Whenever a pet owner is faced with the situation of not being able to care for their pet, due to illness, travel, or family emergencies, they are left with the dilemma of how they will ensure care for their animal. Sometimes people try to have their pets travel with them, only to find that rules at hotels, the pet's travel sickness, or everyone's worst nightmare, the pet running away, completely ruins their vacation. Others find themselves asking friends, family, or neighbors to attend to their pets, though most are not experienced in doing so. But these people don't have the training to know what to do in case of an emergency. Whenever pets are delegated to these part-time caretakers, they are prone to running away or becoming terribly sick as the result of a lack in steadfast, constant and thorough management.

You need to find a solution where all of your pet's needs will be addressed. Luckily, most animal lovers who need someone to watch over their pets employ a proficient boarding company that is skilled and reliable. Each year over 30 million pet owners choose these kennels because they have experienced personnel who can protect and care for their pet.

As a pet owner, you should make a point to find a qualified boarding kennel that treats their boarders ethically, and because doing so can be frustrating, the American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA) has gathered this information to help you evaluate your local kennels and decide which one will work best for you and your pet.