us, it’s a perfect time to take care of its medical needs. Have its annual physical and dental exams done, teeth cleaned and polished, get it caught up on its vaccinations, have it spayed or neutered, or anything else it needs to have done. Our San Antonio veterinarian can do everything right here at the hospital while you’re away.
When you need pet boarding services in San Antonio, TX, schedule an appointment with the Ellison Drive Animal Hospital using our convenient online form.