Leaving pets on their first day care

Pets become the most important part of your family and they are more like your son/daughter, brother/sister or simply a friend! There always arises a problem when you have to leave this family member when you go on a vacation or to attend a function out of city. Many have heart feelings to leave their pet at kennels and this becomes a herculean task if you are leaving your pet for the first time when he/she has already grown up! One can relate this better to their dogs and cats. There have been instances where I have heard families losing their pet once they leave them in kennels. This news brought a panic in me when I left my pet in the kennel for three days.

If you are a family that goes on a vacation every year or every six months then be prepared to leave your pet right from his/her young age. Do a basic research on the kennel you want your pet to stay in. Though it cannot match your house, you must look for a kennel that he/she would be comfortable with. Ofcourse they would miss us when we leave them but they should not be denied any comfort. If your pet is used to a diet plan, make sure you write it in a piece of paper and give it to the caretakers. Let them know what time your pet goes for a walk as pets do maintain the perfect schedule and they do not disturb the care- takers at odd times. Give the bed that your pet usually sleeps on or a ball your pet loves to play with. It should be a home away from home. Call the kennel everyday and enquire about your pet’s well being. This can help you gain satisfaction and also keeping a track on your pet’s emotional status. Most of all welcome your pet when you are back home. Make them feel better and understand that you are back and did not leave them once and for all.