Did You Know Second Home Has TLC Suites for Geriatric and Special Needs Animals?
When boarding your geriatric or special needs pet, you want to be sure your pet is in the right hands. At Second Home Pet Resort, we help put you at ease. Boarding at Second Home means you have options for your pet. No matter if he is older or has challenges, you’ve come to the right place.

Second Home has your special needs pet covered. We offer the TLC Suites, which are the perfect place for your older pet. The suites were specially designed with older pets in mind as well as sensitive pets, and pets with special needs.

The suites are in our TLC pavilion, which has only five suites. These suites can accommodate a maximum of two dogs per suite based on a dog’s size. Each suite is 4 ½ feet by 8 ½ feet in size, and they are situated away from the larger suite pavilions.

Additionally, the TLC area is directly off of the main staff corridor and has a full-width viewing window. This allows our staff members easy viewing to frequently check on your pet throughout the day without them even knowing.

Each TLC Suite includes a comfortable bed for each pet in the suite as well as a soft fleece cover to keep your pet warm.

In addition to the TLC suites, Second Home goes above and beyond for canine and feline guests with special needs, including 24-hour pet care and free oral and topical medication administration.

We offer special care services for additional fees. Services include insulin injections, incontinence issues, paralysis, severely limited mobility, modified handling for aggression, special handling during feeding, and special meal preparation.

Call the front desk at (602) 997-6600 for our fees.

The Importance of Second Home Vaccine Requirements for Pets
At Second Home Pet Resort not only are we passionate about pets, we are also passionate about their happiness, their health, and their safety. While we are a one-of-a-kind all-suite resort, in order to make sure your pet is safe, we have some requirements before your pet can be our guest. And it’s all about the safety of all the canine and feline guests.

The following vaccines are required for dogs:

• Rabies vaccine
• Distemper and Parvovirus (your pet’s medical record may list this as DHLP or DHLPP). Instead of vaccinations, we will accept a titer test administered by a licensed veterinarian in the past 60 days stating that your dog has sufficient immunity to these diseases. Or, for older dogs, you may submit a letter from your veterinarian stating that your pet is in compliance with his or her vaccine protocols.
• Bordetella, administered within the past 6 months

The following vaccine is required for cats:

• FVRCP vaccine. We will, however, accept a titer test administered by your veterinarian in the past 60 days, demonstrating that your cat has sufficient immunity to these illnesses. Or, for older cats, you may submit a letter from your veterinarian stating that your pet is in compliance with his or her vaccine protocols.

Pet vaccines must be administered by a licensed veterinarian at least seven days prior to check-in, and proof of pet vaccination should be sent to us via e-mail or fax at least three days prior to pet resort check-in.

Baths at Second Home Include the Works for Your Pet
There’s nothing like a bath and soaking in the tub and relaxing. As humans, many of us love the comfort of a nice warm bath. But what about your dog? While all dogs are not created equal and some love a bath while others may shy away, Second Home Pet Resort has a wonderful Basic Bath & Brush Package for any discriminating dog.

At Second Home, we know the importance of good grooming, and that includes an all-important bath. Many dogs are active, love to play, some love to swim, and some love to get rough and play in the dirt. Sure, other dogs love to sleep and lounge around. But all dogs get dirty, and every dog needs a bath.

The Basic Bath & Brush Package at Second Home includes:

• Bath. The bath includes two complete washes, ensuring all dirt and oil is removed from your dog’s coat. Plus, your dog will be left with a great, lasting fresh scent (without cologne). Cotton will be placed in both your dog’s ears to help reduce the chance of ear infections. Also, if needed, your pet will have his anal glands emptied during the bath.
• Blow Dry: For dogs who shed, the blow dry process breaks up and removes your dog’s undercoat. It also removes the loose topcoat, which helps to decrease the shedding.
• Nails: Trimming and filing your dog’s nails.
• Ear cleaning/hair removal: We will use a drying cleaning agent after the bath to ensure the removal of any moisture and debris.
• Foot/Sanitary/Eye trimming/shaving (if requested): Your pet may need light touches to neaten his looks. This is minimal trimming for hygiene purposes.

Schedule your pet’s next Basic Bath & Brush Package. Your dog will feel better, and you will too knowing that your pet is cleaner and smells good.

Second Home Recommends Boarding Baths Before Your Pet Goes Home
After a wonderful boarding stay at Second Home Pet Resort, your pet is ready to see you. But before your pet heads back home, we want to be sure your pet looks her best, so we recommend a boarding bath.

Whether your pet’s stay was for a day, a couple days, or a week or more, your pet was likely part of lots of exercise, fun in our yards where there’s dirt and woodchips, maybe some swimming, and they can get “different” smells from being in a different environment with other dogs. Because of all the activities, your pet likely got somewhat dirty. Or maybe a lot dirty.

So, instead of your pet heading out the door to go home with a dirty coat, we suggest a boarding bath. We would hate for your pet to be sent home in anything but tip-top shape. After a stay at Second Home and all the activities and fun, a boarding bath will get your pet all cleaned up so she is ready to see you.

It’s nice to know that you are bringing home a clean dog, and you won’t have to worry about scheduling a separate grooming appointment. Just get it all done at once!

Second Home Has the Outdoor Space Your Dog Needs

TLC suites – special needs pets and why we love having them

There are so many great things about Second Home Pet Resort. Not only is it Arizona’s only all-suite mountain resort for pets, but we are also one of the few places around with more than an acre of yard space for your dog to stretch their legs and get out there to exercise.

While your dog is at our resort and in our care, they receive four potty breaks daily in an acre of yard space. Dogs spend time in our exercise yards where they can run and play to their heart’s delight. There’s no need to worry, because Second Home has 7-foot-high walls around the resort that keep even the largest of dogs safely enclosed. And, not to worry as someone is always watching over your dog during potty breaks and playtime.

The safety of your pets is of the utmost importance to the entire team at Second Home. While there, we treat your pets just like family. Not only are they safe in our play yards, but they are also equally as safe inside the resort. Inside the pet resort, we have several layers of interior doors, which assures that our boarding facility is even more secure than most private homes.

Your pets are in good hands here, and we take precautions to ensure they are safe at all times.

TLC suites – special needs pets and why we love having them

At Second Home Pet Resort we love our special needs pets, and we care for them just like we do any other pet. We are very proud of the level of care for all our pets, canine and feline, and that includes our special needs guests.

Our pet resort was designed to be able to care for special needs pets and includes special features and amenities that make it perfect for them. They include:

• 24-hour pet care
• TLC pet suites for geriatric, fragile, or sensitive dogs
• Free oral and topical medication administration

Our TLC Suite is designed especially for older pets, sensitive pets, or pets with special needs. Located in our TLC pavilion, there are only five suites, each measuring 4 ½’ x 8 ½’ in size. The suites are located away from the larger suite pavilions and a maximum of two dogs per suite, based on size, are allowed.

Not to worry, as your pet is under supervision because the TLC room is located directly off the main staff corridor with a full width viewing window. Staff members can check on your pet frequently throughout the day without your pet even knowing. All of our TLC suites include a comfortable bed along with a fleece cover for each pet in the suite.