Boarding Restrictions

Pets We Can’t Board

Aggressive or Feral Animals: We all know a “crabby” pet or two who might not like every person or every other animal they meet but who is generally safe to handle or be around. These pets can usually be boarded with little difficulty. However, we are unable to board pets that are truly dangerous, feral (“wild”), or have had little socialization and may react with aggression when frightened. The safety of our pet care staff, your pet, and our other pet guests is our first priority. If upon check-in we determine that we are unable to safely handle and care for your pet, we will let you know so that you can make alternate pet boarding arrangements. If you are unsure of your pet’s temperament and feel he or she might be aggressive, we recommend contacting us in advance to schedule a time to bring your pet in for a brief assessment. This “meet and greet” will give us a better idea of whether Second Home Pet Resort is the right option for your pet. Any dogs who do stay with us who are aggressive toward other dogs may not participate in doggie day care or other group activities with pets outside of their own family.

Females who are pregnant or in heat: Females dogs or cats who are pregnant should be boarded at a veterinary clinic in the event that they go into labor and need medical intervention or care during the delivery. Females pets who are in heat are not accepted; our male pet guests can detect females in heat from long distances away and can become highly agitated, resulting in a less-than-calm resort experience for all our other pet guests.

Pets recuperating from recent invasive medical procedures: Your veterinarian is the best place for your pet to stay following any invasive medical procedure that took place within the last 10 days.

Pets with serious medical conditions or pets that require frequent veterinary attention: Such conditions include pets with frequent, uncontrolled seizures; pets suffering from debilitating paralysis; or pets with serious cardiac, kidney or liver disorders. Pets with these conditions are best boarded with your veterinarian.

Pets who are exhibiting signs of, or who have recently been diagnosed with, contagious disease, including dogs who have been diagnosed with Parvo or cats who have been diagnosed with Panleukopenia within the past 6 months, or pets who have exhibited signs of URI or canine "kennel" cough within the past 2 weeks.

Pets with severe separation anxiety: Animals who experience the equivalent of “panic attacks,” highly destructive behavior, etc., when left alone do not do well in a pet boarding situation.