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Medical / palliative boardingMedical and palliative boarding, for dogs who need extra care.
For senior dogs, dogs recovering from surgery or illness, and dogs in their last months. Tell us about their medication, diet and mobility, and Ruth will plan the stay around them.
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- Senior and palliative care
- Medication planned with you
- Updates while you are away
When your dog needs more than a holiday.
- Senior dogsA gentler routine for older dogs
- After surgery or illnessRecovery at their own pace
- Palliative careComfort and company in their last months
- Daily medicationRegular medicine or a special diet
Agreed with you before the stay.
Ruth goes through your dog’s needs with you before you book, so the team knows exactly what to do each day.
- Medication
- Each medicine, dose and time
- Diet
- Food, portions and feeding times
- Mobility
- How they move, and how to lift them
- Conditions
- Allergies and medical history
- Vet
- Clinic, vet’s name and phone
- Emergency
- Who to call, and what you want done
AVS rules require boarded dogs to be vaccinated, finished at least two weeks before the stay. If your vet has advised against a vaccine, tell Ruth before booking.
My 12 yr old rescued siberian husky Roxy made her “vacay home” with Ruth and Eric since Nov 2023 and returned happy and adjusted always.
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Anything else, message us on WhatsApp and Ruth will reply.
Can you give my dog’s medication?
Tell us each medicine, the dose and the times when you book. Ruth will confirm what the team can manage before you travel.
What if my dog needs a vet during the stay?
Give us your vet’s clinic and phone number and an emergency contact when you register, and we will agree what to do with you before the stay begins.
Do you take dogs in palliative care?
Yes. Message Ruth about your dog’s condition and needs, and she will talk it through with you before booking.
Will I hear how they are doing?
Owners in our Google reviews mention daily photos and videos. Tell Ruth how often you would like to hear from her.
Talk to Ruth about a care stay.
Send your dog’s age, condition, medication and dates. Ruth will reply to plan it with you.