FIRST STEPS: Vaccinations

Check your veterinary records to see if your pet is up to date on vaccinations. Vaccination regimens can be complicated and do change according to your pet’s age and health. Basics include Rabies, Distemper, Parvovirus, Adrenovirus and Bordatella for dogs; Herpesvirus, Calcivirus, Panieukopenia, Rabies and Leukemia for cats.

We believe all animals are individuals and should be treated as thus. Therefore, we will accept your veterinarians' assessment of what vaccinations your pet should have, in order to board at our Pet Resort.

All pets should be in good health. In the best interest of maintaining a healthy environment for all our guests Pine Creek Pet Resort reserves the right to decline our services, if your pet exhibits signs of illness.

NOTE: for those of you whom raise your pets holistically, a vaccine titer test with a veterinarian’s evaluation is completely acceptable.  

If you are not certain if your pet is properly vaccinated you can call your veterinarians office, inform them that you will be boarding your pet and  ask if they would they please check to see if he or she is up to date on vaccinations.

If you need to schedule any updates try to schedule Two Weeks to One Month before boarding. Be sure to tell your vet that you plan to board your pet. For short notice vacations please inform your veterinarian of our 7 day limitation on modified live viruses or contact us directly for information to give to your veterinarian.

Puppies must have had their complete initial series of vaccinations, generally complete at approximately sixteen (16) weeks of age 

Ask for a copy of their vaccination records and bring that along with you when you come to board.

For more information on vaccine titer tests click here.

To learn more about vaccinations you can check out:

Standard Canine Required Vaccinations: Learn More

Standard Feline Core Vaccinations:

Herpesvirus 1 Learn More
Calicivirus Learn More Learn More
Panleukopenia Learn More
Rabies Learn More
Leukemia (non core) Learn More

THE QUICK CHECKLIST:

[_] Proof of Vaccination Records or Titer Test
[_] Pet Information Form
[_] Your Pet’s Food
[_] Be sure your pets Flea and Tick regimen is up to date.

Strongly Encouraged:
[_] A HAPPY ATTITUDE Pets know when their parents are upset, so please start them off right and they can relax and have fun! 

[_] (Dogs) License
PA Dog Wardens have free access to visit the facility when they choose, so it is highly encouraged that you provide your dog's license.

Dropping-off and Picking-Up:
All drop offs and pick ups are scheduled by appointment. This allows us to properly run our business. Pick-ups at our facility are available until 5:50 pm.

Please schedule enough time to allow us to speak with you about your pet. If you are coming in early to pick up, give us a call and we will allow your pet to get out before you arrive.

As sole-proprietors we operate a very demanding schedule. We have set our hours to be generous and still allow us the ability to keep up with our demanding schedule.

Tours:
You may schedule a tour of the facility with yourself and your pet to give everyone a chance to meet and become familiar. 

* Travel Tip: Get your suitcases out a week before going away. Yes, most of our pets know that suitcases mean a change in routine and this will give them some time to get used to it.

Also, withhold food four hours prior to bringing your pet to board, and four hours after you return home.  

Food:
Bring your pet's food along. Label the container with their name and feeding instructions to ensure your pet will receive the proper food and amount.  

A note on Unspayed Females:
Females in heat are not accepted for boarding as it severely disrupts our daily schedule. Females that come into heat while boarding will be subject to a $30 daily surcharge.

Flea Treatment:
This is a country kennel and we go outside daily.
All pets must be on a flea and tick prevention program or holistic regimen.

Most vets would strongly encourage your pet be wormed once a year. Worming regularly is highly beneficial to your pets health!

New Customers:
At Drop Off -
Start your pet off Right! First time boarding can be very exciting for your pet and may be upsetting to you. Your pets will cue off of your behavior, so please help to start them off properly by leaving your worries at home.

For Pet’s Sake! – It is VITAL! You have a HAPPY ATTITUDE when checking in your pet. Once they get to know us and learn the routine they will settle in. Add an amenity or two and they will be thrilled! As you bring them around a few times, they will become seasoned professionals. No more worries!