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posted by admin on Jul 24

Uptight about Boarding Your Cat - Try Cat Boarding in Fort Collins, Colorado

Are you planning to go away for several weeks and don’t know what to do about your cat?  Well help may be as close as your nearest cat boarding facility.  If you haven’t checked into this, this may be an answer to your plight.

First you should arrange a visit to the cat boarding facility.  When you visit, keep these points in mind:

•  The cat boarding owners should ask for emergency numbers where you can be reached as well as your Vet’s phone number.  In addition they should have a plan on where to take the cat in case of an emergency.
• Trust your senses (as well as your common sense) when visiting a cat boarding kennel as a possible "vacation" spot for your cat.
• Make sure that the whole cat boarding facility, outdoor and indoor areas included, is clean and orderly.
• Make sure there are no offensive smells. There should be adequate ventilation. A well-run cat boarding facility should not stink of kitty odors.
• Make sure the temperature is adequate, not too warm and not too cold.
• If the cat boarding facility has an outdoor enclosed area, ask to see it.. It should be clean.
   
• The cat boarding facility should ask to see the cat’s vaccinations and will require proof of certain shots.
• All responsible cat boarding owners and operators will show you each area in which the cats are kept.
• The outdoor area - and the whole kennel should be very secure. Many cats will attempt to escape, so talk to the cat boarding owners about this if you’re worried.

If possible, try to drop in unannounced.  See if you can tour the facility when you weren’t expected.
 
Some last tips…

If possible, you may want to consider several short stays for your cat to get it used to the cat boarding.  You could try an overnight or weekend stay.  That way, both you and the cat are more at ease when the time comes for a longer stay.

Bring along your cat’s bed and favorite toys. When you leave, be positive and upbeat.   Keep the goodbyes short and sweet.

Ask for a phone number where you can call and check on how your cat is doing.  This will make you sleep better. You may return and find that your cat enjoyed his cat boarding  "vacation" just as much as you did!

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