BOARDING

VIP Dog Kennel Potomac Animal hospital is equipped with state of the art separate boarding facilities for your cat or dog. Pets can be groomed or simply bathed after they stay with us. If this is the case please call before picking up to make sure the grooming is complete. We discourage sending any personal toys or bedding with your pet. Every effort is made to keep track of your pet's belongings, however, we cannot be responsible for the replacement or return of lost items.

Reservations

Reservations are necessary, especially during holidays. Pets can be dropped off between 8am and 6pm Monday - Friday or 8 AM to 1 PM on Saturdays. Pets can be picked up between 9am and 6pm Monday - Friday or 9am to 1pm on Saturday. Drop off and pick-up are not available on Sundays.

Facilities

Facilities are spacious and comfortable. Dog kennel dimensions vary from 3.5' to 8' wide and 5' to 15' deep.

The cat condos are from 3' to 6' wide and 2.5' deep; each condo is a private four level unit with individual ventilation. Our popular dog VIP units (see picture above) are 8' by 7' and for the cats our VIP units are "double wide". We also have heated floors for your pets comfort.

Feline Boarding Facilities

Care

Healthy pets receive a physical exam every other day while boarding. Geriatric, diabetic or other pets with special needs will be examined once a day. Dogs will enjoy regular indoor exercise every three hours. Please let us know of any medical conditions in your pet's history and bring any needed medication with instructions. If your pet is on a special diet please bring that with you as well.

Safety

Your pets safety is assured as we are fully equipped with lightening rods, an industrial generator, hurricane clips on the roof, and an alarm system.

Emergencies

In case of an emergency we will attempt to contact you, but reserve the right to administer immediate care to safeguard your pet's health and safety. Please be sure to leave us a telephone number where you or a friend can be reached anytime.

Requirements

  • Cat - Current Distemper and Rabies vaccines.
  • Dog - Current Bordetella, Rabies, Distemper/Parvo and Corona vaccines.

Special services

- These services have a small extra charge.
  • Beds - freestanding type are available for dogs and cats. Plush donut beds are also available.
  • Crystal dinnerware is available for cats
  • Medicating
  • Special meals
  • Playtime
  • Medical Exercise

Cost

  • Dog's rates depend on their size and vary from $20 to $28/day.
  • Cats $20/ day
  • VIP accommodations are $5.25/day in addition to the regular boarding fee.
  • All rates subject to change without notice.